View of Sankt Goarshausen – View of Katz Castle loop from Hahnstätten

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View of Sankt Goarshausen – View of Katz Castle loop from Hahnstätten

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View of Sankt Goarshausen – View of Katz Castle loop from Hahnstätten

06:32

87.2km

1,470m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 41.5 km for 372 m

After 42.5 km for 372 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.15 km

Hohlenfelsbachtal

Nature Reserve

5.94 km

Katzenelnbogen Quarry

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The quarry is still active and the fence has a great view of this huge mining area

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11.8 km

Rest Area with View of Katzenelnbogen

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with a beautiful view and new benches with a table

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29.1 km

Löschwasserentnahme

Lake

42.2 km

View of Sankt Goarshausen

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Sankt Goarshausen is a picturesque town located in the Rhine Valley region of Germany. It is famous for its beautiful landscapes and for being close to the famous Rheinfels Castle, which offers stunning views of the Rhine River. Here are some points about Sankt Goarshausen:
Location: Situated in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Sankt Goarshausen is well-positioned to explore the Rhine region, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Rheinfels Castle: One of the main tourist attractions in the area, this medieval castle is one of the largest fortifications on the Rhine. Visiting the castle offers not only an immersion in history but also incredible views of the valley.
Outdoor Activities: The town and its surroundings are popular for hiking, biking, and river cruises. The trails around provide breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
Culture and History: Sankt Goarshausen has a historic charm, with cobblestone streets and traditional buildings. The town is a great place to explore local culture, including festivals and events throughout the year.
Nearby Attractions: In addition to the castle, the town is close to other tourist spots, such as Sankt Goar, famous for its vineyards, and several charming villages along the Rhine.

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42.4 km

View of Katz Castle

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The ongoing conflict between the Electors of Trier and the Counts of Katzenelnbogen can be seen in the Bug “Katz”, which can only be viewed from the outside, as well as in its counterpart, the “Maus” Castle. The castle in St. Goarshausen, which was actually built in 1371 as Neu-Katzenelnbogen Castle, was given the popular name “Katz”. The Counts of Katzenelnbogen wanted to use it to protect their possessions on the Rhine and in particular the customs office in St. Goar opposite - as well as consciously setting a counterweight to the “Maus” castle in Electorate, which threatened their customs clearance.
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43.2 km

View of Rheinfels Castle

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According to the municipality of St. Goar, the ruins of Rheinfels Castle are the largest castle ruins on the Rhine. The floor plans and the very informative presentations (information material, museum) provide an excellent insight into the history of fortifications.
At the time of construction, the buildings were up to 3 floors higher than they are today! The castle, built by the Count of Katzenelnbogen in the middle of the 13th century, was primarily used to secure customs duties and was expanded into a fortress in the 16th/17th century. Source: burgen.de/burgen-und-schloesser/deutschland/burg-rheinfels

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74.4 km

Bench With a View of Katzenelnbogen and the Taunus

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A beautiful rest area with breathtaking views over the Einrich and far into the Taunus Mountains. Katzenelnbogen and the small villages lie at your feet.

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77.0 km

Emigrant Village Niederfischbach Historical Information Board

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The board on the former village square of the emigrant village of Niederfischbach is located directly on the Loreley-Aar cycle path.

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81.0 km

View of Katzenelnbogen

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Coming from Hahnstätten towards Katzenelnbogen/Nastätten, wonderful panoramic view of Katzenelnbogen and surroundings

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87.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.2 km

18.5 km

10.4 km

10.2 km

3.94 km

745 m

283 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

60.1 km

18.6 km

5.62 km

1.41 km

898 m

605 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

12°C

4°C

40 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

August 26, 2024,🚲 - "Loreley-Aar-Radweg"

Actually, I just wanted to say goodbye to the last few lazy days 🥳🎂 with a little ride 🚲 and an ice cream.
It went completely wrong again. The old signpost for the cycle path was to blame. Off we went.
As if in a frenzy, I went from the Aar, across the Einrich, i.e. through the furthest Taunus and …

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June 3, 2022,Limburg an der Lahn bis St. Goar 🚴🚴☀️👍

So now finally on YouTube. Have fun..

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May 23, 2022,(Tag1)von Oberwesel am Rhein über Katzenelnbogen nach Runkel an der Lahn

Here we go 😎
Took the train to Oberwesel am Rhein and enjoyed some nice relaxing days there 🍷😁
Started there today in the direction of home and took the ferry across to Sankt Goar, then drove via Bogel, Katzenelnbogen to Runkel, where there was a single trail, one or the other nice dirt road and some longer nasty 14 …

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