The "Königstuhl" monument in Rhens was built in the 14th century. In the year 1273 the rhenish archbishops met here to elect king "Rudolph von Habsburg". Later some elections of German Kings were hold here from the 14th to the 16th century. Then Frankfurt was the most important place for the elections and the Königstuhl ruined more and more. From 1841 - 1843 the Königstuhl was rebuilt by architect "Johann Claudius von Lassaulx". Today the monument is a great lookout point and a reminder of the Middle Ages, when the German Kings were elected by the seven "Kurfürsten".

Roman temple built for Rosmerta and Merkur.
A worthwhile side trip on the rheinburgenweg hiking stage between Rhens and Koblenz.
This sanctuary was dedicated to the roman god "Merkur" and his gallic accompany "Rosmerta". The temple was situated near the roman street between Koblenz and Trier. Recovered coins indicate that the temple was used until the 5th century.

Rhens - Koblenz
Distance: ca. 18 km
Time: 4 - 6 hours
Altitude difference about 530 m
Highlights in Rhens: Königsstuhl, City Wall, historical Old Town with Town Hall, Rhenser Bürgerhäuser...

Boppard - Rhens
Distance ca. 14 km
Time: 3 - 5 hours
Altitude difference about 390 m
Highlights in Boppard: Kurfürstliche Burg mit Stadtmuseum und Thonet-Ausstellung, Stadtmauer, St. Severuskirche, Karmeliterkirche, Sessellift zum Gedeonseck und Vierseenblick, Mountainbike Park, Bopparder Klettersteig...
Diese Etappe beginnt direkt mit einem absoluten Highlight, dem Felsenpfad hinauf zum Gedeonseck und Vierseenblick...