St. Goar - The Rhine Valley 2010 | |
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This is a six night holiday in the only hotel actually situated on the bank of the Rhine,
just north of St. Goar. The pretty small town is dominated by Rheinfels Castle, well worth a visit.
You can cycle along the Rhine Cycle Path along the same bank of the river as the hotel, or you can explore the
opposite bank as well.
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Hotel Landsknecht The Hotel Landsknecht is a family run 3* hotel, recognised as a cyclist-friendly hotel by the German Cyclists Touring Club, and set on the bank of the river a mile to the north of St. Goar. It is the only hotel on this part of the river to have a terrace directly on the river. The hotel hires out its own bikes. |
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From the hotel there are fine views of Maus Castle and the vineyards
on the opposite bank. The Lorenz family not only run a fine, friendly
hotel, but also make fine wines in Boppard, which you can enjoy in the
restaurant, or taste and buy in the Vinothek. The hotel also has two self-catering apartments, if you prefer this type of accommodation. |
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Some suggested rides for this holiday Trip 1. Follow the main route of the Rhine Cycle Path south along the west or left bank of the river through Oberwesel (about 6 miles), and Bacharach (about 11 miles) to Bingen (about 20 miles). Return by ship or train. Trip 2. Follow the main route of the Rhine Cycle Path north along the west or left bank of the river through Bad Salzig, Boppard, Spay and Rhens to Koblenz (about 22 miles). Return by ship or train. Trip 3. Take the ferry to St. Goarshausen and follow the alternative cycle path along the east or right bank of the river south to Kaub (about 10 miles). From here you can return to St. Goarshausen by train, or continue for a couple of miles to the ferry crossing to Bacharach. From the ferry landing onward to Lorchhausen you have to cycle along the main road, but from there to Lorch (about 14 miles) there is a good cycle track. There is another ferry from Lorch to Niederheimbach and Hohneck Castle. Return by ship or train. |
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