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Blankenberg Castle

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Hennef (Sieg)

Blankenberg Castle

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Blankenberg Castle

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

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

10.5km

02:59

230m

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

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2. City of Blankenberg – Stadtmauer Stadt Blankenberg loop from Blankenberg (Sieg)

5.93km

01:40

120m

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3. Path above the Sieg – Sieg River Near Merten loop from Blankenberg (Sieg)

11.1km

02:58

110m

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

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PeterH65 (a.k.a. "Waldorf")

October 6, 2020

"... The Blankenberg castle ruins are located high above the Sieg.
On the Spornspitze, 80 m above the Sieg and within sight of the abbey on the Michaelsberg, the Lords of Sayn founded Blankenberg Castle around 1180.
The rock spur itself should initially have been free of settlement. The name Blankenberg was derived from him in the sense of a bare, unwooded elevation.
The fortifications high above the Sieg enabled the Counts of Sayn to control the entrances to the Siegtal and Bergisches Land as well as the Westerwald. The castle, one of the largest state castles in this part of the Rhineland, is a rectangular complex on a long ridge with an advanced heavy bastion.
During the 30 Years War the castle complex was almost completely destroyed. Remains of the hall, the gate house and sparse remains of a double chapel have been preserved. On the south side there is a mighty bastion tower from the 15th century, on the north side a round donjon. The outer bailey is also characterized by a strong round tower with a high shield wall and a gate tower. The castle complex can be visited from April to September Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday closed. Weather-related opening in March and October. ... "
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Marianne L.🥾🎒

March 24, 2019

Great view to the castle

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Anna-Lisa&Joy🍀🥾🚶‍♀️🐶

April 30, 2024

Wonderful view of the 🏰 Blankenberg castle ruins!
If you go to the castle, you can visit it and have many beautiful views.

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

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

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3. Path above the Sieg – Sieg River Near Merten loop from Blankenberg (Sieg)

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