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THE RHEINSTEIG 2010 - The route on the banks and vineyards of the River RhineThe Rheinsteig trail runs along the right bank of the river Rhine between Bonn, Koblenz and Wiesbaden leading to forests, vineyards and spectacular views. This exceptionally well sign-posted and closely networked trail offers the opportunity to explore the landscape and culture of Germany in all its comparatively undiscovered glory. The whole trail is offered as a self-guided holiday divided into three week-long sections, with a fourth possibility that acts as a Rheinsteig highlights. It can easily be reached by train, boat and car and is near several airports.
PRICE£450 per person for each section based on 2 people sharing
INCLUDED7 nights B & B in hotels with private bathrooms
Transfers to or from trailheads when necessary
Luggage transfers
Maps and route notes
NOT INCLUDEDJourney to or from home, lunches and dinners, drinks, insurance, anything not specifically mentioned in programme.
DIFFICULTYModerate. You must be able to walk the distances mentioned and deal with a significant amount of hills and cliffside paths. On most days the walk will take you up from the riverside to the path above. A head for heights is also essential.
WHEN TO GODaily (subject to accommodation availability) March to November
8 days Rheinsteig Wiesbaden-Loreley (110km)
1st day: arrival to Wiesbaden and overnight
2ndday: Wiesbaden – Schlangenbad (16 km, 360 m height difference)
3rd day: Schlangenbad – Oestrich-Winkel (21 km, 410 m)
4th day: Oestrich-Winkel – Rüdesheim (19 km, 430 m)
5th day: Rüdesheim – Lorch (18 km, 340 m)
6th day: Lorch – Dörscheid (19 km, 560 m)
7th day: Dörscheid – St. Goarshausen (19 km, 360 m)
8th day: depature from St. Goarshausen
8 days Rheinsteig St.Goarshausen-Leutesdorf (120km)
1st day: arrival to St. Goarshausen and overnight
2nd day: St. Goarshausen – Kamp-Bornh. (20 km, 690 m height difference)
3rd day: Kamp-Bornhofen – Braubach (22 km, 620 m)
4th day. Braubach – Koblenz (21 km, 740 m)
5th day: Koblenz – Bendorf (17 km, 400 m)
6th day: Bendorf – Rengsdorf (21 km, 570 m)
7th day: Rengsdorf – Leutesdorf (19 km, 440 m)
8th day: departure from Leutesdorf
8 days Rheinsteig Leutesdorf-Bonn (100km)
1st day: arrival to Leutesdorf and overnight
2nd day: Leutesdorf – Bad Hönningen (17 km, 620 m height difference)
3rd day: Bad Hönningen – Linz (17 km, 470 m)
4th day: Linz – Bad Honnef (19 km, 540m)
5th day: Bad Honnef - Drachenfels (15 km, 640 m)
6th day: Drachenfels - Heisterbach (14 km, 390 m)
7th day: Heisterbach - Bonn (16 km, 140 m)
8th day: departure from Bonn
RHINE HIGHLIGHTS 8 days Rheinsteig Rüdesheim-Koblenz (120km)
1st day: arrival to Rüdesheim and overnight
2nd day: Rüdesheim – Lorch (18 km, 340 m height difference)
3rd day: Lorch – Dörscheid (19 km, 560 m)
4th day: Dörscheid – St. Goarshausen (19 km, 360 m)
5th day: St. Goarshausen – Kamp-Bornh. (20 km, 690 m)
6th day: Kamp-Bornhofen – Braubach (22 km, 620 m)
7th day: Braubach – Koblenz (21 km, 740 m)
8th day: departure from Koblenz
This section is also possible in reverse from Koblenz to Rüdesheim
Silent forests, gorgeous views, castles, vineyards, rugged cliffs, good food.
GETTING THERE
Well served by train and boat. Nearest airports are Bonn-Cologne, or Frankfurt-am-Main.
WHAT TO TAKE
Sturdy walking boots and walking socks (with a change of socks inrucksack), rucksack/day pack, 1 x water bottle with 1 litre capacity,insect repellent, sun glasses, sun hat, sunblock/cream, compass, torch,first-aid kit, mobile phone, swimming costume and a fleece.
WHEN TO GO
Daily March to November. Late Spring or late Summer early Autumn are the most comfortable periods.
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 any reason.
To book, contact worldwalks at:
email:walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) 
(0)1242 254353