Prices
Is this tour for me?
Get In Touch
Highlights
Enjoy two of the most remarkable walking routes along the Rhine river
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
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.
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.
Read more
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
2023 Departures: The departures are available daily, from April 1st to October 8th, 2023.
- Single room: from EUR1068*
- Sharing a double room: from EUR779*
2024 Departures: The departures are available daily, from March 23rd to October 13th, 2024.
- Single room: from EUR1138*
- Sharing a double room: from EUR839*
Accommodation 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.
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
- How hard is the Rhine from Rüdesheim to Koblenz Tour?
- I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?
- Is this tour tun in English?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Germany?
- Are meals included on the Rhine from Rüdesheim to Koblenz Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Rüdesheim to start this tour?
- Where does the Rhine from Rüdesheim to Koblenz Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Germany?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Germany?
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.
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.
All tour information will be provided in English. German tour package is available as well.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts and one wine tasting are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover trekking. Get your travel insurance.
You can get to Rüdesheim by train from most of the major German cities. Frankfurt/Main or Köln/Bonn airport are the closest ones.
The tour ends at Koblenz.
Check with your family doctor.
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.
Customer Ratings
