Enjoy two of the most remarkable walking routes along the Rhine river
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.
Highlights of the Rhine from Rüdesheim to Koblenz Tour
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Rhine from Rüdesheim to Koblenz Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Rüdesheim
Arrive at Rüdesheim and spend here the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Rüdesheim
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 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.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Lorch
Distance: 5.5 hours, 21km, 660m of ascent, 680m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 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.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Dörscheid or Kaub
Distance: 4 - 4.5 hours, 13km, 460m of ascent, 460m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 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.
Overnight Location: Hotel St. Goarshausen
Distance: 6 hours, 19km, 590m of ascent, 620m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 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.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kamp Bornhofen
Distance: 6 hours, 21km, 690m of ascent, 700m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 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.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Braubach
Distance: 5.5 hours, 17km, 620m of ascent, 620m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 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.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Koblenz
Distance: 5.5 hours, 20km, 690m of ascent, 680m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Departure or extension
Departure your hotel after the breakfast.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
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.
2023 Departures:
The departures are available daily, from April 1st to October 8th, 2023.
- Single room: from $1,225 USD*
- Sharing a double room: from $895 USD*
2024 Departures:
The departures are available daily, from March 23rd to October 13th, 2024.
- Single room: from $1,295 USD*
- Sharing a double room: from $950 USD*
*-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.
Book NowAccommodation on Rhine from Rüdesheim to Koblenz Tour
This tour is based in hotels. Hotels on this trip are 3-star 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.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotel Central in Rüdesheim
Well-known for its charming environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Central Hotel makes it easy to enjoy the best of Ruedesheim am Rhein.
Hotel Im Schulhaus in Lorch
Hotel Im Schulhaus aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year.
Hotel Loreleyhotel Fetz in Dörscheid
Situated in Dörscheid, 10 km from Lorelei, FETZ DAS LORELEY HOTEL features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Hotel Café Herrmanns Mühle in St. Goarshausen
Situated in Sankt Goarshausen, 2.7 km from Lorelei, Hotel Café Herrmanns Mühle features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar.
Hotel Rheingraf in Kamp Bornhofen
Featuring free WiFi, Hotel Rheingraf offers accommodation in Kamp-Bornhofen. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer.
Hotel Maass in Braubach
See why so many travellers make Hotel Garni Maass their hotel of choice when visiting Braubach. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a charming setting with an array of amenities designed for travellers like you.
Hotel Brenner in Koblenz ★★★
This attractive, 3-star hotel lies right in the heart of Koblenz’s Old Town, a 6-minute walk from the main train station and 600 m from the banks of the Rhine.
What’s Included in the Rhine from Rüdesheim to Koblenz Tour?
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
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