Best trails near Stenzelberg
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Want to check out Stenzelberg from the trail? Good news: 10 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 10 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Stenzelberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.5 (155)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular, 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...
- 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,...
- 4.7 (32)·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 (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 (16)·Hard·12.2 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrHistorical and varied hiking tour in Königswinter, North Rhine-Westphalia. It starts and ends at the Margarethenhöhe car park and leads for the first time on the Drachenfelsstrasse via the Wolkenburg to the fantastic Drachenfels plateau. If you make a small detour, you can still visit the Drachenburg Castle. Via the Petersberg and Nonnenstromberg you return to the starting point. Highlights: - Margarethenhöhe with Margarethenkreuz - View from Geisberg - Cloud Castle - Walk through the...
- 4.3 (13)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful hike near Königswinter in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The hike starts at the Stenzelberg car park. From here it goes up through the forest here in the Siebengebirge and up to the Petersberg. There are refreshment stops at the top. It is possible to go up by bus with the bus to the "Petersberg" bus stop. Highlights: - Petersberg site - St Peter's Chapel
- 4.0 (3)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried hike in the Siebengebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route starts at the Margarethenhoehe car park and goes up and down – a basic level of fitness is helpful. The hiking highlights are diverse: from wonderful vantage points to well-known ruins to the former basalt quarry, which nature has reclaimed, everything is there. There is also no shortage of places to stop for refreshments (e.g. on the Petersberg or at the Heisterbach monastery). Highlights of the hike: -...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Stenzelberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Stenzelberg. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 9 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Stenzelberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Stenzelberg is Nonnenstromberg from Heisterbach Monastery, which has a 4.5 star rating from 155 reviews. This trail is 5.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,328 ft.
What is the longest trail near Stenzelberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Stenzelberg is Zur Löwenburg und dem Drachenfels. This trail is estimated to be 35.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Stenzelberg?
Stenzelberg: With an ascent of 7,024 ft, Siebengebirgstrail has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Die 13 Höchsten des Siebengebirges with 5,423 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Stenzelberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Stenzelberg is Beethoven Hiking Trail with a 4.6-star rating from 58 reviews.
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- Drachenfels
- Petersberg
- Rosenau
- Stenzelberg
- Schloß Drachenburg
- Burgruine Drachenfels
- Drachenmarionette (Münzgerät)
- Drachenburgblick
- Großer Ölberg
- Heisterbach Abbey
- Dr.-Horster-Hütte
- Hütte Rheinblick
- Nonnenstromberg
- ehem. Basaltsteinbruch Weilberg
- Hirschberghütte
- Kleiner Ölberg
- Wolkenburg
- Liebesbrünnchen
- Der Minuten Esel
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