Best river trails in Königswinter

Panoramic hiking trail in Königswinter, North Rhine-Westphalia. The trail starts at the parking lot in Königswinter. The starting point can also be reached by public transport. This beautiful hike begins with an ascent to Drachenfels Castle near Königswinter. This ascent is rewarded with a magnificent view. From there, the trail continues to the Milchhäuschen, where you can stop for refreshments (note opening times). From there, the route returns past Hirschburg Castle on the Hirschberg. A...

Idyllic round trip to Drachenschloss, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany This route leads into the Siebengebirge nature park on the beautiful Rhine. start is at the "Königswinter - Drachenfelsbahn". The hike leads along gravel roads and well-paved paths into the large park that surrounds the castle near the Drachenfels. Alternatively, the Drachenfelsbahn can be used. The name of this fairytale castle is as impressive as the castle itself. It can also be visited from the inside for a fee. From...

The route starts and ends at the Königswinter ferry terminal. From here it goes up to the Drachenfels, then on to the Wolkenburg. From here it gets steep and stony, but at the top there is a great narrow path with beautiful views of the Siebengebirge. Then you continue to the Milchhäusschen (delicious coffee and cake) and then back past the Drachenburg to Königswinter to the ferry.

Popular, multifaceted hiking trail in the Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia. Away from the classic paths, the route leads comfortably through the Siebengebirge. A monastery, a castle, beautiful mountain peaks, and some rest stops are passed. Starting at Heisterbach Abbey, the route goes counter-clockwise toward Petersberg, with the magnificent Petersberg Palace and then to the Nonnenstromberg. Finally, the trail leads past the Stenzelberg laterite quarry with its small gorges and rock...

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: -...

Leisurely hike along the Rhine. The wonderful circular hike leads from the Rhöndorf train station to the Drachenfels and from there via the Milchhäuschen and the Nachtigallental to Königswinter. In addition to beautiful views, this route also passes a castle and charming villages. This route can also be turned into a circular route by hiking back to Rhöndorf via the Rhine promenade. Highlights of the hike: - Nibelungen Hall and Dragon Cave - Reptile Zoo - Castle "Drachenburg - Drachenfels...

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...