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Rossel Ruins – Niederwald monument loop from Rüdesheim (Rhein)

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Germany

Hesse

Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Rüdesheim am Rhein

Rossel Ruins – Niederwald monument loop from Rüdesheim (Rhein)

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Rossel Ruins – Niederwald monument loop from Rüdesheim (Rhein)

03:40

12.2km

380m

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: May 18, 2026

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Niederwald bei Rüdesheim

UNESCO Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.25 km

View of Ehrenfels Castle and Bingen

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Very great bike path with many castles

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5.14 km

View over Assmannshausen

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Here you have a very nice view of and over Assmannshausen. A small staircase leads down to the village.

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8.17 km

View of the Rhine Valley from the Rittersaal ruins

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You should definitely visit during the hike over the Niederwald. Great view towards Trechtingshausen and towards Bingen.

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8.47 km

The Rossel castle ruins were built in 1774 by Count Ostein on the highest elevation in the Niederwald. It is a popular tourist destination, especially because of its wonderful view of the Nahe estuary and the Binger Loch.

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8.47 km

View of Bingen, the Nahe Confluence, and the Mäuseturm

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From the Rössel there is a beautiful view of the Nahe valley.

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8.64 km

View of the Nahe Confluence and Bingen

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Great view over Bingen and the Nahe estuary

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10.3 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 Monument has a total height of 38.18 meters and weighs 75 tons. The main figure, which is 12.5 meters high, shows the warrior Germania. The fantastic view from here should not go unmentioned.

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10.5 km

Monopteros Temple with View of the Rhine

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In the 18th century, more precisely in 1788, Karl Maximilian Graf von Ostein had a monopteros built on the Niederwald above Rüdesheim am Rhein, which became part of his newly created park. Even back then, his often important guests were thrilled by the magnificent view of the Rhine. Even today, the view from the Niederwaldtempel conveys pure Rhine romanticism. The wonderful view to the south shows the Rhine Valley in all its magnificence and distinctiveness at any time of the year.

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12.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

1.19 km

434 m

334 m

Surfaces

3.94 km

3.46 km

2.63 km

1.28 km

772 m

116 m

Elevation

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Rossel Ruins – Niederwald monument loop from Rüdesheim (Rhein)

View of Ehrenfels Castle and Bingen

View over Assmannshausen

View of the Rhine Valley from the Rittersaal ruins

Rossel Ruins

View of Bingen, the Nahe Confluence, and the Mäuseturm

View of the Nahe Confluence and Bingen

Niederwald monument

Monopteros Temple with View of the Rhine

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