Leisure activities around our PARK VILLA

World Heritage "Upper Middle Rhine Valley"

A journey through time and beauty

The Upper Middle Rhine Valley is a unique piece of land that has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002. This recognition underlines the exceptional importance of this cultural landscape, which is characterized by an impressive density of castles, palaces, romantic towns and breathtaking nature.The valley stretches for about 67 kilometers between Koblenz in the north and Bingen/Rüdesheim in the south. The steep slate cliffs that line the valley are witnesses to an eventful geological past. The Rhine, which has cut deep into the rock, has shaped the lives of the people in this region for centuries.

Mittelrheinbahn/ Guest Card

With your booking at the Park Villa you will receive a free ticket for the Mittelrheinbahn and other discounts in the city of Boppard. Information on rail connections

A treasure trove of cultural monuments

The Upper Middle Rhine Valley is a true treasure trove for history buffs. Over 40 castles and palaces testify to the importance of the Rhine as a trade route and line of defense. Each castle tells its own story and offers a fascinating insight into life in times gone by.

Wine growing in Boppard

Wine and the Middle Rhine belong inseparably together and nowhere else do the vineyards of this small but fine wine-growing region spread out so majestically before the eye of the beholder as in the Bopparder Hamm. The vineyards of the Bopparder Hamm dominate the sweeping bend of the Rhine and establish Boppard's reputation as the home of excellent wineries.

VDP wineries on the Middle Rhine

An unforgettable boat trip with the KD

A boat trip through the Upper Middle Rhine Valley World Heritage Site is an unforgettable experience. The passing castles, the picturesque vineyards and the idyllic villages offer a breathtaking backdrop.

We recommend: With the historic paddle wheel ship Goethe through the Middle Rhine Valley

Loreley Linie Weinand

Discover unforgettable boat trips on the Rhine – enjoy breathtaking natural scenery and the time spent together with us on board during a scheduled trip.

Upper Middle Rhine Valley World Heritage Site

Step into the UNESCO Upper Middle Rhine Valley World Heritage Site! Discover our region with new eyes: The World Heritage Portal offers you a convenient and universal overview with information on all important topics for citizens and guests in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley World Heritage Site.

Hiking in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley World Heritage Site between Rheinburgenweg, Rheinsteig and Fünfseenblick

You can start the Rhine Castles hiking trail right outside our front door. Or you can hike the Rheinsteig on the opposite side of the Rhine. There are numerous dream loops in our region, including the Five Lakes View, which can also be reached directly from our PARK VILLA.

Rhine Castles Trail
The cultural landscape through which the Rhine Castles Trail runs is fabulously beautiful. The paths meander over hills and through secluded side valleys in a varied and breathtaking way. Ideal for those hungry for adventure and thirst for knowledge, for those stressed out by their jobs and those longing for a break. The Rhine Castle Trail offers a colorful mix of adventure and contemplation.

The Rhine Castle Trail is around 200 km long and leads through a unique cultural landscape from the Rolandsbogen near Remagen to the Mäuseturm near Bingen. Along the way, you can experience the Rhenish Slate Mountains in many different ways, pass through the Ahr Valley, one of Germany's northernmost wine-growing regions, and admire the world's largest cold-water geyser in Andernach. From here, you go to Koblenz, the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley. The Rheinburgenweg accompanies the entire World Heritage Valley and leads hikers to Bingen on the left bank of the Rhine.

Rheinsteig
Hiking at a high level

Between Bonn, Koblenz and Wiesbaden, the 320 km long Rheinsteig leads on the right bank of the Rhine on predominantly narrow paths and challenging climbs up and down to forests, vineyards and spectacular views.
Perfectly signposted and closely networked, it invites you to ambitious long-distance hikes or varied short tours, easily accessible by train, boat and car, and close to several airports. The yellow marked access routes lead every hiker safely to the blue marked main path - planning the stages is therefore very easy.

Left Bank Way of St. James
As a historical pilgrimage route, the Left Bank Way of St. James from Cologne to Bingen is peppered with numerous traces of the cult of St. James in the surrounding towns and communities. The Way of St. James is marked with a yellow scallop shell on a blue background. You will usually find the signposts sprayed onto trees with forestry paint. The PARK HOTEL is located directly on the Way of St. James and offers an ideal starting point for a hike in the beautiful nature of the Middle Rhine.

Two suggested stages:
Rhens - Bad Salzig approx. 16km
Bad Salzig - Oberwesel approx. 26km.

Fünfseenblick

Breathtaking views of the Rhine Valley and the heights of Hunsrück, Eifel, Taunus and Westerwald can be experienced on a hike along the Traumschleife Fünfseenblick. Unique in the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley and also unique for the course of the river from the source to the mouth, the dream loop creates the illusion of a lake landscape with castles, residential areas and vineyards; in short: a unique cultural and natural landscape.

Ehrbachklamm

The unique tour, the highlight of which is hiking through the Ehrbachklamm, where you get up close and personal with rock and water and listen to the rushing of the stream, also leads over slope edges and through the silence of the beech forests and enchants with views of the Hunsrück heights. The Ehrbachklamm dream loop was rated 99 experience points by the German Hiking Institute.

