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Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Rüdesheim am Rhein

St. Hildegard Abbey – Eiserne Hand loop from Rüdesheim (Rhein)

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Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Rüdesheim am Rhein

St. Hildegard Abbey – Eiserne Hand loop from Rüdesheim (Rhein)

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St. Hildegard Abbey – Eiserne Hand loop from Rüdesheim (Rhein)

03:13

33.4km

730m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Teufelskadrich bei Lorch

UNESCO Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.29 km

View of the Rhine and the Rüdesheim vineyards

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Magnificent view over Rüdesheim, the Rhine to the other side of the Rhine and the Binger Rochusberg.

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2

2.05 km

View of St. Hildegard's Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Abbey of St. Hildegard is a Benedictine monastery in Eibingen near Rüdesheim in the diocese of Limburg. The abbey has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley since 2002.
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3

3.31 km

St. Hildegard Abbey

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A remarkable building from the early 20th century. Here you will find a small, cozy café and a gift shop.

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4

5.40 km

Blaubachwiese

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A well-developed route for a leisurely drive.

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5

15.2 km

Robert-Weber Hut at Teufelskadrich

Highlight • Mountain Hut

6

15.2 km

View of the Rhine Valley from Teufelskadrich

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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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7

20.1 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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8

32.4 km

Old Town of Rüdesheim am Rhein

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Very nice excursion site, located directly on the Rhine.

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B

33.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.8 km

2.85 km

1.17 km

1.14 km

521 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

7.53 km

1.28 km

612 m

162 m

134 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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