The Rheinsteig is a hiking trail following a mainly elevated path along the east bank of the Rhine River in Germany. Its route stretches from Bonn to Wiesbaden, running parallel to the Rheinhöhenweg Trail and Rheinburgenweg Trail. Description The Rheinsteig passes through woodlands and vineyards, and has challenging ascents and descents. It is signposted by signs with an 'R' on a blue background. The Rheinsteig allows either longer-distance hiking or a number of short tours. Route and sights of interest Wiesbaden-Biebrich, Schloss Biebrich, Wiesbaden-Schierstein, Goethestein, Burg Frauenstein, Wiesbaden-Frauenstein Schlangenbad, Burg Scharfenstein, Kiedrich, Eberbach Abbey (Kloster Eberbach), Steinberg, Schloss Vollrads Johannisberg (Geisenheim), Schloss Johannisberg, Marienthal Monastery, Eibingen Abbey, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Niederwalddenkmal, Assmannshausen Lorch, Ruine Nollig, Burg Gutenfels Kaub, Dörscheid, Lorelei Sankt Goarshausen, Nochern, Burg Maus Kestert, Lykershausen, Burg Liebenstein, Burg Sterrenberg, Filsen Osterspai, Marksburg Braubach Lahnstein, Oberlahnstein, Niederlahnstein, Lahneck Castle Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Vallendar Sayn (part of Bendorf) Rengsdorf Leutesdorf Rheinbrohl Leubsdorf, Linz am Rhein Unkel Bad Honnef, Drachenfels Königswinter Niederdollendorf Kennedy Bridge, Bonn Literature and maps Opened on September 8, 2005, hikers can find maps and books giving information about where to join and leave the track, should hikers want to do just a short section. Gallery References External links www.rheinsteig.de Official website The Rhine Trail - Rheinsteig loreley-info GPS track and tour guide Hiking trails in Hesse Hiking trails in North Rhine-Westphalia Hiking trails in Rhineland-Palatinate Taunus Middle Rhine Rheingau