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Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
Königswinter

Löwenburg Orchard Meadow – Lion castle ruins loop from Ruine Löwenburg

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Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
Königswinter

Löwenburg Orchard Meadow – Lion castle ruins loop from Ruine Löwenburg

Easy

4.7

(221)

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Löwenburg Orchard Meadow – Lion castle ruins loop from Ruine Löwenburg

01:24

4.64km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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Naturpark Siebengebirge

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98 m

Rottbach Spring

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At the moment, the spring seems to have dried up. At least, there is no water flowing here anymore.

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1.07 km

Dreiseenblick Viewpoint

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You have to take a short break at Dreișen Blick.

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1.34 km

The information board gives a nice overview of the different paths and hiking options.

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1.41 km

Löwenburger Hof

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Cozy restaurant below the Löwenburg. The stand with the high tables they've set up outside to sell coffee and cake to athletes is nice. You don't really want to go …

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1.44 km

Löwenburg Orchard Meadow

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Especially nice when the sheep are grazing in the meadow, the satisfied bleating of the wooly lawnmower fits wonderfully into this environment. Then (even better: always) keep dogs on a …

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2.39 km

View from the Löwenburg ruins

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beautiful panorama

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2.46 km

Lion castle ruins

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If you do not come to the usual, "suspicious" times the castle ruins is a beautiful quiet place with a great view of the Rhine Valley but also in the hinterland of the Siebengebirge.

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3.03 km

Ascent to Löwenburg

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There are two ways to get to the castle. There is a signpost just before the castle
- 700 meters, a very steep and strenuous path
-1700 meters, much longer but much easier than the 700 meter long route

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4.64 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.65 km

1.66 km

314 m

Surfaces

2.67 km

1.19 km

727 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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June 12, 2022,Wanderung zur Löwenburg im Siebengebirge
Hike to the Löwenburg in the Siebengebirge. Start from the Margarethenhöhe car park near Königswinter/Ittenbach. The car park is paid: 2€ for 3 hours and 3€ for the whole day. The path is easy, only the last 0.6 km a little steeper. At 455 m, the Löwenburg is the second highest elevation in the Siebengebirge after the Großer Ölberg.
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Attention: Be sure to bring 3 Euro coins or an EC card with you for parking. There are several parking spaces there, all of which are subject to a fee, even on Sundays. Payment via app or digital card is not possible.

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