Urbach Valley – Schwedenschanze Viewpoint loop from Bornich

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Urbach Valley – Schwedenschanze Viewpoint loop from Bornich

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Urbach Valley – Schwedenschanze Viewpoint loop from Bornich

03:09

10.3km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Rheinhänge von Burg Gutenfels bis zur Loreley

UNESCO Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.03 km

Urbach Valley

Highlight • Gorge

A great bridge!

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2.77 km

View of the Rhine bend and sandbanks at Rheinhänge von Burg Gutenfels bis zur Loreley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of the hairpin bends with their sandbars

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3.89 km

Rossstein viewpoint overlooking Oberwesel

Highlight • Viewpoint

Those who arrived here have a great stage behind them. A really worthwhile route.

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3.90 km

Schwedenschanze Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here too, sure-footedness and a head for heights are a must. Otherwise, a super great view and tour.

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4.01 km

Statue of Saint Christopher at Roßstein

Highlight • Monument

The statue was stolen. On November 29, 2023, only the empty base was visible.

Without words!

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4.07 km

Rossstein Viewpoint (Rhine Slopes from Gutenfels Castle to the Loreley)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view, great rest area on the rocks in the sun

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4.16 km

View of the Rhine and Oberwesel

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rheinsteig Königsetappe .... I've hiked this stage three times now, but I'm always thrilled, one of the most beautiful places the Middle Rhine Valley has to offer. You should go …

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4.24 km

View of the Rhine Valley from the Hahnenplatte Pavilion

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view, I cooked a nice coffee there ;-)

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.48 km

1.51 km

846 m

319 m

171 m

Surfaces

4.55 km

2.94 km

1.79 km

894 m

149 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

13°C

6°C

22 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

March 17, 2022,Urbach C - Runde, Teilstück ausschildern 🚶🏻‍♂️

After I had already tried yesterday and after 1 km descent into the valley at the first tree I wanted to sign I noticed that the signs are still in the trunk of the car 🤦‍♂️, I was better prepared today. The backpack was also correspondingly heavy (cordless screwdriver plus spare battery, drilling template, several cartridges with glue, screws, wire …

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January 17, 2023,Urbachtal und Schwedenschanze

Brilliant weather for this little tour to one of the most spectacular vantage points on the Rheinsteig ⛰️

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December 22, 2025,Rheinsteigrunde Dörscheid 🚶🏼‍♂️

Today, Silke has to work on a Monday for once, so I went for a hike on my own.

The Weisel hiking trails include the "Urbach Loops." I made a significant contribution to the route of Loop A. In my opinion, Loop B is completely unappealing, and Loop C is actually nice, but too long from Weisel and essentially identical …

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