In the north, the Rheinsteig® begins in Bonn at the marketplace in front of the old town hall. After crossing the Rhine, it winds through the Siebengebirge, the oldest nature reserve in Germany. Drachenfels and Petersberg are world-famous.

On varied paths, the Rheinsteig® meets the Rhine in the Lower Middle Rhine Valley and often accompanies it along the valley slope. Here, the variety of charming towns, vineyards, beech forests, and quiet valleys is particularly high. Repeatedly, the hills offer spectacular views of the vibrant Rhine Valley and the majestic calm of the eastern adjoining mountain landscapes of Taunus and Westerwald.

In Koblenz, the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley begins, which along its route to Rüdesheim am Rhein has the highest density of castles in Europe. There are 40 in total, some fully preserved, others partially or even completely rebuilt. From the Loreley rock, ships can still be observed today. Climbing sections and dreamlike views characterize the profile of this area.

In the Rheingau, the hiker is greeted by a gently rolling landscape of hills and vineyards. Many castles and monasteries can be visited and await with world-famous wines. Here, hikers can enjoy multiple experiences: during the day in inns and seasonal wine taverns, in the evening in restaurants and hiker-friendly accommodations. In Wiesbaden, the Rheinsteig® ends at Biebrich Palace, located directly on the Rhine.

In downtown Bonn, there are several parking garages (paid). The one closest to the starting point is the underground parking garage under the marketplace.

There are many long-distance and regional train connections to Bonn central station. From here, the access path to the Rheinsteig is marked with the Rheinsteig logo in yellow (for access paths). The starting point is at the marketplace right next to the historic town hall.

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