Best trails near Der Königsesel
4.3(124 reviews)
Want to check out Der Königsesel from the trail? Good news: 4 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 4 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Der Königsesel are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.5 (82)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThe 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.
- 4.5 (28)·Moderate·9.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrThe Autobahn 555 between Bonn and Cologne, opened by Adenauer in 1932, was the first real autobahn. A great contrast to this temple of motorization and industrialization is the parallel route for bicycles along the Rhine side. This route leads along the east side of the river and leads across the nature park on the Sieg Delta, the tributary of the Rhine. Most of the journey leads directly into nature with a view of the Rhine, the maize fields and forests. A real pleasure. Mondorf not only has...
- 3.9 (10)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried loop in North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful loop in Königswinter, starting near the train station of the same name. It goes through the idyllic Nachtigallental valley to the Drachenfels plateau. Parts of the hike can also be shortened by train. There are several places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights: - Drachenfels Castle - Federal Chancellor Adenauer House Foundation - Drachenburg Castle
- 4.3 (4)·Moderate·31.1 mi·Est. 14–15.5 hrPopular mountain bike tour along the Rhine near Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia. This mountain bike route starts near Bonn-Mehlem railway station, making it easy to travel to and from the station by train. The route goes via Remagen to Kripp and from there takes the ferry across to Linz. From there, the route leads directly up the Kasbachtal railway to Kalenborn. The route now takes a rather sporty route over the Siebengebirge mountains before heading downhill towards Königswinter. Here, the...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Der Königsesel?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Der Königsesel is Königswinter - Drachenfels - Wolkenburg - Milchhäuschen, which has a 4.5 star rating from 82 reviews. This trail is 4.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,259 ft.
What is the longest trail near Der Königsesel?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Der Königsesel is MTB Tour: Königswinter - Linz - Siebengebirge Mountains. This trail is estimated to be 31.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Der Königsesel?
Der Königsesel: With an ascent of 4,855 ft, MTB Tour: Königswinter - Linz - Siebengebirge Mountains has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Königswinter - Drachenfels - Adenauer Haus with 1,397 ft of elevation gain.
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- Drachenfels
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- Drachenburgblick
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