Best long trails in Königswinter

This route follows stage 2 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Königswinter and ends in Bad Honnef. Starting at the Drachenfels rack railway station, the path ascends past Drachenfels Castle into the mixed forests of the Siebengebirge. It passes the Uhlan Memorial above Rhöndorf, winds up to the Löwenburg ruins and the Löwenburger Hof, and navigates steep switchbacks before descending into Bad Honnef. Overnight stays are accommodated in local guesthouses and hotels in Bad Honnef, as wild...

Varied 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,...

Varied 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...

Panoramic loop trail in the Siebengebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Loewenburg is one of the "seven big mountains" of the Siebengebirge. The ruins of the Loewenburg, built in the middle of the 13th century, are enthroned 455 m high on the summit. But this loop trail offers many other highlights such as fantastic views of the Rhine Valley and the striking Drachenfels - also one of the seven big mountains - with its castle ruins from the 12th century. Highlights of the hike: -...

Panoramic 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 Petersberg is home to the hotel and chapel, accompanied by a view of the Rhine. The hotel is ideal for a rest and a break. Beautiful views are included. The route is very well marked and quite easy to walk. Highlights: - Beautiful...

Panoramic 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...

Popular 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...

Diverse 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

Varied loop in the Siebengebirge, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route through the Siebengebirge is varied and not too strenuous. The hike offers many insights into the structure of a volcano on the Weilberg, passes exciting rock formations on the Stenzelberg and hikes around the Dollendorfer Hardt. Of course, Heisterbach Abbey is also on the route. Highlights: - Varied route - Geological information - Heisterbach Monastery

Charming 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...