Best river trails in Bad Honnef
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Explore the most popular river trails near Bad Honnef with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.6 (284)·Hard·8.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrHistoric circular hiking trail in the Siebengebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This varied hike begins in Rhöndorf and leads along narrow paths past two castle ruins - Drachenfels Castle (late 19th century) and Löwenburg Castle (built in the 13th century). The route offers a magnificent view of the Rhine and the surrounding area. There are refreshment stops along the way. From the Ziepchesplatz parking lot, the trail climbs steeply uphill. Some of the paths are quite rooty, which...
- 4.6 (45)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried loop trail in the Siebengebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point of this loop trail in the Siebengebirge is northern Bad Honnef. Despite a fairly moderate distance of 8.5 km, hikers can look forward to a lot of variety. Great views of the Rhine Valley, the ruins of the Loewenburg - located on the second highest mountain in the Siebengebirge - and the beautiful valley of the Tretschbach are all to be found along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Rheinsteig -...
- 4.8 (40)·Moderate·8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrEventful loop in the Siebengebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany This route explores the hilly forests of the Siebengebirge Nature Park. It begins in Rhöndorf and quickly leads into the forest. Finally, the hike reaches the Löwenburg, a fascinating historical ruin. The way there leads past several small peaks, including those of the small and the large Breiberg. They offer a great view of the surrounding countryside and, in good weather, of the Rothaargebirge. It is possible...
- 4.5 (40)·Hard·11.6 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis route follows stage 3 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Bad Honnef and ends in Linz am Rhein. The trail leads through the wooded hills of the Siebengebirge, climbing past the Stux viewpoint, the volcanic Leyberg summit, and the Hähnerbachtal waterfall. Hikers pass the Erpeler Ley basalt plateau, which offers views of the Remagen Bridge ruins, before descending past Ockenfels Castle into the historic old town of Linz. Overnight stays are accommodated in local guesthouses and hotels;...
- 4.6 (33)·Moderate·8.3 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis hike starts in Rhöndorf and explores some of the many peaks of the Siebengebirge Nature Park. Among the peaks that are visited are the Löwenburg, the Merkenshöhe, the Erpelntalskopf, the Gelsberg, the Schallenberg and the Drachenfels, where Beatufil Castle is also located! The hike is full of beautiful nature, views and history!
- 4.5 (28)·Moderate·9.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrThe Autobahn 555 between Bonn and Cologne, opened by Adenauer in 1932, was the first real autobahn. A great contrast to this temple of motorization and industrialization is the parallel route for bicycles along the Rhine side. This route leads along the east side of the river and leads across the nature park on the Sieg Delta, the tributary of the Rhine. Most of the journey leads directly into nature with a view of the Rhine, the maize fields and forests. A real pleasure. Mondorf not only has...
- 4.8 (23)·Hard·9.1 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrBeautiful hiking trail in the Siebengebirge Nature Park near Königswinter in North Rhine-Westphalia This hiking trail runs along shady forest paths up and down the numerous mountains of the Siebengebirge. There are wonderful views of the Rhine Valley, old quarries and the ruins of historic castles to discover. There are refreshment stops along the way, including the mountain inn on the Großer Ölberg. The trail starts at the Margarethenhöhe parking lot, where a fee is...
- 4.6 (21)·Hard·8.1 mi·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...
- 3.8 (19)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis route follows stage 1 of the Rheinburgenweg, a long-distance trail starting at the Rolandsbogen ruins in Rolandseck and ending in Remagen. The path climbs from the Rhine plateau through orchards and mixed forests, passing the Berschberg shelter, before descending through the villages of Oberwinter and Bandorf. It winds steeply down to a wildlife park in the Calmuthtal valley, leads past the Waldschlösschen pond, and finishes with views of the Apollinariskirche church. Overnight stays are...
- 4.2 (10)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrIdyllic and scenic hiking excursion near Bad Honnef, North Rhine-Westphalia. A particularly beautiful circular route that leads through the Siebengebirge Nature Park. Start at the Schmelztal car park. A highlight is the popular hiking destination of the Löwenburg ruins. The medieval hilltop castle dates back to the 12th century. After a chequered history, it fell into disrepair from the 16th century and was partially secured and restored in more recent times. It is recommended to stop off...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Bad Honnef?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Bad Honnef is RheinBurgenWeg. This trail is estimated to be 123.4 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Honnef?
Bad Honnef: With an ascent of 24,475 ft, RheinBurgenWeg has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Siebengebirgstrail with 7,024 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Bad Honnef?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Bad Honnef is Siebengebirgs Loop: Löwenburg - Drachenfels with a 4.6-star rating from 284 reviews.