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Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhein-Lahn-Kreis

Gutenfels Castle loop from Kaub

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhein-Lahn-Kreis

Gutenfels Castle loop from Kaub

Moderate

4.8

(4)

22

hikers

Gutenfels Castle loop from Kaub

03:29

11.6km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Rheinhänge von Burg Gutenfels bis zur Loreley

UNESCO Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

6.08 km

View of Pfalzgrafenstein Castle

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The best way to see it is by ferry.
It stops there on every crossing. You can leave the ferry, look around and get on again on the next crossing.

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2

6.88 km

View of Pfalzgrafenstein Castle

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In order to secure customs revenue, the Rhenish Count Palatine Ludwig II first built the pentagonal tower on the island in 1327 (construction may have started as early as 1326). …

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3

7.18 km

Views of the Rhine and Pfalzgrafenstein Castle from the Rheinsteig (Lorch to Kaub)

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Magnificent area. Steep vineyards, numerous castles and the Rhine flowing below.

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4

7.46 km

Gutenfels Castle

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Impressive former customs castle, which stands on an island in front of Kaub. Visible from far away from the Rheinsteig.

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5

8.76 km

View of the Gutenfels and Pfalzgrafenstein castles

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One of the beautiful views over the Rhine

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6

8.93 km

View of Pfalzgrafenstein Castle

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I think the idea with a wine tasting on the way well, even if everything was already drunk with us. Too bad that there is no cooling. Above there is …

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7

10.7 km

Narrow path lined with flowering broom in Rheinhänge von Burg Gutenfels bis zur Loreley

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8

11.4 km

Dörscheider Heide Nature Reserve

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Here you can find the so-called Spanish flag 🦋 relatively often (in July e.g. )

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.18 km

3.10 km

1.70 km

1.25 km

396 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.03 km

2.15 km

1.96 km

1.41 km

991 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

15°C

4°C

13 %

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