Traumpfad Wolfsdelle

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 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.

Difficulty rating:

Easy tours

...have only slight differences in altitude and can usually be completed in half a day in terms of distance. They are not particularly demanding in terms of fitness and surefootedness. There are no sections of the trail that require a head for heights. Short, steeper sections are possible. Depending on the trail format, some sections may be difficult to walk in wet weather.

Medium tours

...are easy to manage with a normal level of fitness. Path sections may require good sure-footedness, so sturdy footwear is important, hiking poles may be useful. Some longer and steeper ascents and descents are possible. Difficult (partly secured) passages are the absolute exception and can usually be avoided by taking a detour. Natural sections can be difficult in wet weather.

Difficult tours

...require very good stamina and endurance due to the length and/or the meters of altitude to be covered. You also need to be very sure-footed to tackle steep ascents and descents on sometimes challenging paths. Rope-secured sections and/or easy climbing passages, which require a minimum of freedom from shingles, are possible. Sturdy footwear and hiking poles are important. Paths and exposed passages are often difficult or even impossible to walk in wet or wintry weather.

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/

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

56321 Rhens, Bramleystraße (town central)

56231 Rhens, Bahnhof

Parish church/Kindergarten and station at Rhens

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

• 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

• Top. Karte "Oberes Mittelrheintal/Koblenz (1:25.000) ISBN: 978-3-89637-363-2

Tourist-Information Erlebnis Rheinbogen, Tel.: +49 (0)2607/49651,, touristik@erlebnis-rheinbogen.de,  www.erlebnis-rheinbogen.de

Projektbüro Traumpfade, Tel.: +49 (0)261/108419, info@traumpfade.info, www.traumpfade.info

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