Sayn Castle – View of the Rhine Valley loop from Vallendar

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Weitersburg

Sayn Castle – View of the Rhine Valley loop from Vallendar

Moderate

4.7

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114

hikers

Sayn Castle – View of the Rhine Valley loop from Vallendar

04:25

14.7km

450m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.20 km

View of the Eifel and the Rhine

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Definitely worth it! There is a great view and trails

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5.47 km

Roman Tower on the Limes Sayn-Bendorf

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Great view and there is the possibility to rest here. Information about the Limes is displayed on information boards.

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5.59 km

Ascent to the Roman tower on the Pulverberg

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Beautiful serpentine path over 70 meters high to the Roman tower on the powder mountain.
Half way there is a rest bench available; o)

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6.38 km

Brexbachtalbahn Viaduct

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Information about the Brexbachtalbahn: brexbachtalbahn.info

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8.78 km

Sayn Castle

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Arriving at the parking lot of Sayn Castle, turn left onto the "Wirtschaftsweg" that leads to Sayn Castle. Here you will not only find a beautiful view of the Eifel …

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10.00 km

View of Sayn Castle and Sayn Palace

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One of the few vantage points that allows a complete view of the castle Sayn. A few meters from Synsteig. A rest bench is available.

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10.9 km

Bench With View of the Rhine Valley

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From the bank you have a beautiful view of the Rhine Valley and the landscape of the Eastern Eifel.

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11.0 km

View of the Rhine Valley

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Beautiful sight!

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14.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.17 km

5.27 km

1.48 km

416 m

236 m

168 m

Surfaces

4.42 km

4.13 km

3.91 km

1.34 km

780 m

163 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Sunday 8 November

9°C

3°C

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

May 8, 2022,Rheinsteig Etappe 08: Von Sayn nach Weitersburg

Tip: stop off at the Wüstenhof in Weitersburg (located directly on the Rheinsteig) - from the terrace you have a fantastic view of the Rhine Valley and Koblenz

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