Erlebnisweg Sieg | Dreitälerweg | Hennef

Along the way, information stations tell you interesting facts about the landscape and history. From the Stein hiking car park, a steep hillside path leads you to the outer bailey of Blankenberg Castle. The imposing ruins of the main castle and the medieval old town are popular destinations. The spectacular view of the Sieg Valley from the castle hill tempts you to linger, and the beautifully restored half-timbered town offers the opportunity for a final refreshment. A narrow path leads down into the quiet Ahrenbach Valley. After a slight incline, the expanse of the "Scheid" hill, characterized by fields and meadows, provides variety before the path leads to Süchterscheid. The town is known for the Holy Cross pilgrimage church - an architectural ensemble worth seeing. As the second valley in the trio of valleys, you reach the Ravensteiner Bachtal, formed by meandering water, on comfortable forest and field paths, which merges into the lonely and species-rich Krabachtal. With a bit of luck, you will come across rare animal species here, such as the black stork or the kingfisher. Back in the Sieg Valley, the neo-baroque Merten Castle Park surprises with unexpected views. The way back leads parallel to the Sieg River over a wildly romantic path past steep cliffs and through the Siegauen and the pretty half-timbered village of Auel back to the starting point.

Sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing

A560, AS Hennef (Ost) – L333 towards Eitorf.

Stein hiking parking lot, Am Burghart 10, 53773 Hennef (Sieg). Alternatively: Merten S-Bahn stop, Burgweg, 53783 Eitorf-Merten