Loreley (Rhine Gorge), Germany

Loreley Rhine Gorge

A legendary slate cliff above the narrowest bend of the Rhine.

  • Apr–Oct
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Loreley

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk up to the Loreley rock viewpoint over the narrowest bend of the Rhine.
  2. AfternoonTake a Rhine boat to Bacharach or Sankt Goar, past castle after castle.
  3. EveningHave dinner in Sankt Goarshausen by the river.

Day 2

Hike a stage of the Rheinsteig trail or visit Burg Rheinfels.

What to eat

Middle Rhine Riesling.

Local tips

Make the most of Loreley

Beat the crowds

Summer weekends are busy. Weekdays are calm.

Best photo spot

The narrow bend of the Rhine and the castles from the Loreley plateau viewpoint.

Getting there

Trains run to St. Goarshausen, then a hiking path or bus goes up. Boats pass the rock daily in season.

Don't miss nearby

Burg Katz, Burg Rheinfels and the wine village of Bacharach.

Good to know

The Rhine is at its narrowest and deepest here, which made it dangerous for boats and gave rise to the legend.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Loreley

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Plan your visit

Getting to Loreley

Getting there

  • Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN)40 km away
  • Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA)60 km away
  • Trier90 km away
  • Cologne105 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeApr–Oct
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Loreley: good to know

Is Loreley worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A legendary slate cliff above the narrowest bend of the Rhine.

How many days do you need in Loreley?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Loreley?

The best time to visit is Apr to Oct. Summer weekends are busy. Weekdays are calm.

How do you get to Loreley?

The nearest airport is Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN), about 40 km away. Trains run to St. Goarshausen, then a hiking path or bus goes up. Boats pass the rock daily in season.

What is there to see near Loreley?

Nearby hidden places include Cochem (40 km), Trier (89 km) and Cologne (104 km).

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