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Hesse
Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis
Rüdesheim am Rhein

Hilchenhaus – Eiserne Hand loop from Niederwalddenkmal

Hard

5.0

(2)

21

riders

Hilchenhaus – Eiserne Hand loop from Niederwalddenkmal

02:52

30.6km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Teufelskadrich bei Lorch

Guntal bei Presberg

UNESCO Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.07 km

Robert-Weber Hut at Teufelskadrich

Highlight • Mountain Hut

2

4.10 km

The Teufelskadrich (or Teufelskädrich, if you believe the sign on site) is a rocky outcrop high above the Rhine Valley. From here you have a magnificent view over the deeply cut valley. There is also a cozy weather shelter here.

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6.67 km

Bodentaler Bach

Lake

4

10.2 km

Every bank has a wonderful view here.

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5

12.2 km

A trip through the vineyards is always worth it, if only for the view.

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13.1 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

7

13.9 km

8

14.6 km

Hilchenhaus

Highlight • Historical Site

The ancestral home of the Knights of Hilchen was built around 1500

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21.5 km

Guntal bei Presberg

Nature Reserve

10

25.1 km

Eiserne Hand

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Iron Hand is a prominent saddle point in the Rheingau region, located at an elevation of approximately 453 meters between the Rhine Valley and the Groloch Valley near Rüdesheim …

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11

26.4 km

Barn at Forsthaus Kammerforst

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful forest paths, little activity. Only the twittering of birds, otherwise absolute peace. ... unless wood is made. ;-)

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30.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

3.73 km

2.47 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

7.10 km

2.51 km

1.29 km

325 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Friday 23 October

12°C

6°C

92 %

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