Tour Details for The Rhine Heights Way 2008 |
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Day 1. Arrive in Bacharach (west bank). Day 2. Cross to the east bank. Climb to Gutenfels castle. Through vineyards to the Loreley and past Katz (Cat) Castle to St. Goarshausen (15 miles). Day 3. Walk past the vineyards along the river to Maus (Mouse) Castle, then inland to Kamp-Bornhofen (13 miles). Day 4. Walk above vineyards, then cross country to Liebeneck Castle. Cross several side valleys to reach Marksburg Castle and along the river to Lahnstein (12 miles). Day 5. Cross to the west bank, climb to a Roman Temple, then to a superb view over the most dramatic bend in the river before descending to Boppard (14 miles). Day 6. A short steep climb, then a level stretch offering fine views over the river. Through vineyards and up to the heights. Down a wooded valley to St. Goar and the dramatic castle of Rheinfels (15 miles). Day 7. Walk up to the forest above town, over the Spitzenstein, then down to the river at Oberwesel. Follow a stream to Perscheid, then descend to Bacharach (13 miles). |
