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Erpel Old Town – Unkel's historic old town loop from Unkel

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Erpel Old Town – Unkel's historic old town loop from Unkel

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Erpel Old Town – Unkel's historic old town loop from Unkel

03:31

12.2km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.86 km

View of the Rhine Valley from the Erpeler Ley

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As with many (view)points whose name contains the component „Ley“, the naming points to slate as the underlying rock.

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5.03 km

View of the Rhine and Remagen from the Erpeler Ley

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Willy Weis/Hildegard Funk
"... Das für den 2. August 1909 in der Presse angekündigte historische Ereignis über die erste Ankunft eines 136 Meter lenkbaren Luftschiffes mit der Typenbezeichnung LZ 5, …

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7.79 km

Ludendorff Bridge (Bridge of Remagen)

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Is part of German history.
Historians are of the opinion that the crossing of the Rhine by the Americans in March 1945 over the bridge, the towers of which can …

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7.80 km

Remagen Bridge Towers

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An imposing structure, the Peace Museum shows a piece of history and is worth a visit.

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8.31 km

Erpel Old Town

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Worth seeing old wine village with beautiful half-timbered houses in the center. Is absolutely worth a visit.

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9.45 km

View of St. Apollinaris Church in Remagen

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When looking from Unkel on the right bank of the Rhine to the opposite side of the great "Father Rhine" to Remagen, the observer inevitably catches the eye of the …

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11.1 km

Unkel Prison Tower

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Nice building directly on the Rhine promenade.

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11.5 km

Unkel's historic old town

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Unkel has a beautiful old town and is located with its Rhine promenade directly on the beautiful Rhine. The Willy Brandt Forum was opened in Unkel in 2011 in honor …

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12.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.50 km

2.76 km

2.36 km

927 m

627 m

Surfaces

4.00 km

3.19 km

2.47 km

2.30 km

105 m

104 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Erpel Old Town – Unkel's historic old town loop from Unkel

View of the Rhine Valley from the Erpeler Ley

View of the Rhine and Remagen from the Erpeler Ley

Ludendorff Bridge (Bridge of Remagen)

Remagen Bridge Towers

Erpel Old Town

View of St. Apollinaris Church in Remagen

Unkel Prison Tower

Unkel's historic old town

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