Rheinsteig — Stages 11–14: Niederlahnstein to St. Goarshausen
~4 days · 33.5 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Rheinsteig — Stages 11–14: Niederlahnstein to St. Goarshausen is known for
Stages 11–14 of Rheinsteig is an official 49.5 km point-to-point section from Niederlahnstein to St. Goarshausen.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 807 ft to 3,940 ft over 33.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 14.2 mi · 42%
- Downhill 17.5 mi · 52%
- Flat 1.7 mi · 5%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Rheinsteig — Stages 11–14: Niederlahnstein to St. Goarshausen?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Rheinsteig — Stages 11–14: Niederlahnstein to St. Goarshausen scores 32/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Rheinsteig — Stages 11–14: Niederlahnstein to St. Goarshausen take?
Most backpackers hike the Rheinsteig — Stages 11–14: Niederlahnstein to St. Goarshausen in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 33.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Rheinsteig — Stages 11–14: Niederlahnstein to St. Goarshausen?
The Rheinsteig — Stages 11–14: Niederlahnstein to St. Goarshausen climbs roughly 10,200 ft total — about 304 ft per mile, topping out near 1,234 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.