View of Reichenstein Castle – Rheinstein Castle loop from Trechtingshausen

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View of Reichenstein Castle – Rheinstein Castle loop from Trechtingshausen

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View of Reichenstein Castle – Rheinstein Castle loop from Trechtingshausen

01:53

6.42km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Morgenbachtal

UNESCO Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.33 km

Eselspfad ascent in the Morgenbach Valley

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The Morgenbachtal was repaired together with the Kreuzbachklamm for 180,000 euros. Unfortunately, not all signs were removed, so that you will find this currently (8/2019) in many places. The valley …

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1.47 km

Gorge Trail in Morgenbachtal

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A path that requires surefootedness, but offers impressive views

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1.59 km

View of Reichenstein Castle

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First documented mention in 1213.
Besieged and destroyed in 1282. Due to a ban on reconstruction, a new castle with a double ring wall and residential tower was not built …

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3.83 km

View of Rheinstein Castle and the Rhine from the Kleine Bastei

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About 100 meters in front of the castle Rheinstein is the viewpoint Kleiner Turm. Great view of the castle, the Rhine and Bingen.

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4.07 km

Rheinstein Castle

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The picturesque location of the castle Rheinstein enchanted in 1823 the Prince Frederick of Prussia, who also bought the castle promptly. At that time, the castle was little more than …

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4.27 km

Rock formation near Rheinstein Castle

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6.42 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.90 km

1.80 km

1.19 km

444 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.35 km

1.97 km

776 m

735 m

486 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

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Comments

September 23, 2021,Short loop from Burcht Reichenstein along the Rhine

After work walk with colleagues after a long session at Burcht Reichenstein. Burcht Reichenstein is absolutely a place I can highly recommend visiting