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Rhineland-Palatinate
Altenkirchen
Etzbach

View of the Sieg River – Schönstein Castle loop from Etzbach

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Altenkirchen
Etzbach

View of the Sieg River – Schönstein Castle loop from Etzbach

Moderate

5.0

(2)

16

riders

View of the Sieg River – Schönstein Castle loop from Etzbach

01:32

21.8km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.8 km for 148 m

After 12.2 km for 148 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

613 m

Railway Bridge Over the Sieg

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2

797 m

Sieg River

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3

7.07 km

View of the Sieg River

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At this point you cross the Sieg at Knowledge. Depending on the time of day or season, you have very special lighting conditions here.

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4

10.5 km

It hasn't been going over there for years

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5

12.1 km

Schönstein Castle

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The castle, first mentioned in a document in 1255, is enthroned on a rock above the mouth of the Elbbach in the Sieg. It is privately owned, so you can …

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6

12.2 km

Heubrücke

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As pedestrians and cyclists have to share the way, you should descend for the sake of fairness. Otherwise it could be a bit tight. 😉

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7

12.5 km

Sieg River Cycle Path

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Mega schöne Gegend… Sehr zu empfehlen… Komme wieder keine Frage

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8

18.1 km

Siegstraße Scenic View

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Very steep descent with tight curves and great views over the fields.

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B

21.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.37 km

4.62 km

4.04 km

3.43 km

3.12 km

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

1.73 km

847 m

169 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (140 m)

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Sunday 18 October

15°C

7°C

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