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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 Wiesbaden to Bonn, running parallel to the Rheinhöhenweg Trail and Rheinburgenweg Trail.

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Named after
Rhine
Country
Germany
Official website
www.rheinsteig.de
Image
Rheinsteig-rm-01.jpg
Length
320
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Commons category
Rheinsteig
lowest point
Kennedy Bridge
start point
Bonn
destination point
Biebrich
inception
2005-09-08
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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 Wiesbaden to Bonn, running parallel to the Rheinhöhenweg Trail and Rheinburgenweg Trail.

==Description== thumb|Rheinsteig trail marker 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.

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