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View of Drachenfels – Ruins of Heisterbach Abbey loop from Unkel

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View of Drachenfels – Ruins of Heisterbach Abbey loop from Unkel

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View of Drachenfels – Ruins of Heisterbach Abbey loop from Unkel

02:57

45.6km

530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 10.1 km for 312 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 5:45 AM-9:50 PM • Public holidays & Saturday-Sunday: 7:45 AM-9:50 PM (otherwise closed)

After 10.5 km for 312 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 5:45 AM-9:50 PM • Public holidays & Saturday-Sunday: 7:45 AM-9:50 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.27 km

View of Drachenfels

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Drachenfels is a real landmark of the area.

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6.88 km

Rhöndorf Village Center

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Nice place with nice houses.

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9.12 km

View of Drachenfels

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Lower traffic density than before on the banks of the Rhine from Bonn; nice view.

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10.5 km

View of Drachenburg Castle and the Drachenfels from the Rhine

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View of Drachenburg Castle and the Drachenfels from the western bank of the Rhine

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20.1 km

Heisterbach Abbey Ruins

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The Heisterbach monastery ruins are a wonderful place to linger and take a short break under old trees and close to the ruins. Historically very interesting and well explained with numerous information boards.

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20.2 km

Ruins of Heisterbach Abbey

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If you look at the remains of the monastery ruins, you can get a rough idea of how people worked and built here.

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20.4 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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22.0 km

Silesia House

Highlight • Historical Site

Haus Schlesien is much more than just a restaurant and hotel – as mentioned above in the highlight title. In addition to the culinary aspect, what is particularly recommended for …

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45.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

7.77 km

7.04 km

2.19 km

388 m

310 m

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.1 km

3.74 km

1.52 km

576 m

388 m

235 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

22°C

17°C

78 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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View of Drachenfels – Ruins of Heisterbach Abbey loop from Unkel

View of Drachenfels

Rhöndorf Village Center

View of Drachenfels

View of Drachenburg Castle and the Drachenfels from the Rhine

Heisterbach Abbey Ruins

Ruins of Heisterbach Abbey

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