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Drachenfels castle ruins and views over the Rhine

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Drachenfels castle ruins and views over the Rhine

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Drachenfels castle ruins and views over the Rhine

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Location: Königswinter, Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Best routes to Drachenfels castle ruins and views over the Rhine

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1. The round seven - Siebengebirge Nature Park

11.8km

01:31

390m

400m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. View from Löwenburg Ruins – Drachenburg Castle loop from Heisterbacherrott

25.6km

03:12

910m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Drachenfels (Siebengebirge). – Singletrack to Petersberg loop from Heisterbacherrott

15.8km

02:04

630m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Andibonn

May 22, 2021

The Drachenfels is the most popular excursion destination in the Siebengebirge and is accordingly often heavily visited or overcrowded. It is better to only visit in the evening or in the morning or on weekdays.

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dmclimbr

May 24, 2023

There is a lot going on here, many come up by train. As a runner, we may look at you in amazement.

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hazel44brown

March 18, 2025

"Drachenfels" can refer to several things! Most commonly, it's the name of a hill on the Rhine River in Germany, famous for its castle ruins and scenic views. It's steeped in folklore and has inspired stories and myths, such as being associated with the dragon slain by Siegfried in the Nibelungen saga www-ezpassmd.com

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Location: Königswinter, Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Drachenfels castle ruins and views over the Rhine

1. The round seven - Siebengebirge Nature Park

2. View from Löwenburg Ruins – Drachenburg Castle loop from Heisterbacherrott

3. Drachenfels (Siebengebirge). – Singletrack to Petersberg loop from Heisterbacherrott

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