11 days tour

Rhine Walking: Mainz - Koblenz

Rhine Walking: Mainz - Koblenz

This tour includes:

Transport

1 Ferry fare Mainz โ€“ Biebrich

Others

Luggage transfer Wine tasting (German, English) Carefully elaborated route description Detailed travel and tour documents 1x per room (German, English, French) GPS-data is available Service-Hotline

Meals

Daily Breakfast

Accommodation

Accomodation as already mentioned Category: middle class hotels and country hotels

Not included:

Others

Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price.

Guide

Guide is not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Extra Nights: Mainz (p. p. dbl/bb): Season 1 โ‚ฌ59 Season 2โ‚ฌ65 Season 3 โ‚ฌ69 Surcharge single room โ‚ฌ39 Rรผdesheim (p. p. dbl/bb): Season 1โ‚ฌ59 Season 2+3 โ‚ฌ65 Surcharge single room โ‚ฌ29 Koblenz (p. p. dbl/bb): Season 1+2 โ‚ฌ65 Season 3โ‚ฌ69 Surcharge single room: โ‚ฌ35

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Rhine Walking: Mainz - Koblenz

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Mainz
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival In Mainz

      In Mainz carefully restored half-timber houses and opulent Baroque churches in the charming historic centre invite you for a walk. We highly recommend you also visit St. Martins Cathedral, the Gutenberg Museum or the electoral palace and the Roman amphitheatre. 

      Hotel example: Intercity

  • Day 2 Day 2: Mainz โ€“ Schlangenbad
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Mainz โ€“ Schlangenbad

      At the start of your holiday a boat ride on the Rhine awaits. The route leads from Biebrich Palace in Wiesbaden to the harbour in Schierstein. Onwards directly along the unspoilt Rhine riverbanks through a nature reserve and bird retreat area into the historic wine village of Walluf. You continue through vineyards and remote woodland to the nature monument โ€šGrauer Steinโ€˜ (grey stone). Via the Rheingau vineyards you reach the spa town of Schlangenbad in the Taunus-region. 

      Hotel example: Residenz Hotel am Kurpark

      Details: approx. 4.5 hours | 17 km | โ†‘ 390 m โ†“ 190 m.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Schlangenbad โ€“ Oestrich-Winkel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Schlangenbad โ€“ Oestrich-Winkel

      The route leads along forest paths and paths across meadows to the castle ruin of Scharfenstein and then through the vineyards to the impressive monastery complex of Eberbach. Take time to visit the renowned movie backdrop from the 12th century before you proceed into the picturesque wine village of Oestrich-Winkel. Enjoy a leisurely end to the day with a glass of wine. 

      Hotel example: Ruthmann

      Details: approx. 6 hours | 24 km | โ†‘ 510 m โ†“ 700 m.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Oestrich-Winkel โ€“ Rรผdesheim
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Oestrich-Winkel โ€“ Rรผdesheim

      You walk along the โ€šRieslingโ€˜-path to the well-known vineyard estate Palace Vollrads. Light broadleaf woodland lines your way to the pilgrimage destination of Marienthal Monastery. Then through the Blaubach-valley and the neat vine-area with extensive views you proceed to the famous St. Hildegard abbey. You are welcomed by the ancient vintner town of Rรผdesheim, where the Romans already grew wine, full of quaint wine taverns and historic half-timbered houses. 

      Hotel example: Central

      Details: approx. 5 hours | 17 km | โ†‘ 370 m โ†“ 370 m.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Rรผdesheim โ€“ Lorch
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Rรผdesheim โ€“ Lorch

      Today you tackle (by cable car) the mountain chains to the Middle Rhine Valley and enjoy a breathtakingly beautiful panorama and view onto the Nahe-estuary. Past the hunting lodge Niederwald you hike to Assmanshausen, renowned for its exquisite red wines and the stunning half-timbered houses. In your Day Finish Lorch again lots of half-timber awaits you and on top of that excellent wine. 

      Hotel example: Im Schulhaus

      Details: approx. 5.5 hours | 21 km | โ†‘ 660 m โ†“ 680 m.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Lorch โ€“ Dรถrscheid/Kaub
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Lorch โ€“ Dรถrscheid/Kaub

      On diverse paths and along mountain chains with a fantastic panorama over the Rhine valley the route leads into the historic shipping town Kaub or via the mountain chains to Dรถrscheid. Castle ruin Nollig, Gutenfels castle and as a highlight the impressive toll-castle Pfalzgrafenstein, situated directly on an island on the Rhine, transform todayโ€™s tour into a true experience. 

      Hotel example: Loreleyhotel Fetz

      Details: approx. 4 to 4.5 hours| 13 km | โ†‘ 460 m โ†“ 460 m.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Dรถrscheid/Kaub โ€“ St. Goarshausen/Surroundings
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Dรถrscheid/Kaub โ€“ St. Goarshausen/Surroundings

      The heart of the Middle Rhine Valley awaits with serpentine-tracks, fabulous views and legendary castles. The best-known rock on the Rhine, the Loreley-Rock, is also part of your itinerary, as well as the three-castle-view onto Katz castle, Maus castle and Rheinfels castle. A crowning finale to todayโ€™s tour before you reach St. Goarshausen.

      Hotel example: Hotel Cafรฉ Herrmanns Mรผhle

      Details: approx. 6 hours | 19 km | โ†‘ 590 m โ†“ 620 m.

  • Day 8 Day 8: St. Goarshausen/Surroundings โ€“ Kamp Bornhofen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: St. Goarshausen/Surroundings โ€“ Kamp Bornhofen

      Today you walk along unspoilt tracks, fantastic scenery and past defiant castles whilst crossing the Filsener Lay, one of the most beautiful nature reserves of the region. Liebenstein castle and Sterrenberg, the so-called โ€šhostile brothersโ€˜ accompany you along the way into the wine-growing parish. 

      Hotel example: Rheingraf

      Details: approx. 6 hours | 21 km | โ†‘ 690 m โ†“ 700 m.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Kamp-Bornhofen โ€“ Braubach
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Kamp-Bornhofen โ€“ Braubach

      Along the route to Braubach you come across Liebeneck castle, the Dinkelhold Mills and the impressive castle โ€šMarksburgโ€˜. We highly recommend you take time to visit this complete extant castle. The wine-growing village of Braubach welcomes you with its town wall and numerous half-timbered buildings. 

      Hotel example: MaaรŸ

      Details: approx. 5.5 hours | 17 km | โ†‘ 620 m โ†“ 620 m.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Braubach โ€“ Koblenz
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Braubach โ€“ Koblenz

      During the final stage again several highlights await: castles, nature reserves, woodland and the blooming Bienhorn-valley. The tour offers long-distance views, amazing nature as well as an adventurous section through the Ruppertsklamm-ravine, a genuine highlight! You cross the Rhine via the impressive bridge โ€šPfaffendorfer Brรผckeโ€˜, before you finally end your week of hiking at the ,Deutsches Eckโ€˜ in Koblenz.

      Hotel example: Brenner

      Details: approx. 5.5 hours | 20 km | โ†‘ 690 m โ†“ 680 m.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Departure Or Extension
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Departure Or Extension

      Departure or extension. 

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 99

Experience allowed to all ages.

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