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Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Rüdesheim am Rhein

Niederwald monument – Rossel Ruins loop from Assmannshausen

Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Rüdesheim am Rhein

Niederwald monument – Rossel Ruins loop from Assmannshausen

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Niederwald monument – Rossel Ruins loop from Assmannshausen

00:32

6.60km

90m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.62 km for 297 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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59 m

Stone Fountain at Jagdschloss Niederwald

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In 1764, Johann Friedrich Karl Maximilian Amor Maria Graf von Ostein built the hunting lodge as the new main building of the estate, a simple rectangular building with a slate-covered …

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3.50 km

View of the Rhine Valley from the Niederwald Monument

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When waiting in line, consider walking or cycling.

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3.64 km

Monopteros Temple with View of the Rhine

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In the 18th century, more precisely in 1788, Karl Maximilian Graf von Ostein had a monopteros built on the Niederwald above Rüdesheim am Rhein, which became part of his newly …

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3.92 km

Niederwald monument

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The imposing Niederwald Monument is located above the town of Rüdesheim. The monument commemorates the unification of Germany in 1871. The construction of the monument took six years. The Niederwald …

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4.19 km

View of Bingen and the Rhine from the vineyards

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Wonderful view of the Rhine

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5.81 km

Rossel Ruins

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The Rossel castle ruins were built in 1774 by Count Ostein on the highest elevation in the Niederwald. It is a popular tourist destination, especially because of its wonderful view of the Nahe estuary and the Binger Loch.

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6.04 km

Enchanted Cave

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A fun change for all ages.

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6.60 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.32 km

1.15 km

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Surfaces

3.55 km

2.41 km

511 m

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