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Rüdesheim am Rhein

Rossel Ruins – Niederwald monument loop from Bingen

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Germany

Hesse

Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Rüdesheim am Rhein

Rossel Ruins – Niederwald monument loop from Bingen

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4.8

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172

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Rossel Ruins – Niederwald monument loop from Bingen

01:32

4.81km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. 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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Your route passes through protected areas

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Niederwald bei Rüdesheim

UNESCO Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal

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138 m

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 …

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165 m

Niederwald Temple

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Beautiful view from up here

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437 m

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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2.27 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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2.50 km

Enchanted Cave

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A fun change for all ages.

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2.90 km

View of the Nahe Confluence and Bingen

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Great view over Bingen and the Nahe estuary

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4.55 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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4.81 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.12 km

557 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.12 km

893 m

760 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Wednesday 22 July

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Rossel Ruins – Niederwald monument loop from Bingen

Monopteros Temple with View of the Rhine

Niederwald Temple

View of Bingen

View of Bingen, the Nahe Confluence, and the Mäuseturm

Rossel Ruins

Enchanted Cave

View of the Nahe Confluence and Bingen

Niederwald monument

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