Rheinsteig — Stages 15–17: St. Goarshausen to Rüdesheim
~3 days · 35.8 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Rheinsteig — Stages 15–17: St. Goarshausen to Rüdesheim is known for
Stages 15–17 of Rheinsteig is an official 56.2 km point-to-point section from St. Goarshausen to Rüdesheim am Rhein.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 958 ft to 3,780 ft over 35.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 16.9 mi · 48%
- Downhill 15.7 mi · 45%
- Flat 2.6 mi · 7%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Rheinsteig — Stages 15–17: St. Goarshausen to Rüdesheim?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Rheinsteig — Stages 15–17: St. Goarshausen to Rüdesheim scores 38/100, 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 15–17: St. Goarshausen to Rüdesheim take?
Most backpackers hike the Rheinsteig — Stages 15–17: St. Goarshausen to Rüdesheim in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 35.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Rheinsteig — Stages 15–17: St. Goarshausen to Rüdesheim?
The Rheinsteig — Stages 15–17: St. Goarshausen to Rüdesheim climbs roughly 12,949 ft total — about 362 ft per mile, topping out near 1,188 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.