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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Drachenfels Castle Ruins – View of Drachenburg Castle loop from Königswinter Drachenfelsbahn

Mountain hikes & routes

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Drachenfels Castle Ruins – View of Drachenburg Castle loop from Königswinter Drachenfelsbahn

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Drachenfels Castle Ruins – View of Drachenburg Castle loop from Königswinter Drachenfelsbahn

01:20

3.99km

200m

Mountaineering

Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Naturpark Siebengebirge

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.65 km

Donkey Trail at Drachenfels

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The wall was massively reinforced with concrete to secure the castle - it doesn't look really nice. Climbing on the Drachenfels hasn't been allowed for a long time anyway, but it wouldn't really be fun here either.

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2

1.70 km

Landsturm Memorial on the Drachenfels Plateau

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On January 3rd, 1814, Major von Boltenstern tried to recapture Cologne with his troops and 150 volunteers. But their attack failed and the major was killed. On the same day, …

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1.71 km

View from Drachenfels

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The ascent to the Drachenfels plateau alone is worth seeing and can be mastered both on foot and by train. There are viewpoints of the Rhine and the surrounding area …

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4

1.97 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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5

2.53 km

View of Drachenburg Castle

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Beautiful view of Drachenburg Castle and the Rhine Valley with Bonn as a panorama. With good visibility, you can see the Cologne skyline.

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2.88 km

Drachenburg Castle

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Drachenburg Castle is the Neuschwanstein of the Rhine. Located below the Drachenfels mountain, it is easily accessible by cog railway or on foot. Ample parking is available in Königswinter. Numerous …

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3.13 km

Felder's at the Vintner's Cottage

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Good food on the way to the Drachenburg. From the garden terrace you have a great view of the landscape.

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3.42 km

View of Königswinter and the Rhine

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Just a few hundred steps and you can enjoy your first view of Königswinter and the Rhine.

Highly recommended!

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3.99 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.33 km

680 m

595 m

363 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.46 km

343 m

185 m

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Thursday 28 May

31°C

13°C

61 %

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