Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels
19.6kmLength
869mElevation gain
6.5–7.5hrEstimated time
Circular
Historical and varied hiking tour in Königswinter, North Rhine-Westphalia.
The tour starts and ends at the Margarethenhöhe car park and first leads along the Drachenfelsstrasse via the Wolkenburg to the magnificent Drachenfels plateau. If you take a short diversions, you can also visit Drachenburg Castle. The route returns to the starting point via Petersberg and Nonnenstromberg.
Highlights:
- Margarethenhöhe with Margarethen cross
- View from the Geisberg
- Wolkenburg castle
- Walk through the Nachtigallental valley
- Petersberg viewpoint
- View of the Rhine valley from the Nonnenstromberg
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Top sights
Geisberg
Peak
Schallenberg
Peak
Löwenburg
Peak
Rosenau
Peak
Stenzelberg
Peak
Erpelntalskopf
Peak
Schloß Drachenburg
Castle
Drachenburgblick
Viewpoint
Jungfernhardt
Peak
Poßberg
Peak
Ruine Löwenburg
Castle
Bolvershahn
Peak
Userother Hütte
Weather shelter
Nonnenstromberg
Peak
Wolkenburg
Peak
Liebesbrünnchen
Spring
Hirschberg
Peak
Lohrberg
Peak
Zinnhöckchen
Peak
Trenkeberg
Peak
Burgruine Rosenau
Castle
Hirschburg
Castle
Merkenshöhe
Peak
Heideschottberg
Peak
Scheerkopf
Peak
Lietschen-Hütte
Weather shelter
Löwenburgblick
Viewpoint
Kuckuckstein
Peak
Top sights
Geisberg
Peak
Schallenberg
Peak
Löwenburg
Peak
Rosenau
Peak
Stenzelberg
Peak
Erpelntalskopf
Peak
Schloß Drachenburg
Castle
Drachenburgblick
Viewpoint
Jungfernhardt
Peak
Poßberg
Peak
Ruine Löwenburg
Castle
Bolvershahn
Peak
Userother Hütte
Weather shelter
Nonnenstromberg
Peak
Wolkenburg
Peak
Liebesbrünnchen
Spring
Hirschberg
Peak
Lohrberg
Peak
Zinnhöckchen
Peak
Trenkeberg
Peak
Burgruine Rosenau
Castle
Hirschburg
Castle
Merkenshöhe
Peak
Heideschottberg
Peak
Scheerkopf
Peak
Lietschen-Hütte
Weather shelter
Löwenburgblick
Viewpoint
Kuckuckstein
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Experience this 19.6-km circular trail near Königswinter, North Rhine-Westphalia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
What is the expected weather this week for Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels?
Expected weather for Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels for the next 5 days is:
- Sat 26 September - 26.1 degrees/clear
- Sun 27 September - 25.3 degrees/clear
- Mon 28 September - 27.4 degrees/clear
- Tue 29 September - 27.6 degrees/clear
- Wed 30 September - 20.5 degrees/showers
Where is Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels located?
Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels is a trail located in Siebengebirge Nature Park.
How hard is Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels?
Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels is considered a hard hike that covers 19.6 km, with an elevation gain of 869 m. It takes about 6.5–7.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
What is the elevation gain for Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels?
Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels is considered a hard hike that covers 19.6 km, with an elevation gain of 869 m. It takes about 6.5–7.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels a circular?
Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels is a circular trail that covers 19.6 km, with an elevation gain of 869 m. It takes about 6.5–7.5 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels?
Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels is a circular trail that covers 19.6 km, with an elevation gain of 869 m. It takes about 6.5–7.5 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels?
Dogs may be allowed on Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels?
Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels is open all year round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels?
According to trailgoers, Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels is usually busy. Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels is open all year round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there scenic views at Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Drachenburgblick and Löwenburgblick.
Are there forests at Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels?
Yes, Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels is a forest trail in Siebengebirge Nature Park.
Last updated on 25 September 2026 at 23:41 GMT+0