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Hennef (Sieg)

Grabenturm (gate tower of the old town of Blankenberg)

Grabenturm (gate tower of the old town of Blankenberg)

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    1. Blankenberg Castle – View of Blankenberg Castle loop from Merten (Sieg)

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    180m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    December 5, 2020

    Small signs inform everything about Blankenberg.

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      August 23, 2021

      Anyone who walks along the remains of Blankenberg's city wall, some of which are still very powerful, will get an idea of what importance the now inconspicuous city of Blankenberg once had. A double wall ring equipped with gates and shell towers surrounded the entire area. And even today, southern access is only possible through the Eitorfer Tor.



      In the south, paths also lead through the kennel complex and underneath the wall. A historic grape press can also be seen here, which is reminiscent of the region's former viticulture. There are also other remains of medieval fortification walls on the outer bailey and on the former count's castle.

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        September 22, 2020

        Well-preserved city wall. Circumnavigation possible

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          Location: Hennef (Sieg), Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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