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Stage 15
Rheinsteig Stage 15: St. Goarshausen - Kaub (North - South)
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Leiselfeld im FrühlingPhoto: Dominik Ketz, Rheinland-Pfalz Tourismus GmbH
Author’s recommendation
Track types
Rest stops
Loreley Tourist-InformationRheinsteigRast
FETZ - Das Loreley Hotel
Safety information
Health and safety- Wear suitable weatherproof clothing that will protect you from cold, wet, heat and sunshine.
- Make sure you take regular breaks and don't overexert yourself.
- Take enough fluids with you as there are sections without rest stops.
- Wear suitable hiking boots/shoes which give you enough grip on slippery, steep, rocky and uneven surfaces.
- Avoid any sections of the route which you feel are too difficult for you. Natural trails can quickly become wet and slippery in adverse weather conditions.
- Particularly in autumn, you should be careful of uneven ground, roots, stones or holes that have been covered by leaves.
- You need to take these kinds of adverse conditions into account every time you go on a hike.
- Particularly steep and dangerous places are made safer with handrails or ropes. Please use these as safety aids. Handrails are not to be climbed on or used to get a better view!
Tips and hints
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Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
If you have enjoyed the view for long enough, you can go to the starting point of the Lorelei wine trail and arrive at the Lieselfeld plateau. What follows is difficult to describe – you have to experience it: spectacular viewing points at the Spitznack rock, the Felsenkanzel, the five lake viewing point and the forest school. Then you have to descend once again into the Urbach Valley and up the other side to Alte Burg Castle. A narrow path, clinging tightly to the slope, begins close to the castle. It leads to the Rosssteinen, a magnificent viewing point on the rocks opposite Oberwesel. From here, it's not far to the plateau where the village of Dörscheid is situated. The long descent through the steep terraced vineyards of Kaub with stunning views of Rheingrafenstein Castle begins here.
Getting home: follow the footpaths to the train station.
Note
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Bus/train to St. Goarshausen train stationGetting there
By car: B42 to St. Goarshausen train stationFollow the path from the train station to the Hasenbach Valley (ca. 100m).
Parking
Car park at St. Goarshausen train stationCoordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Literatur zum Rheinsteig erhältlich im Online-Shop des Rheinsteigs
Author’s map recommendations
Rheinsteig-Wanderkarten sind erhältlich im Online-Shop des Rheinsteigs
Equipment
Hiking boots/shoesSuitable weatherproof clothing
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- 21 Waypoints
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