Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels
12.2miLength
2,851ftElevation gain
6.5–7.5hrEstimated time
Loop
Historical 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 nightingale valley
- Viewpoint Petersberg
- View of the Rhine Valley from the Nonnenstromberg
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Top sights
Geisberg
Peak
Schallenberg
Peak
Löwenburg
Peak
Rosenau
Peak
Stenzelberg
Peak
Erpelntalskopf
Peak
Schloß Drachenburg
Castle
Drachenburgblick
Viewpoint
Jungfernhardt
Peak
Poßberg
Peak
Ruine Löwenburg
Castle
Bolvershahn
Peak
Userother Hütte
Weather shelter
Nonnenstromberg
Peak
Wolkenburg
Peak
Liebesbrünnchen
Spring
Hirschberg
Peak
Lohrberg
Peak
Zinnhöckchen
Peak
Trenkeberg
Peak
Burgruine Rosenau
Castle
Hirschburg
Castle
Merkenshöhe
Peak
Heideschottberg
Peak
Scheerkopf
Peak
Lietschen-Hütte
Weather shelter
Löwenburgblick
Viewpoint
Kuckuckstein
Peak
Top sights
Geisberg
Peak
Schallenberg
Peak
Löwenburg
Peak
Rosenau
Peak
Stenzelberg
Peak
Erpelntalskopf
Peak
Schloß Drachenburg
Castle
Drachenburgblick
Viewpoint
Jungfernhardt
Peak
Poßberg
Peak
Ruine Löwenburg
Castle
Bolvershahn
Peak
Userother Hütte
Weather shelter
Nonnenstromberg
Peak
Wolkenburg
Peak
Liebesbrünnchen
Spring
Hirschberg
Peak
Lohrberg
Peak
Zinnhöckchen
Peak
Trenkeberg
Peak
Burgruine Rosenau
Castle
Hirschburg
Castle
Merkenshöhe
Peak
Heideschottberg
Peak
Scheerkopf
Peak
Lietschen-Hütte
Weather shelter
Löwenburgblick
Viewpoint
Kuckuckstein
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Experience this 12.2-mile loop trail near Königswinter, North Rhine-Westphalia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
What is the expected weather this week for Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels?
Expected weather for Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels for the next 5 days is:
- Sat, September 26 - 82 degrees/clear
- Sun, September 27 - 83 degrees/drizzle
- Mon, September 28 - 82 degrees/clear
- Tue, September 29 - 81 degrees/clear
- Wed, September 30 - 74 degrees/showers
Where is Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels located?
Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels is a trail located in Siebengebirge Nature Park.
How hard is Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels?
Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels is considered a hard hike that covers 12.2 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,851 ft. It takes about 6.5–7.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
What is the elevation gain for Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels?
Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels is considered a hard hike that covers 12.2 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,851 ft. It takes about 6.5–7.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels a loop?
Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels is a loop trail that covers 12.2 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,851 ft. It takes about 6.5–7.5 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels?
Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels is a loop trail that covers 12.2 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,851 ft. It takes about 6.5–7.5 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels?
Dogs may be allowed on Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels?
Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels?
According to trailgoers, Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels is usually busy. Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there scenic views at Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Drachenburgblick and Löwenburgblick.
Are there forests at Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels?
Yes, Margarethenhöhe - Petersberg via Drachenfels is a forest trail in Siebengebirge Nature Park.
Last updated on September 23, 2026 at 12:12 am GMT+0