Stahleck Castle – Bacharach Old Town loop from Bacharach
Stahleck Castle – Bacharach Old Town loop from Bacharach
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Stahleck Castle – Bacharach Old Town loop from Bacharach
01:16
4.22km
130m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
UNESCO Welterbe Kulturlandschaft Oberes Mittelrheintal
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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428 m
Bacharach town wall and Stahleck Castle
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Of the original 16 city gates, 9 are still standing.
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512 m
Eselspfad Trail
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565 m
View of the Rhine at Bacharach
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744 m
Stahleck Castle
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From the castle you have a very nice view of the Rhine Valley.
The castle itself has been restored and houses a very good youth hostel.
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1.16 km
Bacharacher Wernerkapelle
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1.31 km
Marktturm
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1.32 km
Bacharach Old Town
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3.82 km
Steeger Tor and Malerwinkel
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4.22 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.41 km
1.10 km
265 m
257 m
167 m
Surfaces
1.84 km
1.02 km
640 m
587 m
118 m
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Elevation
Highest point (150 m)
Lowest point (90 m)
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Weather
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Monday 11 May
12°C
2°C
32 %
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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h
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