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Riverside Path along the Rhine – Sooneck Castle loop from Niederheimbach

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Riverside Path along the Rhine – Sooneck Castle loop from Niederheimbach

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Riverside Path along the Rhine – Sooneck Castle loop from Niederheimbach

00:41

9.09km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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UNESCO Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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572 m

Riverside Path along the Rhine

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3.61 km

Sooneck Castle

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The left bank Sooneck Castle was once a notorious robber knight's nest. It was destroyed several times and rebuilt. Not only by their construction is a visit is highly recommended. The premises may only be used with pull-on felt slippers.

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4.13 km

Rhine Beach in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley

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But always pay attention to the flow.

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4.41 km

Riverside Rest Area in Trechtingshausen

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Nice rest area with several benches

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4.56 km

Rheinsteig Monument in Trechtingshausen

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Great place to take a break with a bench at the stele

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6.15 km

View of Lorch on the Rhine

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Wonderful to drive along the Rhine

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6.76 km

Rhine Cycle Path in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley

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A really nice bike path.

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7.04 km

Rhine view

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Great view of the Rhine.

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9.09 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.30 km

2.52 km

847 m

218 m

161 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.15 km

632 m

300 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

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Riverside Path along the Rhine – Sooneck Castle loop from Niederheimbach

Riverside Path along the Rhine

Sooneck Castle

Rhine Beach in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley

Riverside Rest Area in Trechtingshausen

Rheinsteig Monument in Trechtingshausen

View of Lorch on the Rhine

Rhine Cycle Path in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley

Rhine view

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