Hiking along the Rhine – which is the most beautiful?

Our walk through the Vineyards near AssmannshausenFrom this vineyard, we watched the fireworks along the river during “Rhine in Flames.”

To get there, simply walk up the hill in Assmannshausen to the end of Waldstraße. At the end, the hiking trail continues through the vineyards above the town, offering views of the Rhine. Hiking along the Rhine offers even more. For example, you can hike from Assmannshausen to Rüdesheim.

 

But there are other beautiful hiking trails. That's why we asked travel blogger colleagues for their tips for hiking trails along the Rhine. You can find their recommendations for hikes along the Rhine here. They show how beautiful hiking along the Rhine is.

 

 

Hike on the Rhine through the Rhine Gorge in Switzerland

To the Rhine Gorge, also known as the Swiss Grand Canyon, there are many beautiful hikes to explore. My favorite tour is a route hike that is easily accessible by public transport.

You can reach the starting point in Flims Waldhaus in a 30-minute bus ride from Chur, capital of the canton of Graubünden. The first highlight on the way is the beautiful, turquoise-blue Caumersee. An outstanding summer swim stop!

It continues, steadily downhill, to the first vantage point, Il Spir, above the impressive Rhine Gorge. This canyon, which is up to 400 meters deep and around 13 kilometers long, was formed in a landslide more than 10000 years ago.

The path now leads steeply down to the bank of the Vorderrhein, straight into the gorge. The wide stony beach that awaits you below is suitable for a picnic and, if you are lucky, for observing mountain goats on the steep, white cliffs. The further hiking trail now always leads along the Rhine, on level ground.

You can now follow the beautiful path, parallel to the water, as long as you feel like it and are fit. Every few kilometers, the hiking trail passes a small train station, from which you can drive back to Chur in 30 minutes.

The 13km from Flims Waldhaus to Valendas train station is an outstanding day tour, with time for a swim in Lake Cauma or, for the brave, in the Rhine. The tour loses almost 700 meters in altitude, but only climbs 260 meters in altitude and is therefore of medium difficulty.

About Hiking the Alps

On her hiking blog Hiking the Alps, Linda takes you on her hikes, preferably in the Alps. She loves hiking, nature and being out and about and tries to inspire others to hike with her hiking descriptions and tips.

 

 

 

Beautiful hike on the Rhine - Beethoven hiking trail

The Beethoven hiking trail is an approx. 15 km long circular route in the Siebengebirge south of Bonn. It offers hikers an all-round view of highlights such as the Drachenfels, the Heisterbach monastery ruins and the Petersberg on a demanding day tour.

The starting and finishing point is in Königswinter, not far from the train station, making it ideal for arriving by train. From here, follow the white B-marked trail first through the Nachtigallental valley, past Drachenburg Castle, and onto Drachenfels. Further along, you'll repeatedly walk sections of the Rheinsteig trail, such as the steep climb up Geisberg.

Then the trail continues across the valley to Rosenau, where a ruin can be discovered. The trail continues through the quarry on Stenzelberg and to the Heisterbach monastery ruins. Finally, the ascent to Petersberg awaits, followed by the descent back to the starting point.

At 15 km and 570 meters in elevation, the Beethoven Hiking Trail is quite challenging. Those who want to hike it should be both physically fit and sure-footed. However, you can discover many highlights of the Siebengebirge in just one day. The trail offers some stunning views of the Rhine and the Siebengebirge.

Easy, wide forest paths alternate with narrow trail sections. Along the way, you'll have regular opportunities to stop for a break, for example, on the Drachenfels, in the Klosterstube, or in the beer garden on the Petersberg.

About tesserae

Melanie writes on mosaic stones about vegan travel and recipes from all over the world. During Corona she discovered hiking for herself and now also reports on her tours as a beginner hiker.

 

 

 

The Kaiserwerth Rheinweg – hiking on the Rhine near Düsseldorf

An idyllic circular route away from the urban hustle and bustle of Düsseldorf starts in the historic Kaiserswerth. Kaiserswerth is the oldest district of Düsseldorf and is located in the north not far from Duisburg.

The 10 km distance can easily be covered in 2,5 hours. The easy hike along the Rhine can be taken up as a long walk. There are a few benches and rest stops along the way. There are cafés and bars in Kaiserswerth itself, and Brand's Jupp invites you with an outdoor dining area halfway.

