The towering mountain ranges offer stunning views of the River Rhine, with endless vineyards extending as far as the eye can see, countless castles and palaces, and picturesque half-timbered houses – all waiting to be discovered during your hiking week between Mainz and Koblenz. The Rheingau region, home to charming wine towns and a wealth of 'Straußenwirtschaften' (wine taverns), invites you to savor the renowned Riesling wine. In the UNESCO World Heritage area of 'Mittelrheingau,' you'll pass impressive fortresses perched high on cliffs, embodying the Rhine's romantic essence that inspired Heinrich Heine's famous Loreley song. With its stunning natural beauty and rich culture, it's no surprise that the Rheinsteig trail is considered Germany's most beautiful hiking route. Hiking here truly offers a top-tier experience in every sense! As you walk along the Rheinsteig, you’ll explore a UNESCO World Heritage region, discovering charming towns, lovely villages, and majestic castles. After touring the vineyards, you’ll enjoy tasting the world-famous Rhine Riesling. The route includes diverse paths, from winegrower's trails to peaceful walks and ancient bridle paths. A solid level of fitness and surefootedness is required for the uphill and downhill sections along the mountain ridges of the Middle Rhine Valley. Expect walking times of up to 6 hours and distances of up to 24 km. This tour also allows you to bring your dog along for the adventure. Just let us know your dog’s breed and size when booking. Any extra costs can be paid on-site.
Highlights:
♦ Middle-Rhine valley - a UNESCO World Heritage Site (2002) with more than 40 castles and fortresses from the Middle Ages and many wine-villages
♦ Loreley-rock - a rock on the eastern bank of the Rhine river, which soars some 120 metres above the waterline
♦ Numerous medieval castles along the way
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Most of you, who are used to walking/cycling during a long weekend, will be in condition to cope with a tour of this level. You should be in a good health condition. We have successive days of longer and more difficult walking and days of lighter walking/cycling. Some parts of the day routes are done at a higher altitude. The paths are in good condition. We walk/cycle for 5/7h a day.
These tours include trekking which is a little harder, normally on a challenging terrain. We take it for granted that you are in good condition and fit. You should be physically prepared at home to get the maximum of the tour. Most of the trekking is done at a greater height (max 3000m).
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