Rheinburgenweg
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The Rheinburgenweg (Rhine Castles Trail) is a 200 km hiking trail in the Middle Rhine Valley region of Germany. The trail runs mainly parallel to the left (west) bank of the river Rhine from Bingen to Rolandsbogen, south of Bonn, and is primarily a walking route. Car ferries, trains and cruise boats can assist with access and getting around between stages.
UnderstandThe Rheinburgenweg runs mainly on elevated trails, providing excellent views of the UNESCO World Heritage Site valley and the many castles on both sides of the river.
PrepareNo special permits are required to hike the trail. The route is well signed with the red R way-marker, but a local map or guidebook can still prove useful. Take care on exposed rock slopes in rainy conditions.
Get inThe trail starts in Bingen in the south and ends at Rolandsbogen, south of Bonn, in the north. For detailed transport information, see the articles on Bingen and Bonn.
WalkThe walk does not need to be done in a single expedition. There are points at convenient distances, between 8 and 12 km, where you can park a car allowing you to use the two car one direction hiking technique.
Stay safeThere are a few points with narrow path and steep drops but the route is basically a safe walk.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Rheinburgenweg" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Traveler100, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons