Rheinsteig between Koblenz and Rüdesheim

(6 or 8 days of leisurely walking on the Rheinsteig)

Day 1: Arrival at the hotel in Kamp-Bornhofen

Time to visit the Franciscan monastery in Bornhofen or to make a side trip to the castles of Liebenstein and Sterrenberg.

Day 2: Walk Niederlahnstein - Braubach

Walking distance approx. 11 km

Transfer to the Ruppertsklamm near Niederlahnstein. On the Rheinsteig to Braubach, then to Marksburg (guided tour included). Return by train to Kamp-Bornhofen.

Day 3: Walk Braubach - Kamp-Bornhofen

Walking distance approx. 22 km

Transfer to Braubach. On the Rheinsteig back to Kamp-Bornhofen.

Day 4: Walk St. Goarshausen - Kamp-Bornhofen

Walking distance approx. 20 km

Transfer to St. Goarshausen. Walk through the Pulsbachklamm to Kamp-Bornhofen.

Day 5: Walk St. Goarshausen - Kaub (queen stage)

Walking distance approx. 21 km

Transfer to the Loreley Plateau or to St. Goarshausen town. Walk to Kaub, then take the boat back to Kamp-Bornhofen.

Day 6: Walk Kaub - Lorch

Walking distance approx. 16 km

Transfer to Kaub. On the Rheinsteig to Lorch, then return by train to Kamp-Bornhofen.

Day 7: Walk Lorch - Rüdesheim

Walking distance approx. 18 km

Transfer to Lorch. On the Rheinsteig to Assmannshausen, take the chairlift up and continue to the Niederwald Monument. From there, descend to Rüdesheim by cable car or on foot, and return by train to Kamp-Bornhofen.

Relaxed Rheinsteig walking between Koblenz and Rüdesheim, based in Kamp-Bornhofen, as a 6- or 8-day holiday. You stay in a comfortable hotel near the Franciscan monastery, with breakfast and a 3-course dinner each evening. A guided tour of the Marksburg is included. Organised transfers take you to the stages; you walk without your luggage through Ruppertsklamm, Pulsbachklamm and along scenic heights to the Loreley, and on to Kaub, Lorch, Assmannshausen and Rüdesheim. Return journeys by train or boat, plus a personal tour briefing, round off the holiday.

Arrival not included in the price. Train and cable car fares are payable locally.