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Walking route · Koblenz · Updated on 14 November 2026

Rheinsteig (Oberes Mittelrheintal) walk

Rheinsteig (Oberes Mittelrheintal) is a walk of 117.5 km from Koblenz. Along the way you'll find 460 benches, 4 water fountains and refill points and 12 public toilets.

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Rheinsteig (Oberes Mittelrheintal)
Burg Katz · after 64.9 km
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Ruppertsklamm
Ruppertsklamm · after 11.2 km
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Marksburg
Marksburg · after 21.5 km
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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 117.5 km
  • ± 4:00 h per stage
  • ↑ 3,398 m · ↓ 3,185 m
  • Moderate per stage
  • From A to B
  • National route
  • Colour of the signs

  1. Start in Koblenz

    0 km

  2. 11.2 km · 64 benches

    Ruppertsklamm

    11.2 km

    Attraction

  3. 10.2 km · 37 benches

    Marksburg

    21.5 km

    Public toilet

  4. 10.6 km · 40 benches

    Schloss Liebeneck

    32.1 km

    Castle

  5. 11.2 km · 26 benches

    Burg Liebenstein

    43.3 km

    Castle

  6. 6.4 km · 15 benches

    2 water fountains and refill points

    49.7 km

  7. 8.2 km · 19 benches

    Maus Castle

    57.9 km

    Castle

  8. 7.1 km · 43 benches

    Katz Castle

    64.9 km

    Castle

  9. 2.3 km · 5 benches

    Sommerrodelbahn Loreley-Bob

    67.2 km

    2 public toilets

  10. 167 m · 2 benches

    Public toilet

    67.4 km

  11. 1.1 km · 11 benches

    Water point

    68.5 km

  12. 7.3 km · 14 benches

    Burg Herzogenstein (Bodendenkmal)

    75.8 km

    Archaeological site

  13. 7.3 km · 14 benches

    Blüchermuseum Kaub

    83.1 km

    3 public toilets

  14. 216 m · 22 benches

    Lotsenmuseum

    83.3 km

    Public toilet

  15. 10 km · 36 benches

    Water point

    93.4 km

  16. 2.5 km · 7 benches

    Ruine Nollig

    95.9 km

    Castle

  17. 1.2 km · 8 benches

    2 public toilets

    97.1 km

  18. 151 m · 5 benches

    Public toilet

    97.2 km

  19. 16.6 km · 38 benches

    Jagdschloss Niederwald

    113.8 km

    Castle

  20. 866 m · 5 benches

    Rittersaal

    114.6 km

    Viewpoint

  21. 220 m

    Rossel

    114.9 km

    Viewpoint

  22. 2.3 km · 14 benches

    Binger Blick

    117.1 km

    Viewpoint

  23. 170 m · 8 benches

    Niederwalddenkmal

    117.3 km

    Attraction

  24. 223 m · 26 benches

    Finish

    117.5 km

    At the finish: Temple and public toilet.

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Longest stretch without a toilet: 45.8 kmBetween 21.5 km and 67.2 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the water points, toilets and sights within 100 m of it.

17 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 9 more along the route are on the map.

Stages (8)

  1. 1Rheinsteig Etappe 10 [Koblenz Ehrenbreitenstein - Niederlahnstein]12.3 km
  2. 2Rheinsteig Etappe 11 [Niederlahnstein - Braubach]8.4 km
  3. 3Rheinsteig Etappe 12 [Braubach - Kamp-Bornhofen]16.5 km
  4. 4Rheinsteig Etappe 13 [Kamp-Bornhofen - Kestert]12.5 km
  5. 5Rheinsteig Etappe 14 [Kestert - St. Goarshausen]12.1 km
  6. 6Rheinsteig Etappe 15 [St. Goarshausen - Kaub]21.5 km
  7. 7Rheinsteig Etappe 16 [Kaub - Lorch]13.8 km
  8. 8Rheinsteig Etappe 17 [Lorch - Rüdesheim]20.4 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 3,398 m
Down
↓ 3,185 m
Highest point
368 m
Lowest point
67 m
  • 5-10% slope · 40.6 km
  • 10-15% slope · 14.9 km
  • 15-20% slope · 3 km
  • 20% slope or steeper · 580 m
  • 26 stairs

