The Drachenfels in Königswinter is probably the most famous summit of the Siebengebirge and therefore quite busy on weekends with nice weather. The Zahlradbahn karrt every half hour for 10 euros (2016) many people from Königswinter up the steep mountainside, who want to enjoy the great view from above. The mountain and its castle are legendary. On top of the plateau you will find everything for a rest.

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Netreisetagebuch

June 18, 2021

Road cycling

"... If you want to visit a fairytale castle in North Rhine-Westphalia, you should go to Königswinter in the Siebengebirge. Here, the Drachenburg castle sits enthroned high up on the Drachenfels ..."
Find out more about this fantastic destination at:
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Armin Lesser

September 24, 2022

Road cycling

On the back of the Drachenfels, leaving Petersberg on the left, the ascent is easy to do with an average of approx. 6%. The view is always worth it.

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Elevation 290 m

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Friday 10 April

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49 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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

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