Hiking in the Ostein coppice forest

The Osteinsche Niederwald is one of the most beautiful examples of historical garden art in the Rheingau. Situated high above Rüdesheim, the 250-year-old landscape park combines nature, culture and history in a unique way. Count Karl Maximilian von Ostein had the so-called "ornamental forest" laid out in the 18th century, inspired by the English landscape gardens of his time. The result is a park landscape that still fascinates visitors today with its mixture of woodland, meadows, pavilions and artificial ruins.

  • In the middle of the Ostein coppice
  • View of the Ostein coppice
  • Ruin in the Ostein coppice
  • Magic cave in the Ostein coppice forest
  • Rossel castle ruins
  • View of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley
  • Ostein coppice guidance system
  • Goethe Temple

Nature meets history in the Ostein coppice forest

Visitors to the Niederwald walk in the footsteps of Rhine Romanticism. Between old beech and oak trees, new views of the Middle Rhine Valley, the Rhine and the surrounding vineyards open up again and again. Along the way are places full of atmosphere, such as the magic cave, the Rossel art ruin, the former cliff house or the famous Niederwald temple. Each stop tells a piece of history and shows how art and nature merge here to create an overall experience.

The Osteinsche Niederwald forest is ideal for walks and hikes at any time of year. After a tour or a longer hike, our panoramic terrace "Am Niederwald" invites you to take a break with a cool glass of Rheingau wine, a small snack or a cup of coffee with a view.

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Approach

By public transport
DB destination station Rüdesheim or Assmannshausen

Cable car or on foot from Rüdesheim and Assmannshausen

By car or coach
driveway from Rüdesheim to the vicinity of the viewing terrace, parking available.