From the starting point it goes a long way along the Rhine, on the Rhine promenade with a few sights, such as the Imperial Palace. The way back leads a little further away from the river and then via Kalkum Castle back to Kaiserswerth.

This hike along the Rhine can be easily reached by public transport. Both from Düsseldorf and Duisburg, the subway runs directly to the old town of Kaiserswerth. So you can also treat yourself to one or the other beer or wine.

About Packed & Go!

Janine from the blog Packed & Go! was born in Düsseldorf. She hasn't lived there for a long time, but in Austria. However, she visits regularly and hikes through the different regions in the Rhineland and Ruhr area.

 

 

 

Hike along the Rhine to the source of the Rhine at Lake Toma in Switzerland

The source of the Rhine at the beautiful Lake Toma (Lai da Tuma) is located deep in central Switzerland, not far from the canton border between Graubünden and Uri.

The pass road to our hiking start and end point at Oberalpsee is closed in winter and usually only open and passable between mid-June and mid-November.

At the Oberalpsee car park, at 2044m, stands the highest lighthouse in the world, symbolizing the source of the Rhine. The fastest and most direct hiking trail to the source is 8 km and it takes almost 4 hours there and back.

First, we hike downhill along the pass road for about 10 minutes until the high-level trail to the source of the Rhine begins, which offers great views.

This red and white marked path, the 1st stage of the well-known Four Sources Path, initially meanders flat, then zigzags uphill along the mountain slope. First along steep alpine meadows, then over rocky rocks and finally over stone steps to the source of the Rhine.

The beautiful Lake Toma at 2345m above sea level. is definitely one of them most beautiful mountain lakes in Switzerland. Originating from the once mighty Vorderrhein glacier, the 2,5 hectare lake lies idyllically nestled in front of the mighty Piz Badur.

Here, at its source, the Rhine is still so small that we can easily cross it in one step. After doing this a few times for fun and sending photos to the family in Cologne, we head back to the Oberalp Pass on the same beautiful trail.

About Hiking the Alps

On her hiking blog Hiking the Alps, Linda takes you on her hikes, preferably in the Alps. She loves hiking, nature and being out and about and tries to inspire others to hike with her hiking descriptions and tips.

 

 

 

Hike along the Rhine on the Rheinterrassenweg

The Rheinterrassenweg is around 75 km long and runs through the region from Worms to Mainz RheinhessenIt is divided into six stages with these stopover points: Worms, Osthofen, Mettenheim, Guntersblum, Oppenheim, Bodenheim and Mainz.

The long-distance hiking trail runs through a diverse region with beautiful views of the Rhine and the vineyards of Rheinhessen. Since you're hiking through a wine-growing region, there are many opportunities to stop at wineries and wine shops along the route. The wine-producing villages with their alleyways and buildings are also worth exploring.

Particularly worth seeing are Worms Cathedral, Herrnsheim Castle, the Lambertus Basilica in Bechtheim, St. Catherine's Church in Oppenheim, and Mainz Cathedral. Many other highlights await you along the Rhine Terraces Trail.

There are a total of 12 train stations along the trail, making all stages accessible by public transport. The trail leads through a hilly landscape with moderate gradients, making it easy to hike. Individual stages can also be planned into a visit to Rheinhessen.

About People Abroad

Heiko writes on People Abroad about individual and active travel, hiking, cycling, outdoor adventures, city breaks and road trips as focal points. Destinations are regions in Germany, Europe and countries on other continents.

 

 

 

Hike along the Rhine on the Rheinsteig

For a total of 320 km, the Rheinsteig meanders along the well-known river, which gives it its name, through the impressive surroundings of the Rhineland. Between Bonn and Wiesbaden, the hiking trail leads along the right bank of the Rhine through diverse nature, meadows, fields and above all along the vineyards.

The Rheinsteig generally presents (long-distance) hikers with a moderate level of difficulty. While there are some steep climbs and descents, and the paths are occasionally narrow, the terrain rarely becomes truly difficult or exposed.

What often occurs, however, are wonderful views of the Rhine. If you take the hiking trail from Bonn and walk south, you'll repeatedly find yourself looking over your right shoulder with admiration.

Old castles and magnificent palaces along the way make this great long-distance hiking trail something special, as do the many and varied rest stops in the small villages and larger towns along the way. You shouldn't miss a break in one of the traditional wine taverns.

What is also charming about the Rheinsteig is the possibility of tackling the long-distance hiking trail in its entirety of more than 300km in 21 stages or, if you don’t have that much time or physical condition, you can pick out individual sections for a wonderful day tour to get your first impressions to collect on the Rheinsteig.

