Niederwald monument – Rüdesheim Rhine Ferry loop from Bingen-Gaulsheim

Niederwald monument – Rüdesheim Rhine Ferry loop from Bingen-Gaulsheim

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Niederwald monument – Rüdesheim Rhine Ferry loop from Bingen-Gaulsheim

02:25

43.0km

690m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.92 km for 669 m

Open: • Monday-Sunday: 6:00 AM-12:00 AM (otherwise closed)

After 39.4 km for 669 m

Open: • Monday-Sunday: 6:00 AM-12:00 AM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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777 m

Ruine Hindenburgbrücke

Ruins

1.72 km

View of Rüdesheim and the Niederwald Monument from the Rhine

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A particularly impressive view of the Niederwald Monument opens up from the opposite Bingen cultural bank. From there, you look directly across the wide, glittering current of the Rhine to …

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18.6 km

View of Wispertal

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After almost the climb to Presberg is done you look far to the north in the distance, fantastically beautiful! Always worth this climb.

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19.2 km

Viewpoint

30.3 km

Aulhausen Pottery Kiln

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In 2008, a reconstruction of a pottery kiln that had been in use since the 12th century. Aulhausen was first referred to as "Ulenhusen" in 1210, derived from "Ullner" (potter). …

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33.4 km

Niederwald monument

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The imposing Niederwald Monument is located above the town of Rüdesheim. The monument commemorates the unification of Germany in 1871. The construction of the monument took six years. The Niederwald …

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33.8 km

Rüdesheim Cable Car

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Now runs until the end of the Christmas market on December 23rd. from 11.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. ⏰! Then it's winter break again ❄️

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37.3 km

Col de Germania ascent -Rüdesheim/Aulhausen 🚴‍♂️

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Col de Germania – Ascent - Rüdesheim/Aulhausen 🚴‍♂️

The challenging bike ride from Rüdesheim to Aulhausen begins on the "Zum Niederwalddenkmal" exit road, which climbs quite steeply in places.

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38.3 km

Eagle Tower Rüdesheim

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The Eagle Tower, standing on the banks of the Rhine, is a remnant of Rüdesheim's former town fortifications. It was built in the 15th century as the southeastern corner bastion of the town wall.

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40.1 km

Rüdesheim Rhine Ferry

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Rhine Ferry - Bingen/Rüdesheim 🚴‍♂️

The year-round car and passenger ferry operates a 20-minute shuttle service between Rüdesheim in Hesse and Bingen in Rhineland-Palatinate, with a crossing time of approximately 5 minutes.

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43.0 km

End point

Train Station

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