Schönstein Castle – Sieg River Cycle Path loop from Schloss Schönstein

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Schönstein Castle – Sieg River Cycle Path loop from Schloss Schönstein

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Schönstein Castle – Sieg River Cycle Path loop from Schloss Schönstein

02:13

25.3km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.78 km for 172 m

After 22.3 km for 196 m

After 23.0 km for 148 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.24 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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9.29 km

View of Oberhövels and Steckenstein

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Always worth a walk.

You can sit quietly and relax on the benches up here if you want to take a quick breather after a long walk.

There are various hiking trails above Oberhövels, for example to Mühlenthal or Katzwinkel.

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10.1 km

Wooden Shelter at Elkhausen Junction

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Good for a rest

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13.4 km

Restaurant Zur alten Mühle

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Now after Corona you can finally take a break in the mill with delicious food and drinks. A visit is always worthwhile.

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20.2 km

Alte Poststraße Cycle Path Towards Wissen

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forest path that is very easy to drive on

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21.9 km

Memorial and ruins of the Bornscheidt forced labor camp

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A historical and memorable place. A short stop here is worthwhile.

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22.4 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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22.7 km

Sieg River Cycle Path

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

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25.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.81 km

7.46 km

6.89 km

884 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.65 km

7.35 km

7.02 km

1.20 km

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Schönstein Castle – Sieg River Cycle Path loop from Schloss Schönstein

Schönstein Castle

View of Oberhövels and Steckenstein

Wooden Shelter at Elkhausen Junction

Restaurant Zur alten Mühle

Alte Poststraße Cycle Path Towards Wissen

Memorial and ruins of the Bornscheidt forced labor camp

Heubrücke

Sieg River Cycle Path

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