Welcome to the Rheinsteig trail’s official internet site

The Rheinsteig® trail runs along the right bank of the river Rhine between Bonn, Koblenz und Wiesbaden along predominantly narrow paths and challenging inclines, uphill and downhill, leading to forests, vineyards and spectacular views. This exceptionally well sign-posted and closely networked trail offers opportunities for ambitious long-distance walking tours or for a variety of short tours. It can easily be reached by train, boat and car and is near several airports.

Rheinsteig route map

The Rheinsteig route map, scale 1:50,000 showing the course followed by the river Rhine from Wiesbaden to Bonn with special emphasis on the Rheinsteig trail, its access paths and the most well-known regional trails, published in September 2005. Published by the Rhineland-Palatinate regional survey office in cooperation with the Rheinsteig project office; price: € 9.50; printed on waterproof Pretex paper.

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Looking for tour tips? – Find them here!

There are two guidebooks on the Rheinsteig trail. „Ein schöner Tag-Rheinsteig“ (a lovely day on the Rheinsteig) describes the route from north to south and offers tips on using GPS. „Abenteuer-Rheinsteig“ (adventure Rheinsteig) explains all details along the trail to those hiking north from Wiesbaden and is a great help when planning a tour.

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Weather in the region

Here you can find current weather forecasts in preparation for your walking tour.

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Rheinsteig-Guide

Great views, many insights, meadows, forests and wine: the Rheinsteig is becoming Europe’s new top trail. The adventure guide describes 20 one-day tours and offers great tips on places where you can experience and discover nature and of course places where you can stop for a drink and a bite to eat. It also includes maps, navigational facts and detailed information on parking, public transport and photo spots.

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