Traumpfad Wolfsdelle

start: 56321 Rhens Market Place Rhens (Bramleystraße/Auf der Lay)
destination: 56321 Rhens Market Place Rhens (Bramleystraße/Auf der Lay)

medium
10,17 km
3 hours 30 minutes
317 m
278 m
82 m
80 / 100
20 / 100

A high level hiking holiday – that is what the Traumpfad Wolfsdelle offers. It is one of the excursion destinations that can be reached easily, not only from Koblenz but also from Mayen or Bendorf. Along historic tracks the path goes to the legendary King’s Throne. A wonderful circular trail with spectacular views over the Rhine valley to the Hunsrück and Taunus mountain ranges.

Highlights at Traumpfad

An attractive distant view of the UNESCO World Heritage site Upper Middle Rhine Valley
Idyllic half-timbered houses in Rhens with the historic King’s Throne
Meadows of Upper Mühlbachtal (Mill Valley)
Rhine heights’ Kriesenkopf
Panoramic view of the Rhine and the Marksburg Castle as well as the Ehrenbreitstein citadel in Koblenz

Impressions

Auf dem Königsstuhl mit Blick auf den Rhein

General information

Directions

This tour is conceived as a circular hiking tour and starts at the Alten Rathaus (Old Town Hall) in Rhens. From here the trail passes through the cattle gate of the medieval town wall over an uphill path to the Rhine plateau. Here it is rewarding to make a short detour to the King’s Throne, a monument of basalt rocks where kings in the Middle Age gave their oath of loyalty. A wonderful panoramic view of the Rhine from the Marksburg Castle to the fortress of Ehrenbreitstein makes an inviting stop. Then upwards along a footpath and narrow serpentines to the viewpoint "Lützelforst".

Passing the Jewish Cemetery, the trail becomes more relaxing and goes through open orchard countryside to the Holy House of St. Antonius. From here this Rhine hiking trail climbs through a mixed forest to the next hill and then winds downwards into the Upper Mühlental (Mill Valley). After a short steep climb, the Kriesenkopf of the Rhine heights is reached. The spectacular view of the Hunsrück and Taunus rewards the effort. Now the trail continues down through the forest to the gulley or narrow pass "Wolfsdelle" (Wolf’s Dell or Dingle), lined with old gnarled trees and on to the Lower Mühlental (Mill Valley).

The Nicolas Chapel on the side of the path is a reminder of an ancient fishing village. Continuing along a narrow path on the banks of the Mühlenbach brook the trail returns to its starting point. A great day excursion for everyone making a hiking holiday along the Rhine.

Safety Guidelines

Safety guidance – stay safe whilst hiking on the Traumpfade/Traumpfädchen

Hikers like narrow pathways, unspoilt natural trails (leading over the forest floor, across the grass or alongside streams) and rocky climbs which lead to spectacular views. It goes without saying that particular care should be exercised when taking such routes.

Things to bear in mind when preparing for your hike

Wear proper clothing that is appropriate to the weather conditions and that will protect you against the cold and the wet or the heat and the sun.
Schedule suitable breaks during your hike and make sure that you conserve energy.
Take sufficient liquids with you. Establishments selling refreshments are not available everywhere.
When hiking on the Traumpfade, please wear appropriate hiking boots which provide a sufficient foothold on slippery, steep, rocky and uneven paths.
If you do not feel that you are able to negotiate certain parts of the route, then you should avoid such sections or else turn back. Natural pathways may become muddy and treacherous, especially in unfavourable weather.
In autumn in particular, please remember that leaves lying on the ground may be concealing bumps, routes, stones or holes in the path.
You will need to expect route impairments of this kind if you are intending to undertake a hike.
Before setting out, visit https://www.traumpfade.info/traumpfade/wege-status/ in order to find out whether the route you intend to hike is closed or whether diversions are in place. Construction works, timber felling or other disruptions may also be planned.
Recommended hiking season: April to October

Equipment

Surefootedness and a head for heights are required in some sections.

You should not embark upon the tours in icy conditions.

Robust footwear is recommended!

Details of route closures can be found at: http://www.traumpfade.info/wegemanagement/

Tip

+++Am 02.06.2024 findet der 23. CANYON-Rhein-Hunsrück-MTB-Marathon statt. Von der Strecke betroffen ist auch der Traumpfad Wolfsdelle. Daher ist der Weg an diesem Tag komplett gesperrt. Bitte weichen Sie zu Ihrer eigenen Sicherheit auf einen anderen Wanderweg aus. (Stand: 15.03.2024)+++

Getting there

B 9 bis 56321 Rhens (towards town central) - 56321 Rhens, Market Place Rhens (Bramleystraße/Auf der Lay)

Parking

56321 Rhens, Bramleystraße (town central)

56231 Rhens, Bahnhof

Parish church/Kindergarten and station at Rhens

Public transit

Destination stop: Rhens, train station

Line: RB 32 "Mittelrheinbahn" (daily) Koblenz - Mainz

www.bahn.de

Line 670 RegioBus: Koblenz-Rhens-Spay-Boppard

www.vrminfo.de

Literature

Traumpfade & Traumpfädchen Band 1: Die 18 besten Premium-Rundwanderungen an Rhein und Mosel, Ulrike Poller & Wolfgang Todt ISBN: 978-3-942779-64-7
27 Premium-Rundwege Traumpfade, Jubiläumsausgabe 10 Jahre Traumpfade, Ulrike Poller & Wolfgang Todt, ISBN: 978-3-942779-43-2

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