Westerwald Tour via Hennef

This extensive cycle tour begins in the "town of 100 villages", Hennef, and leads steadily up into the gentle hills of the Westerwald. The route follows the picturesque course of the River Sieg before ascending through dense deciduous forests and across open plateaus that offer sweeping panoramic views across the Rhine-Sieg district. The terrain is mostly asphalted and follows quiet country roads and well-maintained paths that lead past historic half-timbered houses and old mill sites. Along the way, the route explores a region steeped in history, where iron ore mining and basalt quarrying once shaped the local economy. The journey requires a good level of fitness due to the repeated climbs and overall length, making it a worthwhile test for long-distance cyclists. It is a great way to experience the transition from the Sieg floodplains to the rugged mountain charm of the western Westerwald.