Best trails near Burg Blankenberg
4.3(107 reviews)
Burg Blankenberg: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 13 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Burg Blankenberg: Explore this area from one of 3 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. Burg Blankenberg: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 10 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Blankenberg are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (26)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPicturesque section of the Sieg nature trail This section begins and ends with historic buildings in Blankenberg and Merten - in between, the trail leads through cool stream valleys, open meadows and beech forests. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Blankenberg outer bailey - St Catherine's Church in Blankenberg - Former Merten monastery - Merten Castle
- 4.7 (32)·Easy·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrHigh mountain, deep valley: popular adventure trail. The towers and walls of Blankenberg town and castle rise around 80 metres above the Sieg, on a "bare mountain". This short and varied hike provides plenty of information about the history of the town and castle. There are also spectacular views of the Siegtal valley and from the heights above the Adscheider Bach stream. The path across the vineyards and a tour of the castle grounds with a magnificent view of the Siegtal valley from the...
- 4.8 (20)·Hard·16.7 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrBeautiful, adventurous hiking trail in the town of Blankenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The circular route passes through the town of Blankenberg and through attractive cultural and natural landscapes in the surrounding area. Highlights along the route include Merten Monastery, Blankenberg Castle and the idyllic Ahrenbach valley. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful cultural and natural landscapes - Great views - Interesting local flora and fauna
- 4.0 (7)·Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried and family-friendly hiking tour in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The start is at Blankenberg (Sieg) railway station. The short loop leads through forests and the charming little villages around Blankenberg. You can also visit the ruins of the former hilltop castle of Blankenberg, whose history dates back to the 12th century. The main castle can be visited free of charge during the day, the outer castle is privately owned and may not be entered. There are...
- 3.1 (3)·Easy·2.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular city walk to the highlights of the town of Blankenburg. This leisurely tour takes you to the many highlights of the town of Blankenburg. You walk across the grounds of Blankenburg Castle and through the neighbouring herb garden. The hike also takes you to the Höhkopf viewpoint overlooking the Sieg. From the vantage point, you have a magnificent view of Hennef (Sieg) and the surrounding area.
- 4.5 (4)·Moderate·7.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful circular route in North Rhine-Westphalia. A varied circular route that starts at the car park of the "Blankenberg (Sieg)" train station, so it is easy to get there by public transport and car. There are cafés and restaurants to stop off at in Stein and Blankenberg. Highlights: - Blankenberg Castle - Wine museum
- 4.3 (4)·Hard·13.5 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route follows stage 12 of the Bergischer Weg and connects Hennef with Stadt Blankenberg. A narrow path descends to the Bröl River before ascending steeply to Bödingen and Oberhalberg. After crossing forested valleys and streams, the route reaches the Stachelhardt viewpoint on Stachelberg hill, where a steep rope-secured path descends to the Sieg River, leading to the castle ruins of Stadt Blankenberg. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses and hotels; wild camping is prohibited in...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Blankenberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Blankenberg. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 11 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Blankenberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Blankenberg is Natursteig Sieg Stage 3: Blankenberg - Merten, which has a 4.3 star rating from 26 reviews. This trail is 13.0 km long with an elevation gain of 382 m.
What is the longest trail near Burg Blankenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Blankenberg is CTF RC CITO Hennef 1906 - Jeck in the dirt. This trail is estimated to be 37.8 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Blankenberg?
Burg Blankenberg: With an ascent of 1,031 m, Eitorf - Hennef has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is CTF RC CITO Hennef 1906 - Jeck in the dirt with 944 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Blankenberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Blankenberg is Dreitälerweg (Blankenberg) with a 4.8-star rating from 20 reviews.
