Best trails near Petersberg

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 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...

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 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...

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...

Popular 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...

Diverse 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

Charming 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...

Exciting loop trail in the Siebengebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This approximately six and a half hour hike leads from Koenigswinter to the Grosser Oelberg, the highest mountain in the Siebengebirge. You should bring a bit of fitness for the 21 km long hike - until you have reached the summit of the Grosser Oelberg after about 10 km, it is almost constantly uphill. Highlights of the hike: - Vineyards near Oberdollendorf - Heisterbach Monastery - Grosser Oelberg (460 m above...