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

117.5 km in total
  • Track: 64 km
  • Path: 37.4 km
  • Street: 9.4 km
  • Footpath: 2.4 km
  • Road: 1.5 km
  • Stairs: 26 stairs
  • Busy road: 350 m

Surfaces

117.5 km in total
  • Gravel: 47.2 km
  • Unpaved: 34 km
  • Asphalt: 12.7 km
  • Natural: 5.5 km
  • Paved: 4.6 km
  • Unknown: 12.4 km

About the walking route Rheinsteig (Oberes Mittelrheintal)

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Rheinsteig (Oberes Mittelrheintal) is a walking route of 117.5 km that starts in Koblenz. It does not end where it starts. You start in Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein and finish in Rüdesheim. Along the way you pass Ruppertsklamm (after 11.2 km), Marksburg (after 21.5 km) and Schloss Liebeneck (after 32.1 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 3,398 m in total and descend 3,185 m. There are 26 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 4:00 h per stage, without breaks. Per stage the level is moderate.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (64 km), path (37.4 km) and street (9.4 km). Of the surface, 47.2 km gravel and 34 km unpaved. For 12.4 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 460 benches, 4 water fountains and refill points and 12 public toilets. You can fill your bottle after 49.7 km, after 68.5 km and after 93.4 km. The longest stretch without a toilet is 45.8 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Rheinsteig

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Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1LoreleiLoreleiAttraction · 330 m from the route
  2. 2Ehrenbreitstein FortressEhrenbreitstein FortressCastle · 742 m from the route
  3. 3Deutsches EckDeutsches EckViewpoint · 688 m from the route
  4. 4Schloss StolzenfelsSchloss StolzenfelsCastle · 2.3 km from the route
  5. 5Burg StahleckBurg StahleckCastle · 878 m from the route
  6. 6Pfalzgrafenstein CastlePfalzgrafenstein CastleAttraction · 213 m from the route
  7. 7Rheinfels CastleRheinfels CastleCastle · 688 m from the route
  8. 8Burg RheinsteinBurg RheinsteinCastle · 699 m from the route
  9. 9Fürstenberg CastleFürstenberg CastleCastle · 1 km from the route
  10. 10EhrenfelsEhrenfelsCastle · 230 m from the route
  11. 11DrosselgasseDrosselgasseAttraction · 1.4 km from the route
  12. 12Siegfried's Mechanical Music CabinetSiegfried's Mechanical Music CabinetMuseum · 1.3 km from the route
  13. 13Royal ChairRoyal ChairMonument · 1.7 km from the route
  14. 14Eibingen AbbeyEibingen AbbeyAttraction · 2.2 km from the route
  15. 15Foucault pendulumFoucault pendulumAttraction · 3.6 km from the route
  16. 16Burg GutenfelsBurg GutenfelsCastle · 100 m from the route
  17. 17PhilippsburgPhilippsburgCastle · 151 m from the route
  18. 18Mutter-Beethoven-HausMutter-Beethoven-HausMuseum · 164 m from the route
  19. 19Ruine SareckRuine SareckRuins · 177 m from the route
  20. 20Burg SterrenbergBurg SterrenbergCastle · 192 m from the route
  21. 21RheinmuseumRheinmuseumMuseum · 247 m from the route
  22. 22Häusener KranHäusener KranAttraction · 320 m from the route
  23. 23PegelhausPegelhausAttraction · 337 m from the route
  24. 24DikasterialgebäudeDikasterialgebäudeCastle · 351 m from the route
  25. 25Fort AstersteinFort AstersteinCastle · 372 m from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Rheinsteig (Oberes Mittelrheintal)?

Rheinsteig (Oberes Mittelrheintal) is 117.5 km long, in 8 stages of 14.7 km on average. Allow ± 4:00 h per stage of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

How many stages does this route have?

The route is split into 8 stages of 14.7 km on average, 117.5 km in all. The shortest stage is 8.4 km, the longest 21.5 km.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route runs from Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein to Rüdesheim.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Koblenz.

How hard is this route?

Moderate per stage, with 425 m per stage of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 12 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 45.8 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 4 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Ruppertsklamm, Marksburg and Schloss Liebeneck.

Which stage of this route has the most points of interest?

Stage 8 (20.4 km), with 6 points of interest along the route, such as Jagdschloss Niederwald, Rittersaal and Rossel.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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