Best lake 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.
Top trails
- 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 -...
- 4.3 (64)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic hiking trail in Königswinter, North Rhine-Westphalia. From the starting point, the trail leads directly into the forest and around the Ölberg. Along the way, the view towards Bonn alternates with long tree-lined lanes and fields inhabited by animals. To enjoy a great view, the ascent to the Ölberg is a good option. There is also a cozy mountain inn here. The trail starts at the Margarethenhöhe parking lot, where a fee is charged. A bus also goes here (Margarethenhöhe bus...
- 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
- 4.7 (19)·Moderate·4.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrTour 2 from the hiking guide "The Siebengebirge". Panoramic hike through the vineyards around Oberdollendorf, which are colorful in autumn and lush green in summer. Highlights of the hike: - Church of St. Lawrence - Statue of Mary - homeland cross - Oberdollendorf vineyards - Dollendorfer Hardt - Heisterbach Monastery - Muhlbach
- 4.5 (41)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried 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
- 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...
- 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
- 4.5 (20)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Siebengebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Siebengebirge is known for its numerous historical buildings, which can be visited as part of a hike. The route suggested here leads to Birlinghofen Castle, built in the early 20th century and now a popular event venue. The hike mainly runs through forests, fields and meadows. Highlights of the hike: - Piels Forest - Birlinghoven Castle - Stop for refreshments at Niederpeis Castle (optional)
- 4.8 (9)·Hard·25.7 miThis annual running event in the Siebengebirge Nature Park goes around Aegidienberg. Perhaps one of the most beautiful marathons of all! It goes up and down through a varied landscape. Every kilometre is different, with beautiful scenery and challenging uphill sections. Although the route is challenging, none of the climbs are too steep and none of the descents are brutal. The event is lovingly and personally organised each year by Tri-Power Aegidienberg.
- 4.9 (6)·Hard·16.2 mi·Est. 7–8 hrBeautiful and scenic hiking tour in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia. This loop is a surprisingly scenic tour through the city of Bonn, starting at the Hofgarten in Südstadt. Cross the Kennedy Bridge to reach the Rheinsteig trail. This leads to the Rheinaue leisure park. The northern route leads via Küdinghoven up into the forest past Dornheckensee, Blauen See and Märchensee to Heisterbach Monastery. There are always great viewpoints over the Rhine. The route returns along the opposite bank of...
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Where is the best lake trail to hike in Siebengebirge Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best lake trail to hike in Siebengebirge Nature Park is Rheinsteig - Loewenburg - Valley of the Tretschbach, which has a 4.6 star rating from 45 reviews. This trail is 5.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,325 ft.
What is the longest lake trail in Siebengebirge Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Siebengebirge Nature Park is Zur Löwenburg und dem Drachenfels. This trail is estimated to be 35.0 mi long.
How many lake trails are in Siebengebirge Nature Park?
There are 18 lake trails in Siebengebirge Nature Park.These lake trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 282 AllTrails community reviews.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Siebengebirge Nature Park?
Die 13 Höchsten des Siebengebirges has the most elevation gain for lake trails with 5,423 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Zur Löwenburg und dem Drachenfels, which has 4,498 ft of elevation gain.
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