A beautiful route, slightly easier than Petersberg. Towards the end of the climb, there are many walkers. It's advisable not to go up during rush hour.

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Komooto-Waran Gunther

September 16, 2019

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The only descent from Drachenfels acceptable for racing bikes

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Horst

May 10, 2022

Road cycling

on the Drachenfels on a quiet way up, caution the operator of the Drachenfelsbahn also drives up here with vehicles - sometimes faster

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1. Rosenauer Weg – View from the Petersberg loop from Bonn UN Campus

34.8km

01:58

650m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Japanese Garden, Rheinaue Park – Drachenburg Castle loop from Bonn UN Campus

25.6km

01:14

290m

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. Rhine Cycle Path at Rolandseck – Petersberg Climb loop from Oberwinter

32.2km

01:45

520m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Distance 2.34 km

Uphill 40 m

Downhill 180 m

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Thursday 5 March

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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

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Ascent to Drachenfels from Königswinter

1. Rosenauer Weg – View from the Petersberg loop from Bonn UN Campus

2. Japanese Garden, Rheinaue Park – Drachenburg Castle loop from Bonn UN Campus

3. Rhine Cycle Path at Rolandseck – Petersberg Climb loop from Oberwinter

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