The starting point for the hike is the tourist information office in the ZAP in Emmelshausen (free parking is plentiful).
The path leads past the Baunhöller Mill along the Liesenfelder and Preisbach streams to the Ehrbach.
Follow the watercourse through the gorge. Behind the gorge, the valley becomes wider, but no less attractive. Look up in awe at Ehrenburg - a detour is worthwhile before you set off on the last few meters to Brodenbach on the Moselle.

From Emmelshausen to Brodenbach it is about 16 km (4-5 hours).

Cycling / Mountain biking / Road cycling

Boppard is known among mountain bikers for its special mountain bike routes around the Vierseenblick. The cycle paths along the Rhine from Bacharach to Koblenz are very easy to ride. For sporty people, we can recommend the Rheingoldstrasse with a racing bike.

Cycle tour along both sides of the Rhine

The PARK VILLA Bad Salzig is the ideal starting point for cycle tours along both sides of the Rhine. Over the past few years, the cycle paths have been expanded at great expense and there are a large number of different cycle paths with and without gradients. For demanding cyclists, there are also mountain routes, for example over the Hunsrück to the Moselle, and for mountain bikers, for example, the very well-known forest parkour in Boppard. Boppard is located directly on the Rhine Cycle Route, one of the most popular cycle routes in Europe, and also offers numerous other attractive routes for every level of fitness.

Popular cycle routes in and around Boppard:

Rhine Cycle Route: This long-distance cycle route runs along the Rhine from the Alps to the North Sea. In Boppard it offers a particularly beautiful route with a view of the Loreley and the Boppard loop.
Schinderhannes cycle path: This path leads through the Hunsrück and offers a varied route with forest passages, vineyards and historical places.
Deutsches-Eck-Tour: This tour leads from Boppard to the Deutsches Eck in Koblenz and offers a beautiful combination of the Rhine cycle path and the Hunsrückhöhenweg.
Mountain bike parkour: Not for Sunday riders. The Boppard mountain bike park offers pure riding fun and has all the important attributes that make the mountain biker's heart beat faster.

What makes cycling in Boppard so special?

Variety: Whether a leisurely ride along the Rhine or a challenging tour through the Hunsrück, everyone will find the right route in Boppard. Landscape: The combination of the Rhine, vineyards, forests and historical places makes every trip an experience.
Infrastructure: The Rhine cycle path is well developed and signposted. Numerous cycle paths lead into the surrounding area.
Restaurants: Numerous restaurants and wine bars along the way invite you to take a break.
Bike rental: There are several bike rentals in Boppard, including e-bikes, so you don't have to bring your own bike.
Maps and information: The Boppard Tourist Information offers detailed maps and information on the various cycle paths.

Sports and activities

Canoe tour on the Lahn

The Lahn is the most popular canoeing river in Germany, according to a nationwide survey. It is also undoubtedly one of the most beautiful canoeing rivers of all. From our canoe station in Roth near Marburg to its mouth in the Rhine near Lahnstein, it is navigable by canoe all year round over a distance of around 160 km.

The scenic surroundings, the untouched nature away from industry, urban centers and street noise, cultural sights and the constantly changing course of the river with gentle rapids and locks that are partly operated by hand, invite you to an interesting canoe tour.

Golf taster course

The Jakobsberg Golf Club (approx. 12 km away) is an 18-hole golf course in a fantastic location with a wonderful view of the Taunus, Westerwald and Hunsrück hills. Here you will find a driving range with putting and pitching greens, which you can use alone or under the guidance of our highly qualified golf instructors. Since 1997, the Jakobsberg Golf Club has been a training base for national teams and a PGA of Germany training base. Perhaps you will be lucky during your visit and meet one or two national champions. We offer a taster course for beginners and advanced players based on the latest principles, as well as everything else you need to know about golf. The taster course lasts 2 hours. Price on request.

Emser Therme

One of the most modern and attractive wellness spas in Germany is located in Bad Ems near Koblenz. The Emser Therme is one of the market-leading thermal baths in Germany. It is characterized by its focus on health, relaxation and well-being.

In the Emser Therme, guests experience relaxation at the highest level on 6,600 m² Thermal landscape, sauna park, Wellness gallery, Fitness panorama and in the Restaurant Halberts. This includes modern design, perfect cleanliness and excellent service.

Salto Koblenz - Leisure Trampoline Park

In the Ninja section you will find traditional obstacles like those from the TV show "Ninja Warrior" as well as new and creative obstacles designed by the Salto team.

Bowling Room Koblenz

Bowling Room is much more than bowling and much more than a room. It is the variety and the multitude of activities that make Bowling Room a unique meeting place in the region.

Meeting friends and enjoying life in the here and now, that's what Bowling Room stands for. Playing games together as a team - against each other or with each other - whether bowling or billiards & darts. Experience strong emotions and get excited about all the sporting events that we broadcast live on our numerous monitors and large screens. Immerse yourself in our world of experience and spend an unforgettable time in a relaxed atmosphere.

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World Heritage "Upper Middle Rhine Valley"