Itinerary
- Day 1
Mainz
You'll arrive in Mainz and spend time exploring the old town on foot. The half-timbered houses here have been carefully restored, giving the area real character. St. Martin's Cathedral is worth seeing, along with the Gutenberg Museum if you're interested in printing history. The Elector's Palace and the Roman amphitheater are also in the area, so you can move through these at your own pace throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit St. Martin's Cathedral
- Visit the Gutenberg Museum
- Visit the Elector's Palace
- Visit the Roman amphitheater
- Explore half-timbered houses in the old town
Landmarks St. Martin's Cathedral Gutenberg Museum Elector's Palace Roman amphitheater - Day 2
Wiesbaden to Schlangenbad
Start with a boat ride from Biebrich Palace in Wiesbaden, heading down the Rhine to Schierstein harbour. After that, you'll walk along the riverbank through a nature reserve where you might spot birds. The path takes you to Walluf, a historic wine village with character. Then you'll hike through vineyards and woodland heading toward Grauer Stein nature monument. The day wraps up as you walk through more vineyards into Schlangenbad, a spa town in the Taunus region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride on the Rhine from Biebrich Palace in Wiesbaden to Schierstein
- Hike through nature reserve and bird retreat area to Walluf
- Hike through vineyards and woodland to Grauer Stein nature monument
- Hike through Rheingau vineyards to Schlangenbad
Landmarks Biebrich Palace Grauer Stein - Day 3
Schlangenbad to Oestrich-Winkel
You'll hike through forest paths and open meadows this morning, making your way to the castle ruin of Scharfenstein. From there, continue through vineyards to Eberbach Monastery, a 12th-century complex that's also a well-known film location, so take time to explore it properly. Later you'll head to Oestrich-Winkel, a wine village where you can end the day with a glass of wine and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Scharfenstein castle ruin
- Hike through vineyards to Eberbach Monastery
- Visit Eberbach Monastery complex
Landmarks Scharfenstein castle ruin Eberbach Monastery - Day 4
Oestrich-Winkel to Rüdesheim
This morning you'll walk the Riesling path to Palace Vollrads, a vineyard estate. You'll pass through light broadleaf woodland and come to Marienthal Monastery, an important pilgrimage site. The route continues through the Blaubach valley with vineyard views before reaching St. Hildegard abbey. By evening you'll arrive in Rüdesheim, an old wine town with wine taverns and historic half-timbered architecture throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike along Riesling path to Palace Vollrads
- Hike to Marienthal Monastery
- Hike through Blaubach valley to St. Hildegard abbey
- Visit St. Hildegard abbey
Landmarks Palace Vollrads Marienthal Monastery St. Hildegard abbey 
- Day 5
Rüdesheim to Lorch
Take a cable car up the mountain to reach the Middle Rhine Valley with views across to where the Nahe flows into the Rhine. You'll hike past the hunting lodge Niederwald and down to Assmannshausen, known for its red wines and half-timbered houses. The day ends in Lorch, another town with timber-framed buildings and good local wine options.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Middle Rhine Valley
- Hike past Niederwald hunting lodge to Assmannshausen
Landmarks Niederwald Assmannshausen 
- Day 6
Lorch to Kaub
You'll hike on varied paths with panoramic views over the Rhine valley. The trail leads either to Kaub, a historic shipping town, or alternatively through the mountains to Dörscheid. Along the way you'll see several castle ruins including Nollig and Gutenfels. The main highlight is Pfalzgrafenstein, an impressive toll castle that sits on an island right in the Rhine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike along mountain chains with Rhine valley views
- Visit Castle ruin Nollig
- Visit Gutenfels castle
- Visit Pfalzgrafenstein toll castle
Landmarks Castle ruin Nollig Gutenfels castle Pfalzgrafenstein - Day 7
Kaub to St. Goarshausen
This section shows you the heart of the Middle Rhine Valley with winding tracks and continuous views. Loreley Rock is part of your route today. You'll see three castles from vantage points: Katz, Maus, and Rheinfels, all impressive structures in their own right. The day ends in St. Goarshausen, finishing off what feels like a culmination of the whole valley experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike through Middle Rhine Valley
- Visit Loreley Rock
- View Katz castle, Maus castle, and Rheinfels castle
Landmarks Loreley Rock Katz castle Maus castle Rheinfels castle 
- Day 8
St. Goarshausen to Wine-growing parish
You'll walk through quiet trails and varied scenery, passing Filsener Lay, one of the region's most beautiful nature reserves. Along the way you'll see Liebenstein and Sterrenberg castles, historically called the 'hostile brothers' because of their positioning. The hike takes you through wine-growing country and into a small parish with vineyard land.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike through Filsener Lay nature reserve
- Hike past Liebenstein castle and Sterrenberg castle
Landmarks Filsener Lay Liebenstein castle Sterrenberg castle 
- Day 9
Wine-growing parish to Braubach
You'll hike to Braubach, passing Liebeneck castle early on and seeing the Dinkelhold Mills. Marksburg castle is worth visiting because it's one of the few completely preserved castles in the area. You'll arrive in Braubach, a wine-growing village with town walls and many historic half-timbered buildings that reflect centuries of living in the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Liebeneck castle
- Hike past Dinkelhold Mills
- Visit Marksburg castle
Landmarks Liebeneck castle Dinkelhold Mills Marksburg castle 
- Day 10
Braubach to Koblenz
On this final day you'll see castles, nature reserves, and woodland, with the Bienhorn valley in bloom when the season allows. Long-distance views extend across the landscape. A particular highlight is hiking through Ruppertsklamm ravine, a narrow ravine section that feels genuinely adventurous. You'll cross the Rhine via the Pfaffendorfer Bridge and finish at Deutsches Eck in Koblenz where the Moselle meets the Rhine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike through Bienhorn valley
- Hike through Ruppertsklamm ravine
- Cross Rhine via Pfaffendorfer Bridge
- Reach Deutsches Eck in Koblenz
Landmarks Deutsches Eck Pfaffendorfer Bridge - Day 11
Koblenz Departure
Depending on your plans, you can depart today or choose to stay longer in the region and explore further.
