Boppard chairlift to the Vierseenblick viewpoint

What it is

The Boppard chairlift leaves from the edge of the town, in the Mühltal, beside the river road, and climbs the vineyard slope to the top of the hill. It is 915 metres long with a 232-metre rise, about 20 minutes' journey on an open chair. At the top is the Vierseenblick, the four-lakes viewpoint: from there the great Rhine meander is cut off by the slopes in such a way that it looks like four separate lakes. It is one of the best-known views in the valley.

How much it costs

The return costs €12 for adults and €7 for children up to age 14; a single journey, €8 and €5. Bikes and dogs pay €3 per journey, so you can go up with your bike and ride down. There are rates for mountain bikers with several trips. Tickets can also be bought online.

When it runs

From 17 April to 30 September, daily from 10:00 to 18:00. From 1 to 15 October it closes at 17:30, and from 16 to 31 October, at 16:00. From 1 November to 6 December it runs only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 10:00 to 16:00. Outside those dates, it stops.

Getting there

Boppard has a station on the left-bank line, between Koblenz and Bingen, and a KD boat stop. The chairlift station is in the Mühltal, north of the old town, next to the B9 road. By car, park in the village and walk along the river promenade.

At the top

The viewpoint is next to the upper station. If you want to walk, the Rheinburgenweg, the left-bank castles trail, runs along the heights; ask at the station about walking down to the village.

With children and with a dog

The chair is an attraction for children, and the viewpoint is a step from the upper station. Dogs go up by paying their own journey.