Best hard trails in Siebengebirge Nature Park
The Siebengebirge Nature Park was founded as the first nature park in North Rhine-Westphalia and is located in the south of the federal state. The nature park encompasses the Cologne Bay, Siebengebirge, Leiser Hügelland, Rheinwesterwälder Vulkanrücken and Asbacher Hochfläche nature areas.
The Siebengebirge Nature Park offers a variety of natural and landscape areas that can be discovered on many hikes. The volcanic landscape is interspersed with quarries, vineyards and orchards.
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- 4.6 (289)·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...
- 4.4 (67)·Hard·14.2 mi·Est. 7–8 hrThis route follows stage 1 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Bonn and ends in Königswinter. The trail starts at the Bonn city hall, crosses the Rhine via the Kennedy Bridge, and follows the riverbanks before heading into the forests of the Siebengebirge. It passes scenic lakes and historic landmarks like the Roman memorial stone, the Bonn Museum Mile, and Rheinaue Leisure Park, concluding with an ascent of Mount Petersberg. Overnight stays are accommodated in local guesthouses and hotels in...
- 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 (68)·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 (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;...
- 4.5 (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
- 4.8 (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...
- 4.5 (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...
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