Itinerary
- Day 1
Rüdesheim
You'll arrive in Rüdesheim and check into your hotel to get settled. After that, spend the rest of the day exploring this Rhine wine town on your own. Walk around the old streets, check out local shops, or grab a bite at one of the wine taverns. It's a nice way to ease into the trip and get your bearings before the hiking starts tomorrow.
- Day 2
Rüdesheim to Lorch
Take the cable car up the mountain and you'll get great views over the Middle Rhine Valley and the Nahe estuary from up there. From there, hike past the Niederwald hunting lodge toward Assmanshausen, which is known for its red wines and half-timbered houses. After you get through Assmanshausen, keep going to Lorch where you'll find more of those timber-framed buildings and local wines to try. This day covers some good terrain with different scenery throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cable car ascent to Middle Rhine Valley
- Hiking through mountain chains with panoramic views
- Visit Assmanshausen with red wine heritage sites
Landmarks Niederwald Assmanshausen Nahe Estuary 
- Day 3
Lorch to Kaub or Dörscheid
You'll be on varied paths through the mountain chains with views over the Rhine valley all around. You can head to Kaub, a historic shipping town, or take mountain routes toward Döhrscheid if you prefer higher elevations. Along the way you'll come across Castle Ruin Nollig and Gutenfels Castle. Don't skip Pfalzgrafenstein, the toll castle sitting right out on an island in the Rhine. It's really something to see from the shore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking along mountain chains with Rhine valley views
- Visit Castle Ruin Nollig
- Visit Gutenfels Castle
- Visit Pfalzgrafenstein Castle
Optional Activities
- Visit historic shipping town of Kaub
- Alternative mountain route to Dörscheid
Landmarks Castle Ruin Nollig Gutenfels Castle Pfalzgrafenstein Castle Kaub - Day 4
Kaub or Dörscheid to St. Goarshausen
This day takes you through the heart of the Middle Rhine Valley on winding trails with good views and lots of castle ruins around. You'll pass by the famous Loreley Rock and from certain points on the trail you can see three castles at once: Katz Castle, Maus Castle, and Rheinfels Castle spread across the valley. The hike finishes down in St. Goarshausen where you'll have options for food and accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking through Middle Rhine Valley with serpentine-tracks
- View of Loreley Rock
- Three-castle view: Katz Castle, Maus Castle, and Rheinfels Castle
Landmarks Loreley Rock Katz Castle Maus Castle Rheinfels Castle - Day 5
St. Goarshausen
This is your departure day, though you can extend if you want to stay longer. If you're heading out, there's an optional boat ride back up the river to Rüdesheim. It's a nice way to see the valley from the water and reflect on the hikes you've done. Otherwise, pack up and make your way home.
Optional Activities
- Return journey by boat from St. Goarshausen to Rüdesheim (available Tuesday to Sunday, 26.04 - 05.10, costs EUR 25 per person, reservation required, payable in advance)
