Die Lorelei (18 km hike)

One of the most mythical places in Germany, etymological consensus has it that Loreley (lureln Ley) would mean the “murmuring rock”, referring to the uncanny echo produced by the imposing cliff emerging from the the Upper Middle Rhine. Romantic poets such as Heinrich Heine drew inspiration from the folk legends surrounding the rock to tells us the story of a fair maid who, disgruntled by her lover, jumped into the river thus turning into an evil mermaid. Ancient legend or product of the romantic imagination? Mermaid, fairy or poorly-understood ancient goddess? We do not know. What we know is that the tale of Lorelei bears resemblance to a myriad of others all across Europe.

We also know that we are going to hike, both sides of the river.

IMPORTANT INFO

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Passport controls are still ongoing in Germany, bring any documents you may need.

FURTHER INFO

The ups and downs in 2D and 3D.

Check our weather forecast app for hikers (set the starting time to November 2nd at 11:00 AM, the speed to 4, the frequency to 2 and then click Forecast).

HOW TO GET THERE

Check the carpool form below (speak lorelei and enter).

We will aim at taking the 10:50 ferry:

FROM     Sankt Goar

TO           Sankt Goarshausen

Do not miss it.

The tickets go for €2.50 each way.

Bring the exact amount or the closest possible approximation and, remember, credit cards are not welcome in Germany so make sure to have sufficient cash on you to survive the day.

We meet at the Loreley Rheinfähre pier (Sankt Goar) by 10:45.