Nierstein Watchtower – Schwabsburg Keep loop from Nackenheim

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Nierstein Watchtower – Schwabsburg Keep loop from Nackenheim

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Nierstein Watchtower – Schwabsburg Keep loop from Nackenheim

05:02

18.3km

300m

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 27, 2026

Tips

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.79 km

View of the Rhine from the Ehrenkreuz in Nackenheim

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A breathtaking view from up here.

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2.19 km

View of the Taunus and Großer Feldberg

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What a great view!

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3.53 km

Spitzhäusje (Schmitts Käppchen) with a view of the Rhine Valley

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"Schmitts Kappelchen" - that's the name of the over 100 year old vineyard house / Spitzhäusje - is located above the Red Slope. It was not until 2015 that two renters brought it into shape inside and out.

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6.42 km

Nierstein Watchtower

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The watch tower above the town of Nierstein, located north in the Rote Hang, is the highest vantage point in the vineyards with an excellent panoramic view over Nierstein to …

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8.59 km

View from the Roter Hang towards Schwabsburg Tower

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Worthwhile views in all directions

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8.90 km

Schwabsburg Keep

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The 106 steps up to the tower are worthwhile.

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12.6 km

View of the Rhine Valley from the Roter Hang near Nierstein

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From the Roter Hang near Nierstein you have a great view of the Rhine Valley.

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15.2 km

View of the Rhine Valley from the vineyards

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Wide view over the Rhine.

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18.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

1.03 km

859 m

286 m

132 m

Surfaces

8.70 km

7.30 km

1.03 km

991 m

148 m

142 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

16°C

4°C

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

June 19, 2025,🌞 schöne Wein(t)sichten 🥰🌞🥵

Today is a public holiday here, so I have an extra day off this week ☺️
I knew it was going to be hot and I kept wondering the whole way... WHY on earth did I choose this tour for today? 🫣
I'd been thinking about going into the vineyards for the past few days, but I hadn't come up …

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