Best trail running trails in Siebengebirge Nature Park
The Siebengebirge Nature Park was founded as the first nature park in North Rhine-Westphalia and is located in the south of the federal state. The nature park encompasses the Cologne Bay, Siebengebirge, Leiser Hügelland, Rheinwesterwälder Vulkanrücken and Asbacher Hochfläche nature areas.
The Siebengebirge Nature Park offers a variety of natural and landscape areas that can be discovered on many hikes. The volcanic landscape is dotted with quarries, vineyards and orchards.
Top trails
- 4.6 (224)·Moderate·6.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Siebengebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia A beautiful and very varied round near Königswinter. The starting point is the Margarethenhöhe car park. This round is also doable for slightly older children. Quiet forest sections, great views over the Siebengebirge, and of course, the impressive ruins of the Löwenburg (fantastic views from here, too!) ensure that this hike never gets boring. There are two rest stops near the starting point. Highlights...
- 4.6 (47)·Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried circular hike in the Siebengebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point for this circular hike in the Siebengebirge is Bad Honnef in the north. Despite a fairly moderate distance of 8.5 kilometres, hikers can look forward to a great deal of variety. Great views of the Rhine Valley, the ruins of Löwenburg Castle - situated on the second-highest mountain in the Siebengebirge - and the beautiful Tretschbach Valley can all be found along the way. Highlights of the...
- 4.7 (39)·Moderate·11.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail in the Siebengebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Löwenburg Castle is one of the "seven great mountains" of the Siebengebirge. The ruins of Löwenburg Castle, built in the mid-13th century, are enthroned on the 455 metre high summit. However, this circular hike offers many other highlights, including fantastic views of the Rhine Valley and the striking Drachenfels - also one of the seven great mountains - with its ruined castle dating back to the 12th...
- 4.7 (32)·Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Siebengebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route starts at Heisterbach Abbey and explores the hilly forests in the surrounding area. On the way to the Petersberg, the route passes the Stenzelberg and the Nonnenstromberg. The hotel and chapel are located on the Petersberg, accompanied by a view of the Rhine. The hotel is ideal for a rest and a refreshment stop. Beautiful views are included. The route is very well marked and quite easy to...
- 4.5 (34)·Moderate·6.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrLeisurely hike along the Rhine. This wonderful circular walk leads from Rhöndorf railway station to Drachenfels and from there via Milchhäuschen and Nachtigallental to Königswinter. In addition to wonderful views, this route also leads past a castle and charming villages. This route can also be turned into a circular route by walking back to Rhöndorf via the Rhine promenade. Highlights of the hike: - Nibelungenhalle and dragon cave - Reptile zoo - Drachenburg Castle - Drachenfels castle...
- 4.7 (30)·Hard·20.3 km·Est. 7–8 hrPopular and scenic circular route near Königswinter in North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular route passes two highlights of the Siebengebirge - the Drachenfelsen and the Petersburg - on beautiful (and sometimes very steep) paths. It passes through the stunning hilly countryside with some marvelous views. The route starts at the Margaretenhöhe parking lot. The path leads over Großer Ölberg to Petersberg, with its magnificent view of the Rhine. Via the Geisberg and the Nachtigallental valley,...
- 5.0 (12)·Hard·26.1 kmVaried running circuit in Königswinter, North Rhine-Westphalia. Route as of 2018 (incl. 2020). Does *not* include the paths through the dragon castle grounds, which may only be entered during the official run. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views
- 4.6 (21)·Hard·13 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPanoramic circular route near Bad Honnef. The tour starts from Bad Honnef and climbs the symbolic Drachenfels with its beautiful view over the Rhine. Here, as well as a little further downhill at the Milchhäuschen, there are refreshment stops. The Ofenkaulen are a disused mining area where pyritic ash tuff blocks used to be quarried. This type of stone was used in ovens. Formerly accessible, the caves are now closed off to protect the bats that live here. The best place to start the hike...
- 4.3 (31)·Moderate·10.6 kmBeautiful hike along the course of the Rhine near Bonn in North Rhine-Westphalia From Niederholtdorf, this route runs southwards through the Siebengebirge nature reserve and past the site of the Oberkassel Man, where the second oldest burial of an anatomically modern human (Homo sapiens) in Germany was discovered in 1914. Due to its location, the route is ideally suited as an excursion from Bonn. Highlights: - Oberkasseler Mensch discovery site - Hiking in the Siebengebirge Nature Park -...
- 4.7 (9)·Moderate·6.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly adventure trail in the Siebengebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The wilderness trail to Drachenfels (also known as the path to wilderness D) is an exciting trail that explains the secrets of the forest at 16 adventure stations. Sometimes you walk along wide, well-developed forest paths, then again along enchanted little paths. Excellent for the whole family. Highlights of the hike: - Views of the Rhine Valley - Margarethenhöhe - Lohrberg forester's lodge -...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best hiking trail for running in Siebengebirge Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best hiking trail for running in Siebengebirge Nature Park is Löwenburg Castle Circular, which has a 4.6 star rating from 224 reviews. This trail is 6.1 km long with an elevation gain of 246 m.
What is the longest running trail in Siebengebirge Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Siebengebirge Nature Park is Siebengebirgstrail. This trail is estimated to be 49.6 km long.
How many running trails are in Siebengebirge Nature Park?
There are 27 running trails in Siebengebirge Nature Park.These running trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 597 AllTrails community reviews.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Siebengebirge Nature Park?
Siebengebirgstrail has the most elevation gain for running trails with 2,141 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Siebengebirge Marathon Bad Honnef, which has 1,258 m of elevation gain.
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