Vollrads Castle – Eberbach Abbey loop from Hallgarten

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Germany

Hesse

Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Rheingau

Vollrads Castle – Eberbach Abbey loop from Hallgarten

Hard

4.8

(111)

387

hikers

Vollrads Castle – Eberbach Abbey loop from Hallgarten

06:26

22.7km

500m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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671 m

Viewpoint at Schönhell Vineyard

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A place to rest with a wonderful view. The Schönhell is the oldest vineyard in Hallgarten. There is also a view of Johannisberg Castle - with a QR code for further information.

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6.34 km

View of the Rhine from the vineyards

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Nice here - always happy to come back.

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6.58 km

Johannisberg Castle

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Johannisberg Castle: The grounds are very extensive, the neoclassical building is beautiful to look at, and the view is magnificent: it encompasses not only the vineyards, but also allows you …

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8.84 km

Vollrads Castle

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The castle is located in a wildly romantic setting in the vineyards, but is also easily accessible by car. You can enjoy the wine here.

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11.4 km

Viewpoint

17.1 km

View of the Steinberg Vineyard and the Rhine Valley

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The vineyard was already surrounded by stone walls in the 13th century. The current 3.8-kilometer-long Steinberg wall was built in 1866 under Abbot Adolph II Werner von Salmünster (1750-1795) and …

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17.6 km

Main Entrance Gate, Eberbach Abbey

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📜 Anno Domini 1327⚘️…

In the darkness,
among 🕯📜parchment and forbidden books📚, blood was spilled behind monastery walls⛪️....

A cunning Franciscan friar and his young novice seek the truth – and find themselves amidst murder and the Inquisition.

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17.7 km

Eberbach Abbey

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One of the most significant monasteries in Europe and, at the same time, Germany's largest winery invites you to explore. Here you can book guided tours, enjoy wine tastings, listen …

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19.6 km

View of the Rhine Valley

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A very nice resting place that we and the animals really enjoyed. With a fantastic view, we enjoyed the wine and Spundekäs from the Kisselmühle.

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22.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

3.10 km

1.07 km

556 m

443 m

Surfaces

7.34 km

5.49 km

4.94 km

2.98 km

1.85 km

131 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

14°C

6°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

November 30, 2024,Reinsteig Et.19;Johannisberg-Kiedrich

Guuuude wie? That's what you say when you greet someone in the Rheingau. This stage of the Rheinsteig is one of the most beautiful stages. There are highlights along the way such as Vollrads Castle or Eberbach Monastery, which got its name from a monk. This monk supposedly observed a BOAR jumping over the STREAM that flows through the valley. …

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April 11, 2026,RS - Von Schlossheide zum Kloster Eberbach

Long-distance stage in wonderful weather☀️📸🤠. It gets flatter the further you get towards Wiesbaden - almost too flat😅. But the Rheingau with its delicate wine hills: enchanting🥰

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April 3, 2026,Wanderung 03.04.2026 Rheinsteig Etappe 19: Von Johannisberg nach Kiedrich 🙋‍♂️🥾⛅😊

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, we took public transport to Johannisberg, where we had finished our stage yesterday. After a short time, we reached Schloss Vollrads, which lies here amidst the vineyards.

We then continued north through the vineyards. The path climbed a little, and soon the Rheinsteig led us along the edge of the forest, slightly above …

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October 19, 2025,Rheinsteig 03. Etappe Kiedrich - Johannisberg (Süd-Nord)

Hey hikers! Autumn is here, and it's especially beautiful in the Rheingau with its hills and vineyards. A wonderful play of colors combined with the bright sunshine. I was out on the Rheinsteig trail with my hiking group again. This time on Stage 3.
19 hiking enthusiasts enjoyed the sunshine and later, the excellent Rheingau Riesling. Schloss Vollrads and Schloss …

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August 25, 2024,Rheinsteig Etappe 19: Von Johannisberg nach Kiedrich

Yesterday we set off on relaxed paths on Rheinsteig stage 19 from Johannisberg to Kiedrich.

To start, you first hike leisurely through the vineyards. Here you already have great views of the Rhine Valley. Then you continue past a mill and a model airfield and for a first short but tough climb up the Susberg. Then you continue along field …

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June 9, 2025,3.Etappe Rheinsteig. Kiedrich- Johannisberg

Today, there were actually several people on the stage, and everyone had settled down on the few sunbeds 😅
But me, myself, and I prefer to trudge through anyway—past the two castles full of tourists! I count the return trip along the Rhine as part of the beautiful scenery! See you soon. Biggi

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September 16, 2025,Rheinsteig Etappe 19 - Von Johannisberg nach Kiedrich

The Rheinsteig trail is likely to become one of our long-term projects. We haven't managed more than one or two stages per year so far, mainly due to the long journey. That makes it all the more wonderful when the opportunity for a new stage arises.

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June 11, 2025,Rheinsteig Etappe 19 Von Johannisberg nach Kiedrich

Today's Rheinsteig stage took me inland.

I was treated to only a few distant views of the Rhine. Unfortunately, there were also few beautiful paths.

The castle and monastery complex were worth seeing. A longer stop here is worthwhile.

Part of the route took me through the Kiedricher Klosterberg wine-growing region.

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