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Rhineland-Palatinate

Unkel Prison Tower

Rhineland-Palatinate

Unkel Prison Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Unkel Prison Tower

Hiking

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Cycling

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Running

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Gravel riding

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Mountain biking

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Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald

Location: Unkel, Neuwied, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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Tips

April 25, 2021

Running

Nice building directly on the Rhine promenade.

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July 17, 2023

Hiking

The Unkel criminals were once imprisoned in the stately walls of this historic building, which you pass on the Rhine promenade. On the outer wall, a number of flood markers indicate that the "Father Rhine", much sung about in the Rhineland, leaves its bed from time to time and sometimes causes very severe flooding; such as in the Bläck Fööss "Einmol em Johr kütt d'r Rhing us em Bett", which you can listen to on YouTube if you are interested at =>

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June 19, 2020

Cycling

Historic fortification with an idyllic cityscape.

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#3.

Unkel Rhine Promenade – Unkel Prison Tower loop from Rolandseck

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Location: Unkel, Neuwied, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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