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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
Eitorf

Trail above the Sieg – Blankenberg Castle loop from Merten (Sieg)

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
Eitorf

Trail above the Sieg – Blankenberg Castle loop from Merten (Sieg)

Moderate

4.8

(303)

1,107

hikers

Trail above the Sieg – Blankenberg Castle loop from Merten (Sieg)

02:46

9.99km

180m

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: March 18, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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Train Station

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1.31 km

Trail above the Sieg

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Beautiful narrow path! However, only about 400 m, then wide dirt road again.

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2

3.69 km

Half-timbered houses in Auel

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Hamlet on the north bank of the Sieg below Blankenberg city. Beautifully renovated half-timbered houses and barns are worth a detour.

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3

4.47 km

Absolutely beautifully situated and almost newly designed rest area with a fantastic view... 😎👌 Either a lounger or a picnic bench - whatever you prefer!

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4

5.60 km

Blankenberg Castle

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Impressive castle complex, especially when you first saw it from the valley. Unfortunately not always accessible.

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5

6.08 km

City of Blankenberg

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Nice little place with a historic castle. Numerous hiking trails in the vicinity. Vision guaranteed.

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6

6.24 km

The 13th-century Katharinenturm is the main tower in the south of the city. First expanded into a youth hostel in 1935, it was finally set up as a museum in …

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7

6.30 km

Beautiful tour! The city of Blankenberg alone is a highlight. The paths from the Natursteig Sieg are clearly signposted. There was no need to worry about finding a suitable place …

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6.60 km

Höhkopf

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9

9.46 km

Sieg River near Merten

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Who wants to break away from the L333 Sieg leisure road between Merten and Hennef
e.g. Also to shorten the route or to make it more natural, he uses the …

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9.99 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.62 km

1.49 km

1.10 km

851 m

616 m

278 m

Surfaces

2.78 km

2.68 km

1.51 km

1.50 km

1.15 km

340 m

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Lowest point (70 m)

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