scenic viewpoint
Niederwalddenkmal
A colossal Germania statue above Rüdesheim surveys the Rhine vineyards, reached by a cable car over the steep slopes.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Aulhausen
Hesse, Germany · Europe
About Aulhausen
Aulhausen works well as a base: 5 minutes from Trechtingshausen, 20km from Lorelei Rock.
Aulhausen is in Hesse, Germany, with about 1,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Trechtingshausen, about 4 km away.
Aulhausen is a village in Hesse, Germany. First mentioned in 1108 as Aulhausen im Rheingau, it has about 1,200 inhabitants (2018). This wine and air recreation town lies in a valley above Assmannshausen, and from 1970 to 1977 Aulhausen was a district in Assmannshausen. It is separated from Rüdesheim byRead more
Niederwald.
Aulhausen as well as Assmannshausen are today part of the municipality of Rüdesheim am Rhein. One hundred years before the foundation of Marienhausen craftsmen started building this hamlet. Agriculture and wine growing dominated the town character from the end of the 19th century to the middle of the 20th century.
The biggest employer in Aulhausen is the St. Vincenzstift, a charitable facility for care and support of disabled persons of all ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Aulhausen?
Within an hour or so of Aulhausen: Niederwalddenkmal (2 km), Rüdesheim Drosselgasse (3 km), Bacharach (11 km), Lorelei Rock (20 km).
Are there any good drives near Aulhausen?
The nearest famous roads are Mosel Valley Wine Route, Moselle Valley Road (B53) and Deutsche Weinstraße.
Where is Aulhausen?
Aulhausen is in Hesse, Germany, about 4 km from Trechtingshausen.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,208
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Hesse
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 49.9943, 7.8917
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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Worth the detour from Aulhausen
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Rüdesheim Drosselgasse
A narrow cobbled lane of wine taverns and music in the Rheingau, the lively heart of Rhine Valley wine country.
3 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Bacharach
A quintessential Rhine wine town of half-timbered houses, medieval towers, and the romantic ruins of Wernerkapelle.
11 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Lorelei Rock
A steep 120-metre slate rock on the Rhine's narrowest point, legendary home of the siren whose singing lured sailors to their doom.
20 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Rhine Valley & Loreley Rock
UNESCO-listed stretch of the Rhine Gorge with vineyard-covered slopes, fairy-tale castles, and the legendary Loreley rock.
20 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Upper Middle Rhine Valley
A UNESCO-listed 65-km stretch of the Rhine between Koblenz and Bingen, lined with over 40 castles, vineyards, and historic towns.
23 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Neroberg
A wooded hill above Wiesbaden reached by a water-powered funicular, crowned by a gold-domed Russian Orthodox church.
27 km · about 30 min drive
castle
Marksburg Castle
The only hilltop castle on the Rhine never destroyed, standing guard above Braubach since the 13th century.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Aulhausen
- Right hereNiederwalddenkmalA colossal Germania statue above Rüdesheim surveys the Rhine vineyards, reached by a cable car over the steep slopes.
- 23 kmUpper Middle Rhine ValleyA UNESCO-listed 65-km stretch of the Rhine between Koblenz and Bingen, lined with over 40 castles, vineyards, and historic towns.
- 27 kmNerobergA wooded hill above Wiesbaden reached by a water-powered funicular, crowned by a gold-domed Russian Orthodox church.
- 41 kmGeierlay Suspension BridgeOne of Germany's longest suspension footbridges sways 100 m above a Hunsrück valley on a thrilling 360 m crossing.
- 44 kmMosel Valley Wine RouteOne of Europe's most scenic wine regions, where the Mosel River winds through steep vineyard-covered slopes and charming villages.
- 55 kmMoselle Valley Road (B53)A slow, beautiful river road through the steepest vineyards in Europe between Trier and Koblenz.
Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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