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Westerhaus Castle – Westerberg Trail loop from Appenheim

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Westerhaus Castle – Westerberg Trail loop from Appenheim

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Westerhaus Castle – Westerberg Trail loop from Appenheim

01:21

12.0km

160m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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Gau-Algesheimer Kopf

Gau-Algesheimer Kopf - Erweiterung

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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3.19 km

Westerhaus Castle

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The romantic Westerhaus Castle and its vineyards have been owned by the von Opel family since 1900. By prior arrangement, and every Saturday from October to December, you can taste and, of course, purchase the exquisite wines at the castle.

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7.10 km

GAGA Hut on Richardshöhe (View of Gau-Algesheim and Rheingau)

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The refuge got its name GAGA from the Avenarius brothers from Gau-Algesheim, who founded a chemical factory in the village in 1869. The hut is located on Richardshöhe, a striking …

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7.28 km

Infantry Position of the Mainz Bulwark (World War I)

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Two memorial plaques along the “Hiwweltour Bismarck Tower” remind of the history of the Gau-Algesheimer Kopf and the Westerberg during the First World War. The infantry positions still preserved from …

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7.67 km

Westerberg Trail

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5

8.21 km

View of Rheingau from Relax Benches

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There are many beautiful views along the route – but the best place to linger is on the benches!

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8.82 km

Gau-Algesheimer Kopf - Erweiterung

Nature Reserve

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12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

1.24 km

674 m

Surfaces

3.09 km

3.04 km

2.96 km

2.23 km

697 m

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