Sayn Castle – Sayn Abbey loop from Bendorf

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Bendorf

Sayn Castle – Sayn Abbey loop from Bendorf

Easy

4.3

(13)

hikers

Sayn Castle – Sayn Abbey loop from Bendorf

01:01

3.70km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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548 m

Sayn Castle Park

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Sayn Castle originated as a medieval fortified manor and is closely linked to the eventful history of the Counts and Princes of Sayn and Sayn-Wittgenstein. In the 19th century, it …

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1.06 km

View of Sayn, the Rhine Valley and the Brexbach Valley from Sayn Castle

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From the old defensive wall of Sayn Castle you have a fantastic view of the picturesque landscape.

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1.11 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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1.39 km

View of Sayn Castle

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Simply wonderful!

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2.24 km

The Premonstratensian monastery was founded in 1202 by Count Heinrich II of Sayn and was inhabited by choir monks from Steinfeld Abbey in Kall until 1803. Afterwards, it became the parish church of Sayn.

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2.48 km

Dietze-Wern-Breggel’sche Bridge over the Brexbach

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In October 2014, the "Dietze-Wern-Breggel'sche" bridge over the Brexbach was inaugurated by Pastor Joachim Fey. The bridge was a gift from Thyssen-Krupp to the Sayn resident "Dietze-Wern", whose name it …

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2.67 km

View of the Brexbach Valley Railway Tunnel

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The trail actually crosses the tracks. But don't worry, there won't be a train. The railway line was shut down

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3.35 km

Bridge Over the Brexbach

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Beautiful little bridge in the park...

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3.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.07 km

998 m

900 m

546 m

195 m

Surfaces

1.05 km

762 m

703 m

437 m

384 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

8°C

2°C

39 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

May 1, 2025,Burg Sayn - Kleinkinderrunde

The route is particularly suitable for children from about 2.5 years.

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September 6, 2023,Schlosspark Sayn und Burg Sayn

Since we are expecting visitors today, we just wanted to take a stroll in the castle park. The park is very beautiful and has great old trees. Unfortunately there is so much car traffic around it that it wasn't really worth walking. Then we went up to the castle. The view is great and the paths down to the abbey …

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