Liebenstein Castle – View of Kamp-Bornhofen loop from Kestert

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Liebenstein Castle – View of Kamp-Bornhofen loop from Kestert

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Liebenstein Castle – View of Kamp-Bornhofen loop from Kestert

05:50

20.1km

490m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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UNESCO Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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544 m

Bench with a view of the Rhine Valley

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small bench with fascinating view of the Rhine Valley.

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4.94 km

Viewpoint

6.44 km

View of the Castles Liebenstein and Sterrenberg (Feindliche Brüder)

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Super panoramic view of the castles Liebenstein and Sterrenberg (enemy brothers) as well as over and into the Rhine Valley.

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6.89 km

Liebenstein Castle

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There is a café in the castle, which is ideal for a break. On the castle terrace you have a beautiful view of the Rhine and from the castle room …

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8.05 km

View of the Feindliche Brüder Castles

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Worthwhile castles and cozy refreshment stop at Burg Liebenstein.

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9.62 km

View of the Feindliche Brüder Castles and Bad Salzig

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Wilhelmshöhe viewpoint with a beautiful view of Sterrenberg Castle

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10.6 km

View of the Rhine from Pfählsberg

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Rest stops and great views offers the Rheinsteig and is always an experience.

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11.8 km

Scenic bench with views of the Rhine Valley

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Great view of the Rhine and the Rhine Valley

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13.7 km

View of Kamp-Bornhofen

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On the Rheinsteig stage from Filsen to Kestert you have a wonderful view of Kamp Bornhofen.

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20.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

4.57 km

1.87 km

339 m

280 m

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.07 km

5.32 km

3.95 km

3.44 km

172 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

16°C

5°C

12 %

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Comments

July 8, 2023,Von Kestert nach Kamp-Bornhofen – Rheinsteig

After the first 4 stages on the Rheinsteig with my daughter, I started alone in Kestert today in the rain. Later it got very warm again. Highlights today were spectacular views and a visit to Liebenstein Castle. Tomorrow we're heading back home.

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August 12, 2025,🚌🚊🥾Rheinsteig - Kamp - Bornhofen Bahnhof - Burg Sterrenberg - Burg Liebenstein - Kestert Bahnhof

On the approach to the Rheinsteig trail from Kamp-Bornhofen, I chose the more difficult option. I climbed a distance of 210 meters in elevation.

When I reached the top, I was completely exhausted. Perhaps that was also the reason why I misinterpreted the Rheinsteig signs and initially went the wrong way, forcing me to take a detour of about 3.5 …

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November 3, 2023,Etappe 13: Von Kamp-Bornhofen nach Kestert – Rheinsteig - 03.11.2023

Today we finally went back to the Rheinsteig. The 13th stage showed itself in 🍁colors in nice weather.

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March 18, 2025,Rheinsteig 13 🪜von Kamp-Bornhofen nach Kestert 🚶‍♂️🥾🧢🧱🍂🍁

After 16 and 18 it was time to do Rheinsteig 13 today 😉😉😉 but I did it backwards 😂😂😂 I started straight from my accommodation and then took the train back to the starting point. But a climb 🪜 is still a climb no matter which direction you come from. 🔛 It was a great tour that went from moderately …

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September 6, 2025,Wanderung 06.09.2025 Rheinsteig Etappe 13 von Kamp-Bornhofen nach Kesten 🙋‍♂️🥾🌥️😊

This morning we set off early and took public transport to Kamp-Bornhofen. From the train station in Kamp-Bornhofen, the hike began with a steep climb to the Rosenlay. However, the challenging climb was rewarded with a magnificent view. From here, the Rheinsteig trail gently meandered its way up the ridge. Beautiful views presented themselves time and again before the descent …

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September 30, 2025,Rheinsteig: Von Kestert nach Kamp-Bornhofen

Beautiful, varied tour with great views of the Rhine 😎🥾

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March 27, 2025,Rheinsteig Etappe 13 Von Kamp-Bornhofen nach Kestert

Once again, we were out hiking the Rheinsteig in perfect hiking weather. The tour led from Kamp-Bornhofen to Kestert. Once again, the climb was steep and rapid. Via Rosenlay and Wilhemshöhe, we reached the "Hostile Brothers," Sterrenberg Castle, and Liebenstein Castle.

Many narrow paths over hilltops alternated with wide forest and farm tracks.

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September 14, 2025,Rheinsteig - Etappe 9: From Kestert to Kamp-Bornhofen

Almost a year after arriving in Kestert (leg 8), we continued the "hike" with the aim to reach Bonn (or at least Koblenz).
We left home in light rain, but we were rewarded with sunshine when we arrived in Kestert.
A fairly easy hike, but really nice. The autumn has not really started to colour the nature, but it will …