Peasant Inn Eckfritz – Marksburg loop from Braubach

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Rhein-Lahn-Kreis

Braubach

Peasant Inn Eckfritz – Marksburg loop from Braubach

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Peasant Inn Eckfritz – Marksburg loop from Braubach

01:50

5.82km

210m

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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.81 km for 81 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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434 m

Braubach Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

Braubach, in the middle of the romantic Rhine Valley, is a small town that invites you to visit. A town with a long history, medieval character and idyllic flair.

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Idyllic town in the Rhein-Lahn district of Rhineland-Palatinate, in the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley 🧭
Located below the 🏰Marksburg Castle, the only undestroyed hilltop castle on the Middle Rhine 🌊💙.

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1.47 km

View of the Rhine from Marksburg Castle

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The view of the Rhine Valley from this hilltop castle is wonderful. We can highly recommend a guided tour of the castle.

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1.58 km

Marksburg

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The only never-destroyed hilltop castle on the Middle Rhine, dating from the twelfth century.

It is worth taking a guided tour. To our knowledge, also possible with a dog (at …

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3.04 km

Lusthäuschen — shelter with panoramic views over the Rhine Valley

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Great view of the Rhine, continue towards Osterspay

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3.13 km

View of the Rhine Valley from the Nassau Cliffs

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Wonderful resting place with a great view over the Middle Rhine Valley

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4.73 km

Philippsburg Castle, Braubach

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Philippsburg Castle was built between 1568 and 1571 by Landgrave Philipp II. Since 1999 it has been the seat of the European Castle Institute. Also worth mentioning is the wine cellar with a restaurant and the castle garden.

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5.35 km

View of the Marksburg in Braubach

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A fantastic photo opportunity 🏰📸

Located 160 meters above the town of Braubach on the Rhine, Rhineland-Palatinate 🧭

It is the only medieval hilltop castle that has never been destroyed.

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5.82 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.78 km

1.53 km

1.49 km

727 m

247 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.05 km

1.47 km

1.15 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

8°C

13 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

August 17, 2022,Durch Braubach ruff zur Marksburg & ein Stück Rheinsteig (Komoot stürzt dauernd ab) (K)

Short farewell hike before heading back home. I already know Braubach from my Rheinsteig hikes, but since Braubach is near Bad Ems, we took a closer look at the place, including going up to the castle and a piece of the Rheinsteig.

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October 31, 2025,Kurze Runde um Braubach und hoch zur Marksburg

Back on the Rhine 🍁❤️🍂🥾. Until yesterday, it wasn't really clear whether the weather would cooperate, but now I'm here and have taken advantage of the last rays of sunshine for a short hike up to Marksburg Castle and across the Rhine Heights. A lovely little walk!!

Hopefully the weather will stay dry over the weekend 🍀

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September 12, 2025,Rheinsteig Braubach bis zur Schutzhütte

I started the tour from the Braubach RV park, then went through Braubach to the Marine Chapel, and from there onto the Rheinsteig trail.
It's always a beautiful hike along the Rheinsteig trail.

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