Loreley Statue on the Pier – Loreley Statue loop from Sankt Goar

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Loreley Statue on the Pier – Loreley Statue loop from Sankt Goar

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Loreley Statue on the Pier – Loreley Statue loop from Sankt Goar

01:14

3.60km

160m

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 28, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 335 m for 439 m

Closed: • September 28, 2026-March 1, 2027 (otherwise open)

After 2.32 km for 439 m

Closed: • September 28, 2026-March 1, 2027 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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664 m

Rheinsteig Steps to the Loreley Rock

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Nothing for dogs! The stairs are steep and high.

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924 m

Mole Path to the Loreley Statue

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Nice walk, definitely worth repeating.

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1.53 km

Loreley Statue on the Pier

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Who does not know you, the pretty Loreley.

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2.82 km

View of the Rhine from the Loreley rock

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The vantage point is near the Loreley and offers a similarly pretty view

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3.04 km

Glass Rock and Mythos Hall, Loreley Plateau

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"The summit of the mountain sparkles in the evening sunshine," says Heinrich Heine's Loreley poem. On the Loreley plateau, the summit of the mountain now literally glitters: The so-called Myth …

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3.11 km

Loreley Statue

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In fact, at the foot of the Loreley, you can not see them from here.

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3.13 km

View of the Loreley Rock and the Rhine

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The highlight here is of course the fabulous view. But it is also worth taking a look at the visitor center. Here you can find out everything about the myth …

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3.16 km

View from the Loreley

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A fantastic view down into the valley to Sankt Goarshausen, onto the river with the shipping traffic and along the slopes the castles

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3.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.96 km

1.29 km

254 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.51 km

811 m

646 m

309 m

207 m

109 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

9°C

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

May 29, 2023,Vom Rhein zum Lorelyfelsen

Ascent from the Rhine to the Lorely rock,...fantastic view over the Middle Rhine Valley.

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May 16, 2024,St. Goarshausen (RP, "Home of the Loreley"): Berg, Figur & Rheinsteig 🌬🥾🏞

So...I've now completed the "mandatory visit" to the Loreley on vacation.
Of course I didn't take the easy route with 🅿️ on the Loreley rock...instead I climbed the 400 steps up and down again. 💪🏻 "Rubber legs, olé!"
But it's really nicely laid out at the top with information boards to read and information rocks to listen to. And everything …

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July 22, 2025,🚶🏼‍♀️🚶🏻: Highlights am Loreleyfelsen - Touristenrunde 😄😉

Today we had the classic tourist option at the Loreley Rock; a must-do if you're ever there!

(First, we took the ferry across the Rhine 😉)

The Myths Trail actually provides interesting facts about the rock, the formation of the deep Rhine bed there, shipping, and, of course, the legends surrounding the "femme fatale" of German river history!

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September 22, 2022,Mittelrhein.🎵 🎶Loreley ley ley 🧜‍♀️ ... ⛰️🌞🥾🥾

Before heading home 🚗, a trip to the Loreley 🏔 and mermaid. A staircase leads to the top of the rock, if you have knee problems or have trouble walking, you should avoid the stairs. On the Felsenspitze there is a beautifully landscaped park with fantastic views ♥️. Several benches invite you to relax and linger 👌. There is also …

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