Best trail running 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 (224)·Moderate·3.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular loop trail in the Siebengebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia A beautiful and very varied round near Königswinter. The starting point is the Margarethenhöhe car park. This round is also doable for slightly older children. Quiet forest sections, great views over the Siebengebirge, and of course, the impressive ruins of the Löwenburg (fantastic views from here, too!) ensure that this hike never gets boring. There are two rest stops near the starting point. Highlights of...
- 4.6 (48)·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 -...
- 4.7 (39)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic 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: -...
- 4.7 (33)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic 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...
- 4.5 (34)·Moderate·3.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrLeisurely 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...
- 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
- 4.6 (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...
- 4.3 (31)·Moderate·6.6 miBeautiful hike along the course of the Rhine near Bonn in North Rhine-Westphalia From Niederholtdorf, this route runs south through the Siebengebirge nature reserve and past the site of the Oberkasseler Man, where the second oldest burial of an anatomically modern man (Homo sapiens) in Germany was discovered in 1914. Due to its location, the route is ideally suited as a trip from Bonn. Highlights: - Locality Oberkasseler man - Hiking in the Siebengebirge nature park - Siebengebirge nature...
- 4.7 (9)·Moderate·4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly adventure trail in the Siebengebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The wilderness path to Drachenfels (also: path to wilderness D) is an exciting trail that explains the secrets of the forest at 16 experience stations (see waypoints on the map). Sometimes you hike on wide, well-developed forest roads, then again on enchanted small paths. Excellent for the whole family. Highlights of the hike: - Views of the Rhine Valley - Margarethenhoehe - Forsthaus Lohrberg -...
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Where is the best hiking trail for running in Siebengebirge Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best hiking trail for running in Siebengebirge Nature Park is Löwenburg Castle Loop, which has a 4.6 star rating from 224 reviews. This trail is 3.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 807 ft.
What is the longest running trail in Siebengebirge Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Siebengebirge Nature Park is Siebengebirgstrail. This trail is estimated to be 30.8 mi long.
How many running trails are in Siebengebirge Nature Park?
There are 27 running trails in Siebengebirge Nature Park.These running trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 597 AllTrails community reviews.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Siebengebirge Nature Park?
Siebengebirgstrail has the most elevation gain for running trails with 7,024 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Siebengebirge Marathon Bad Honnef, which has 4,127 ft of elevation gain.
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