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GERMANY 2008

THE RHINE

The Mittelrhein is justly famous for its unique landscapes, picturesque little towns, castles and steep vine-clad slopes. The new hiking routes – Rheinburgenweg and Rheinsteig (declared the most beautiful German hiking route in 2006) - offer a great opportunity to enjoy this beautiful area as you walk through meadow, vineyard and forest, whilst the river is never far away. The route offers unique views over the Rhine Valley including the majestic Loreley Rock and the fascinating Loreley Gorge. Your itinerary starts and ends at Bacharach, the centre of the romantic Rhine. As early as the Middle Ages the little town was famous for its wine, and still is.

PRICE

£395 per person Single supplement: £75. Supplement for one person walking alone, on request. 

INCLUDED

8 nights B & B in comfortable hotels; walking instructions; luggage movement between hotels.

NOT INCLUDED

Flights, train/ferry tickets on walking days where required (approx 32 euro per person) and anything not specifically mentioned in programme.

Departure dates 2008: April to October

To book email: walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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ITINERARY

 

Day 1: Arrival and hotel accommodation at Bacharach

Day 2: Bacharach – Niederheimbach by train, ferry-crossing to Lorch, Hike from Lorch to Kaub. Enjoy the wonderful view over Bacharach and the castles Gutenfels and Pfalzgrafenstein (in the Rhine). Hotel accommodation at Kaub. Possible free time activity: visit to Pfalzgrafenstein Castle (closed Mondays). Overnight Kaub. 15 kms/9.4 miles

Day 3: Hiking from Kaub to St. Goarshausen, passing the Loreley Rock. This track is most impressive, offering views over Oberwesel, Schönburg Castle and the Loreley Rock. From the Loreley Rock one can look down into the Loreley Gorge and at St. Goarshausen – unforgettable views. A visit to the Visitor’s Centre on the Loreley Rock with exhibitions on shipping, wine-growing, flora, fauna etc. in the area, is recommended. Return to Kaub by train. Overnight Kaub. 25 kms/15.6 miles (can be shortened by using taxi).

Day 4: Kaub – St. Goarshausen by train. Hiking from St. Goarshausen to Kestert. Spectacular views over St. Goarshausen, St. Goar and the castles Katz, Maus and Rheinfels. Return to Kaub by train. Overnight Kaub.
16 kms/10 miles

Day 5: Kaub – Rüdesheim by train. Hike from Rüdesheim to Lorch. Lovely views over castles Rheinstein, Reichenstein, Heimburg and the ruins of Fürstenberg and Nollig castles. Return to Kaub by train. Overnight Kaub.
24.5 kms/15.3 miles (can be shortened).

Day 6: Kaub – Lorch by train. Ferry-crossing to Niederheimbach. Now enjoy the other side of the Rhine Valley. Hiking from Niederheimbach to Bacharach. You pass through meadows, vineyards and along the ruins Fürstenberg and Nollig. Enjoy the sight of Stahleck Castle high up over Bacharach. Overnight Bacharach. 15 kms/9.4 miles

Day 7: Bacharach – St. Goar by train. Visit to Rheinfels castle. Hiking from St. Goar to Oberwesel. Enjoy spectacualar views over the Rhine Valley with the Loreley Rock, St. Goar, St. Goarshausen, Oberwesel and Pfalzgrafenstein Castle in the distance. Return to Bacharach by train. Overnight Bacharach.
9 kms/5.6 miles

Day 8: Bacharach – Oberwesel by train. Hiking from Oberwesel to Bacharach. Enjoy the many changes of landscape and the great sight of Stahlberg ruin and Stahleck Castle. Possible evening programme: wine-tasting (12 euro per person). Overnight Bacharach. 18.2 kms/11.4 miles

Day 9: Departure.

 

DIFFICULTY OF WALK

Moderate

GROUP SIZE

For two or more people

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HIGHLIGHTS

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WEATHER

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ACCOMMODATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATION

Weingut-Hotel Jost
Rhein-Hotel Turm Kaub – www.rhein-hotel-turm.com or
Hotel Deutsches Haus Kaub – www.hotel-deutsches-haus-kaub.de  

GETTING THERE

By plane: nearest airports are Frankfurt international airport and Frankfurt-Hahn. There are regular train connections from Frankfurt international airport (about 10 euro) and taxi-transfer from Hahn (55 euro approx. one way).

WHAT TO TAKE:

Walking shoes/boots, rucksack/day pack, water bottle, insect repellent, sun glasses, sun hat, sun block, rain gear and a first-aid kit.

WHEN TO GO

April to October

INSURANCE

We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for whatever reason.

To book, contact worldwalks  at:
email:walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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