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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
Königswinter

Drachenfels Summit and Ruins – Lion castle ruins loop from Königswinter

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
Königswinter

Drachenfels Summit and Ruins – Lion castle ruins loop from Königswinter

Hard

4.8

(4)

20

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Drachenfels Summit and Ruins – Lion castle ruins loop from Königswinter

06:43

21.3km

830m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Nonnenstromberg

Naturpark Siebengebirge

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Start point

Train Station

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788 m

Ice Cellar Cave (Eiskellerhöhle) in Naturpark Siebengebirge

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There used to be so-called ice cellars here. When the ice floes drifted on the Rhine in winter, they could be brought into caves. These then served as a refrigerator …

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2.17 km

Drachenburg Castle in the distance

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From the vantage point at the Heinrich von Dechen monument you have a beautiful view of the Drachenburg and the Drachenfelsbahn. The benches invite you to take a break here.

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3.21 km

Drachenfels Castle Ruins

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The Drachenfels is always worth a visit, no matter the season. There are several ways to climb it. A cog railway also takes you up or down.

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4.64 km

Ulaanian monument

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The Ulanendenkmal offers a great view of the Rhine Valley and Rhöndorf. There are many benches in the area that invite you to take a break.

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6.94 km

View of the Drachenfels from Großer Breiberg

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The Große Breiberg (313 meters) is one of the worthwhile peaks in the Siebengebirge. Coming from the northeast via the Breiberg hut, the ascent is pleasant. A detour is suitable …

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9.56 km

Lion castle ruins

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If you do not come to the usual, "suspicious" times the castle ruins is a beautiful quiet place with a great view of the Rhine Valley but also in the hinterland of the Siebengebirge.

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17.7 km

Waidmannsruh Inn

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Very nice service and delicious food! Definitely worth a visit. :)

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21.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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12.9 km

4.49 km

1.93 km

1.48 km

204 m

201 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

4.94 km

2.57 km

1.45 km

1.19 km

500 m

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