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Bacharacher Wernerkapelle – Bacharach Old Town loop from Oberdiebach

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Bacharacher Wernerkapelle – Bacharach Old Town loop from Oberdiebach

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Bacharacher Wernerkapelle – Bacharach Old Town loop from Oberdiebach

04:49

15.8km

530m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. 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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UNESCO Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.06 km

"Burgenblick"

Viewpoint

7.19 km

Bacharacher Wernerkapelle

Highlight • Religious Site

The ruins of a high Gothic central building in the vineyards above St. Peter's used to be a popular pilgrimage chapel. It was built shortly after 1287. The reason for its construction was the murder of a boy named Werner, whose body was found during Holy Week in 1287. His death was blamed, without any evidence, on the Jewish community of Oberwesel. The result was an unbridled persecution of Jews, in which over 40 people died. Soon after the pogrom, a chapel was built in Werner's honor. At about the same time, pilgrimages began to the Kunibert Chapel, where the boy had been buried. In 1293, an altar was consecrated in the southern arm of the Werner Chapel, and in 1337 the east choir was consecrated. However, the chapel was not completed until after 1426 at the instigation of theology professor and humanist Dr. Winand von Steeg (pastor in Bacharach from 1421 to 1438). In 1689, the chapel was badly damaged when Stahleck Castle was blown up and debris fell on it. In 1752, the north arm with a figure portal had to be demolished due to the risk of landslides, and in 1787 all roofs and vaults were removed. Since 1980, safety measures have been carried out under the direction of cathedral master builder Wolff from Cologne. Since 1981, the Wernerkapelle building association has also been working to save and restore the Wernerkapelle.
Source:
regionalgeschichte.net/mittelrhein/bacharach/kulturdenkmaeler/werner-kapelle.html

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7.34 km

Bacharach Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Bacharach is a city in the "UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley" and an old wine trading post. The neat Fachwerhäuser and the art historical important church buildings invite you to stroll through the cozy streets. Above the village the proud castle Stahleck is threatening. It is now home to a youth hostel. It is not only popular for school trips and family vacations. Even single travelers can stay in the castle.

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7.36 km

Marktturm

Highlight • Monument

The market tower in Bacharach is one of the most striking structures of the medieval town fortifications – it stands directly against the town wall and continues to shape the historic townscape.

The tower was one of the town's main gates and served both for defense and for controlling the flow of goods into the town.

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7.89 km

Bacharach town wall and Stahleck Castle

Highlight • Castle

Only the foundations of the city wall surrounding Bacharach remain for the most part.

Of the original 16 city gates, 9 are still standing.

These can be explored on the city wall trail, which offers many beautiful views of the city.

Highly recommended!

Construction of the city wall began in 1344 and was completed around 1400. The city was now enclosed by a semicircular defensive wall with 16 towers. Four of the towers were destroyed by the French in 1689. In the 19th century, under the influence of Napoleonic laws, the main street (today Oberstraße) was widened by setting back the houses, resulting in the demolition of two more towers.

The gate towers (from north to south: Münztor, Markttor, Krahntor) were originally open to the inside, but were later rebuilt with timber framing and partially used as residences.

In the southern wall, which climbs the slope of the Kühlberg hill in a wide arc towards Stahleck Castle, only the low Hutturm tower remains. In the northern wall, which runs through the vineyards along the slope of the opposite Vogtberg hill, stands the Postenturm tower, originally rebuilt in 1899 as a water reservoir. This function has since been abandoned, and the tower facing the town has been reopened. Today, it is one of the few towers open to the public. From here, there is a remarkable view of the Rhine Valley.

The wooden gate (Steegertor) at the western corner of the fortifications has retained its original roof and timber-framed structure. To the south, a remnant of the original wooden roof over the parapet walk can be seen. Halfway up the slope between the wooden gate and Stahleck Castle stands the Liebesturm (Love Tower).

Source:
bacharach.de/stadtinformationen/stadtrundgang/die-stadtbefestigung

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7.97 km

Eselspfad Trail

Highlight • Trail

8.03 km

View of the Rhine at Bacharach

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the hostel you have a great view

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9.15 km

View of the Rhine Valley vineyards

Highlight • Viewpoint

Above the vineyards, your gaze sweeps down into the Rhine Valley. Especially romantic when the morning mist slowly dissipates under the sun's rays.

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14.1 km

View of the Rhine and the ruins of Fürstenberg Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful view of the Rhine, the Fürstenberg Castle ruins, and the other side of the Rhine. There's also a bench with a table where you can enjoy the view while taking a break.

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15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

1.50 km

1.41 km

417 m

253 m

Surfaces

7.09 km

2.61 km

2.46 km

1.94 km

1.60 km

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Saturday 22 August

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August 30, 2021,🚶🏼‍♀️🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏼‍♀️MONTAGSMÄDELS AM SCHÖNEN RHEIN 🍇🍔🍾☕🚤🛥⛴

We started again in Oberdiebach, Tanja made another wonderful tour for us😍. Finally the Manu was in Manubach 🤣 and Steffi could see castles. Stahleck Castle in Bacharach is wonderfully beautiful ... a youth hostel and we could even get coffee there. Bacharach with its old walkable city wall, simply fantastic, the Werner chapel, the old town🙏. Then we went …

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August 30, 2021,👑👑👑Mädelsmontag ab Oberdiebach nach Bacharach Burg Stahleck und Fürstenberg

We were once again very lucky with the weather. We started in Oberdiebach. First of all, it's a good run uphill and you have a lot to talk about anyway. In between, nibbled a few blackberries👍🏻The Stahleck youth castle was my highlight. We took our break there. And there was also a hot latte and coffee. From up there you …

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August 30, 2021,Mädelsmontag am Rhein....Oberdiebach-Manubach-Bacharach🎒🥾🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏼‍♀️🚶🏼‍♀️🥰

Today's Rhine tour led us this time from Oberdiebach via Manubach to the wonderful Bacharach
This time Steffi was also part of the party.
Great views over the Rhine, a cute half-timbered village, Stahleck Castle, the old town of Bacharach and the Fürstenberg ruins were the highlights of this interesting tour.
In terms of culinary delights, nothing to be desired …

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Bacharacher Wernerkapelle – Bacharach Old Town loop from Oberdiebach

Bacharacher Wernerkapelle

Bacharach Old Town

Marktturm

Bacharach town wall and Stahleck Castle

Eselspfad Trail

View of the Rhine at Bacharach

View of the Rhine Valley vineyards

View of the Rhine and the ruins of Fürstenberg Castle

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