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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Königswinter

Petersberg Climb – Heisterbach Abbey Gatehouse loop from Naturpark Siebengebirge

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Königswinter

Petersberg Climb – Heisterbach Abbey Gatehouse loop from Naturpark Siebengebirge

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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Petersberg Climb – Heisterbach Abbey Gatehouse loop from Naturpark Siebengebirge

01:42

29.0km

650m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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Naturpark Siebengebirge

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2.86 km

Heisterbach Abbey Choir Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Next to the monastery ruins you can also stop off and recharge your batteries after the hike.
The adjacent car park is a good starting point for hikes, e.g. to the Petersberg.

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10.9 km

Serpentine at Drachenfels

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

on foot you can climb up to the ruin at the upper station of the cog railway you can look down on the ruin, enjoy the view of the Rhine or be entertained in the restaurant.

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11.3 km

Drachenburg Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Drachenfels in Königswinter is probably the most famous summit of the Siebengebirge and therefore quite busy on weekends with nice weather. The Zahlradbahn karrt every half hour for 10 …

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11.4 km

Ascent to Drachenfels from Königswinter

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A beautiful route, slightly easier than Petersberg. Towards the end of the climb, there are many walkers. It's advisable not to go up during rush hour.

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16.7 km

View of Siebengebirge and Drachenfels

Highlight • Viewpoint

The mountain has something for itself, it is best to drive up here alone in the morning, then there are few cars and the view towards the rising sun is fantastic

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16.9 km

View from Petersberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Petersberg, which rises steeply directly from the Rhine, is a historical place with a very special significance. After the Second World War, the highest representatives of the victorious powers …

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16.9 km

Petersberg Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Cars only pay at the weekend. It is not completely without it, as some people both downhill and uphill think they have to race. You hear the cars usually come …

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26.0 km

Heisterbach Abbey Gatehouse

Highlight • Monument

The archway of the baroque gate house from 1750 is the well-preserved entrance to the monastery property.

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29.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

7.06 km

6.47 km

1.03 km

390 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.8 km

3.81 km

188 m

149 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

30°C

15°C

26 %

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Petersberg Climb – Heisterbach Abbey Gatehouse loop from Naturpark Siebengebirge

Heisterbach Abbey Choir Ruins

Serpentine at Drachenfels

Drachenburg Castle

Ascent to Drachenfels from Königswinter

View of Siebengebirge and Drachenfels

View from Petersberg

Petersberg Climb

Heisterbach Abbey Gatehouse

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