Castles on the Bröl and Sieg rivers
Castles on the Bröl and Sieg rivers
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Castles on the Bröl and Sieg rivers
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40.8km
670m
Mountain biking
On the 40-kilometer tour from Hennef to Schladern, picturesque riverside bike paths and fairytale castles await you. The varied route offers gentle, steep climbs, and exhilarating descents.
After about 15 kilometers, you'll reach Herrnstein Castle. Shortly after, you can cool your feet in the Bröl River. The next castle isn't far behind, but only a ruin remains of Herrenbröl Castle.
Now begins the longest climb of the tour, which, however, isn't particularly steep and therefore very pleasant to ride, taking you all the way to Hohe Wäldchen. From here, on clear days, you can see as far as the Siebengebirge Mountains.
Prepare for a steep descent that will have you racing to just before your destination. But it's worth the quick climb to reach the final castle. From the Windeck Castle ruins, you'll enjoy a magnificent view over the Windeck region and feel as if you've been transported back in time.
You can return to the starting point by train from Schladern station (RE8, S12 and S19) or on the Sieg cycle path.
Last updated: May 14, 2025
Tips
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 23.9 km for 292 m
After 37.9 km for 496 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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15.2 km
Herrnstein Castle
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21.4 km
Herrenbröl Castle Ruins
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31.2 km
Hohes Wäldchen Viewpoint
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The area was used for military purposes until the end of the 1980s (as an air defense radar station) and has been a nature reserve for several years. The traces of that time are still clearly visible, but the buildings have been demolished, and nature has reclaimed some of its original territory.
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38.1 km
Windeck Castle Ruins
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40.8 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
13.9 km
13.0 km
7.51 km
5.82 km
366 m
223 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
18.9 km
9.66 km
7.93 km
3.45 km
525 m
316 m
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Elevation
Highest point (370 m)
Lowest point (70 m)
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Wednesday 15 July
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March 26, 2021
On the 40-kilometer tour from Hennef to Schladern, picturesque riverside bike paths and fairytale castles await you. The varied route offers gentle, steep climbs, and exhilarating descents.
After about 15 kilometers, you'll reach Herrnstein Castle. Shortly after, you can cool your feet in the Bröl River
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