Best hard trails in Königswinter
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- 4.6 (58)·Hard·9.8 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried and panoramic hike in the Siebengebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The beautiful loop leads through the Siebengebirge. It can also be reached by bus and train. There are also refreshment stops along the way. It partly follows the Rheinsteig route and well-known long-distance hiking trails. Visitors interested in culture and nature are given an insight into Beethoven's landscape around 1780 with the help of a landscape mediation system. There was no Schloss Drachenburg,...
- 4.5 (69)·Hard·7.9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried loop in the Siebengebirge, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route leads through the beautiful and varied Siebengebirge. Particular highlights are the Königswinter, the Petersberg, the Ölberg, and the Nachtigallental. The hike can be started with a ferry crossing over the Rhine or directly on the home side at the ferry port, where there are also parking spaces. It also goes to the legendary Drachenfels, the most famous mountain in the Siebengebirge. The varied volcanic landscape is an...
- 4.5 (24)·Hard·16 mi·Est. 9–10 hrPanoramic loop in the Siebengebirge A demanding and long tour that leads to one of the oldest nature reserves in Germany and requires a good level of fitness. As the name suggests, 10 magnificent mountain views are discovered along the way. It also goes to historical sights such as the Drachenfels and the Löwenburg ruins. The start is at the Margarethenhöhe car park (parking for a fee). Both at the starting point and on the way there are opportunities to stop. The route is not marked with...
- 4.7 (30)·Hard·12.6 mi·Est. 7–8 hrPopular and scenic loop near Königswinter in North Rhine-Westphalia. This loop passes two highlights of the Siebengebirge - the Drachenfelsen and the Petersburg - on beautiful (and sometimes very steep) paths. It goes through beautiful hilly countryside with some lovely views. The route starts at the Margaretenhöhe parking lot. The route leads over Großer Ölberg to Petersberg with its magnificent view of the Rhine. Via the Geisberg and the Nachtigallental valley, the route climbs up to the...
- 5.0 (12)·Hard·16.2 miDiverse running lap in Koenigswinter, North Rhine-Westphalia. Route as of 2018 (incl. 2020). Does * not * contain the paths through the Drachenschloss area, which may only be entered during the official run. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Nice views
- 4.5 (16)·Hard·9.4 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrCharming hiking tourwith great views in the Siebengebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a very nice trail, with lots of shade and beautiful views of the Rhine and the surrounding area. From the hiking car park "Dicker Stein" it goes through the hilly landscape of the Siebengebirge. In addition to beautiful nature, some historical highlights await you along the way, such as Drachenfels Castle, Drachenburg Castle, Hirschburg Castle and the Rosenau Castle ruins. A nice place to...
- 4.6 (16)·Hard·12.2 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrHistorical and varied hiking tour in Königswinter, North Rhine-Westphalia. It starts and ends at the Margarethenhöhe car park and leads for the first time on the Drachenfelsstrasse via the Wolkenburg to the fantastic Drachenfels plateau. If you make a small detour, you can still visit the Drachenburg Castle. Via the Petersberg and Nonnenstromberg you return to the starting point. Highlights: - Margarethenhöhe with Margarethenkreuz - View from Geisberg - Cloud Castle - Walk through the...
- 4.4 (8)·Hard·13.4 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrExciting loop trail in the Siebengebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This approximately six and a half hour hike leads from Koenigswinter to the Grosser Oelberg, the highest mountain in the Siebengebirge. You should bring a bit of fitness for the 21 km long hike - until you have reached the summit of the Grosser Oelberg after about 10 km, it is almost constantly uphill. Highlights of the hike: - Vineyards near Oberdollendorf - Heisterbach Monastery - Grosser Oelberg (460 m above...
- 4.1 (7)·Hard·9.8 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Siebengebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This beautiful circular hike starts at the parking lot at the valley station of the Drachenfelsbahn (alternatively: arrival by bus and train to Königswinter train station). The varied route leads through the mountains of the Siebengebirge between Königswinter and Bad Honnef. Again and again there are spectacular views of the Rhine Valley. Hikers interested in history are also offered a real attraction with...
- 4.7 (19)·Hard·16.8 mi·Est. 9–10 hrHistorical hiking trail with great views in the Siebengebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour starts in Thomasberg and goes through Königswinter. There is much to see and explore along this trail. Drachenburg Castle is definitely worth a look. Highlights of the tour: - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Siebengebirge Nature Park - Great prospects - Castle "Drachenburg - Petersberg
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- Drachenfels
- Petersberg
- Rosenau
- Stenzelberg
- Schloß Drachenburg
- Burgruine Drachenfels
- Drachenmarionette (Münzgerät)
- Drachenburgblick
- Großer Ölberg
- Heisterbach Abbey
- Dr.-Horster-Hütte
- Hütte Rheinblick
- Nonnenstromberg
- ehem. Basaltsteinbruch Weilberg
- Hirschberghütte
- Kleiner Ölberg
- Wolkenburg
- Liebesbrünnchen
- Der Minuten Esel
- Hirschberg