The journey to, from and onward journey is easily managed by train, which also runs along the banks of the Rhine for almost the entire route.

The Stage 2 on the Rheinsteig from Königswinter to Bad Honnef describe Nina and Malte in their blog.

About Commrum Travel

"Kommrum Reisen" is Nina and Malte's travel blog with four eyes and 4 fingers. Born out of a passion for travel, a search for individual highlights, a great love of hiking and the mountains, and a desire to share it all with more than just their loved ones, the blog will soon be celebrating its fourth birthday. Today, they share long-distance trips there, as well as hiking tips for the Rhineland and surrounding areas – and when in doubt, you can always find them wherever the good food is.

 

 

Hike along the Rhine on the Rheinau Peninsula in Switzerland

A few kilometers south of the Rhine Falls, the Rhine forms a double loop at the German-Swiss border, where the peninsula and monastery island of Rheinau lies. The village stretches along a hilly ridge used for winemaking. Towards the river, the terrain flattens into a floodplain landscape, where waterfowl and a diverse range of flora have established their habitat.

The best way to explore Rheinau is on a hike. Starting at the Rheinau outdoor swimming pool, there are plenty of parking spaces and a bus stop. The hike is fairly easy and, depending on the route, is approximately 5-8 km long. You can choose whether you want to hike only on Swiss territory or also on the German side.

The highlight is certainly the monastery island with its enormous baroque basilica. Other sights include the wooden Rhine bridge, the numerous historic buildings in Rheinau, and the flora and fauna along the Rhine. For culinary delights, there are several restaurants in Rheinau and on the monastery island, and there's also a village shop in Rheinau, which you'll pass along the hike.

Highlights that are definitely worth exploring include the small Magdalene Chapel on the monastery island and the viewpoint at the mountain church of St. Nicholas, from where you can enjoy magnificent views of the region. You can find more information and photos about the hike in the article: Circular hike on the monastery island of Rheinau.

About 2CoinsTravel.ch

Behind 2CoinsTravel.ch are Dokmai (from Thailand) and Daniel (from Germany). They take you on the most beautiful excursions and hikes in Switzerland.

 

 

 

 

Hike on the Rhine near Boppard with the Rhine loop

Today we take you on a hiking adventure to Boppard, located in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. You can arrive by river cruise ship from Düsseldorf.

The first stop is the valley station of the chairlift, which is also the end point of the "Mittelrhein Klettersteig Boppard" (Middle Rhine Via Ferrata). From there, walk up Mühltalstrasse to the Kyffhäuser Weg (Kyffhäuser Trail). Follow this path until you reach the bend in the Kyffhäuser Pfad (Kyffhäuser Path). The Kyffhäuser Pfad is also the well-signposted hiking trail 45.

The forest path is well-maintained, and after a few bends and climbs, you reach Gedeons Eck (a restaurant of the same name). Gedeons Eck (a restaurant of the same name) invites you to take a refreshing break with a view of the Middle Rhine Valley and the Rhine bend. Down below, the Rhine is bustling with container ships, cargo ships, and excursion boats heading for Koblenz, Bingen, or Rüdesheim.

Well-fortified, you walk a few hundred meters on a well-developed forest path in the direction of the mountain station. There you get on the chairlift at the mountain station and a few minutes later we reach the valley station. You are welcome to walk along the Rhein-Burgenweg below the chairlift, but this is quite steep.

We wish you a lot of fun with your subsequent journey and a nice time in Boppard am Rhein.

The hiking trail is about 5,3 km and the pure hiking time for relaxed hiking is about 2 hours.

About Ahoy and Moin Moin

On Ahoy and Moin Moin Kathy shows you city trips and cruise destinations with barrier-free shore excursions worldwide. At the same time, you will learn how you can enjoy them carefree with a wheelchair, walker or buggy/pram. Her wealth of experience includes more than 150 cruise ports visited worldwide.

 

 

Learn more:

• Discover beautiful cities on the Rhine
• Where can you go hiking in Germany?
• The most beautiful hiking trails in Northern Germany
• The Rheinische Kaiserdome - excursion destinations with historical depth

External sources:

• German Hiking Association
• Rheinsteig
• MySwitzerland

 

 

 

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Photos hike along the Rhine: Copyright Monika Fuchs and the travel bloggers
Text hiking on the Rhine: Copyright Monika Fuchs and the travel bloggers