Rheinstein Castle – Belle Cross loop from Trechtingshausen

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Rheinstein Castle – Belle Cross loop from Trechtingshausen

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Rheinstein Castle – Belle Cross loop from Trechtingshausen

01:56

20.1km

530m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.2 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.26 km

Challenging Trail in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley

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over roots and rock with a fairly steep slope

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5.83 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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5.86 km

View of Rheinstein Castle from the Eselspfad trail

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Beautiful partly narrow stony path behind the castle. In between, an observation tower with a beautiful view of the castle and across the Rhine to Bingen

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7.58 km

Scenic Curve on the Rundtour Trail

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Beautiful curve in the trail through a small stream valley.

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8.30 km

Viewpoint

9.20 km

View of Bingen, the Rhine, and Mäuseturm

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Very nice viewpoint with relaxation bench

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11.1 km

Belle Cross

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The Belle Kreuz is a central point and is right at the intersection. From here there are many interesting trails. You almost always pass here on a tour through the Binger Forest.

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11.2 km

Krummefichte Singletrail

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Very nice and flowing trail with entry at Belle Kreuz. Here you can really step on the gas and surf (if the weather is suitable).
Have fun, ride safe!

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19.1 km

View along the Rhine

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Super great view along the Rhine

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20.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

5.48 km

2.73 km

1.14 km

269 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.89 km

5.05 km

3.70 km

1.71 km

1.67 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

14°C

6°C

28 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

March 25, 2023,Das wilde Morgenbachtal im Binger Wald

The nice weather in the afternoon had inspired me again to do a little MTB tour.
Bingen is also only about 35 minutes by car from where I live.

The starting point was the Elisenhöhe above Bingen. For the first almost 8 kilometers, the route led high above the Rhine on lonely paths and trails that felt endlessly long along …

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