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Rhine from Rüdesheim to Koblenz Tour
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Rhine Walking Rüdesheim – Koblenz-22
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Many legends rank around the Rhine, uncountable castles and fortresses, quaint winegrower villages and fascinating scenic view points. Enjoy two of the most remarkable Rhine Walking routes. Nestled in idyllic vineyards of Rhinegau and impressive Middle-Rhine valley, which has been enlisted as UNESCO heritage. This impressive tour ends as stylish as it started – at Deutsches Eck in Koblenz.

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Rhine from Rüdesheim to Koblenz Tour

Enjoy two of the most remarkable walking routes along the Rhine river
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8 Days from $1,050USD
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Duration
8 Days
Season
Apr-Oct
Activity
Walking
Type
Self-guided, Private
Accommodation
Hotels
Difficulty
Hard (4/5)
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Rhine Walking Rüdesheim – Koblenz-22
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Many legends rank around the Rhine, uncountable castles and fortresses, quaint winegrower villages and fascinating scenic view points. Enjoy two of the most remarkable Rhine Walking routes. Nestled in idyllic vineyards of Rhinegau and impressive Middle-Rhine valley, which has been enlisted as UNESCO heritage. This impressive tour ends as stylish as it started – at Deutsches Eck in Koblenz.

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Trip highlights

Walk the trails along the river Rhine, the artery of Germany, surrounded by beautiful towns and countryside

Enjoy the local wines that are grown all along the Rhine river

Observe the numerous picturesque castles and parks along your route

Explore small towns with charming half-timbered houses and medieval monasteries

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Day 1
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Arrival in Rüdesheim
Arrive at Rüdesheim and spend here the night.
Distance None
Overnight Location Hotel in Rüdesheim
Included Meals None
Day 2
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Walk to Lorch
Today you tackle (by cable car) the mountain chains to the Middle Rhine Valley and enjoy a breathtakingly beautiful panorama and view onto the Nahe-estuary. Past the hunting lodge Niederwald you hike to Assmanshausen, renowned for its exquisite red wines and the stunning half-timbered houses. In your Day Finish Lorch again lots of half-timber awaits you and on top of that excellent wine.
Distance 5.5 hours, 21km, 660m of ascent, 680m of descent
Overnight Location Hotel in Lorch
Included Meals Breakfast
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Walk to Dörscheid or Kaub
On diverse paths and along mountain chains with a fantastic panorama over the Rhine valley the route leads into the historic shipping town Kaub or via the mountain chains to Dörscheid. Castle ruin Nollig, Gutenfels Castle and as a highlight the impressive toll-castle Pfalzgrafenstein, situated directly on an island on the Rhine, transform today’s tour into a true experience.
Distance 4 - 4.5 hours, 13km, 460m of ascent, 460m of descent
Overnight Location Hotel in Dörscheid or Kaub
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 4
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Walk among Castles to St. Goarshausen
The heart of the Middle Rhine Valley awaits with serpentine-tracks, fabulous views and legendary castles. The best-known rock on the Rhine, the Loreley-Rock, is also part of your itinerary, as well as the three-castle-view onto Katz Castle, Maus Castle and Rheinfels Castle. A crowning finale to today’s tour before you reach St. Goarshausen.
Distance 6 hours, 19km, 590m of ascent, 620m of descent
Overnight Location Hotel St. Goarshausen
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 5
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Walk to Kamp Bornhofen
Today you walk along unspoilt tracks, fantastic scenery and past defiant castles whilst crossing the Filsener Lay, one of the most beautiful nature reserves of the region. Liebenstein Castle and Sterrenberg, the so-called ‘hostile brothers‘ accompany you along the way into the wine-growing parish.
Distance 6 hours, 21km, 690m of ascent, 700m of descent
Overnight Location Hotel in Kamp Bornhofen
Included Meals Breakfast
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Walk to Braubach
Today you walk along the route to Braubach, and you will come across Liebeneck Castle, the Dinkelhold Mills and the impressive castle ‘Marksburg‘. Take your time to visit this complete extant castle. The wine-growing village of Braubach welcomes you with its town wall and numerous half-timbered buildings.
Distance 5.5 hours, 17km, 620m of ascent, 620m of descent
Overnight Location Hotel in Braubach
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 7
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Walk from Braubach to Koblenz
During the final stage several highlights await: castles, nature reserves, woodland and the blooming Bienhorn-valley. The tour offers long-distance views, amazing nature as well as an adventurous section through the Ruppertsklamm-ravine, a genuine highlight! You cross the Rhine via the impressive bridge ‘Pfaffendorfer Brücke‘, before you finally end your week of hiking at the ‘Deutsches Eck‘ in Koblenz.
Distance 5.5 hours, 20km, 690m of ascent, 680m of descent
Overnight Location Hotel in Koblenz
Included Meals Breakfast
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Departure or extension
Departure your hotel after the breakfast.
Distance None
Overnight Location None
Included Meals Breakfast

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Dates and prices

This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only, where the pricing depends on your travelling dates, as well as the types of rooms that you need.

2025 Departures:
The departures are available daily, from March 29th to October 12th, 2024.

  • Single room: from $1,425USD*
  • Sharing a double room: from $1,050USD*

*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates. The prices listed are per person.

What’s included

Meals

7 breakfasts and one wine tasting are included.

Accommodations

Accommodations for 7 nights are included.

Transportation during the Tour

This tour includes luggage transfers, however, you will be walking from town to town yourself.

Also Included

  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • Navigation-App and GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

Not included

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas if required
  • Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
  • Guide services

Optional Extras

  • Additional nights before or after the tour
  • Single occupancy upgrades

Accommodation for Rhine from Rüdesheim to Koblenz Tour

This tour is based in hotels. Hotels on this trip are middle-class and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is the Rhine from Rüdesheim to Koblenz Tour?

We rate this tour as a 4 / 5. Wine-grower paths, solitary walking paths and old bridle paths ensure varied walking. Basic fitness and sure footedness are required for uphill/downhill sections on the mountain ridges of Middle-Rhine valley. Walking times of up to 6 hrs. and distances of up to 24 km are to be reckoned.

I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?

Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel, since you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided with all the information you’ll need to follow the route each day and often have access to phone support or other kinds of assistance. However, self-guided travelling requires good navigation skills and those who don’t feel confident in unknown places should consider booking guided tours.

Is this tour tun in English?

All tour information will be provided in English. German tour package is available as well.

Do I need a visa to travel to Germany?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Rhine from Rüdesheim to Koblenz Tour?

7 breakfasts and one wine tasting are included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover trekking. Get your travel insurance.

How do I get to Rüdesheim to start this tour?

You can get to Rüdesheim by train from most of the major German cities. Frankfurt/Main or Köln/Bonn airport are the closest ones.

Where does the Rhine from Rüdesheim to Koblenz Tour end?

The tour ends at Koblenz.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to Germany?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Germany?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

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