Schmelztal Serpentine – Brüngsberg Serpentine loop from Unkel

Schmelztal Serpentine – Brüngsberg Serpentine loop from Unkel

Moderate

4.5

(98)

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Schmelztal Serpentine – Brüngsberg Serpentine loop from Unkel

02:18

51.9km

420m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 41.5 km for 639 m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.29 km

Schmelztal Serpentine

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The road through the Schmeltztal high to Aegidienberg is very good to drive despite much traffic and depending on how good the legs are you can pop up very quickly. …

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15.3 km

View of the Siebengebirge

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A few meters from the motorway bridge, a bank invites you to enjoy the full panorama of the Siebengebirge.

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16.9 km

Brüngsberg Serpentine

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Well paved road and an equally good bike path next to it. I recommend the bike path when climbing (to Brüngsberg, then it gets bad) and the road on the …

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25.9 km

Pleisbach

Nature Reserve

28.8 km

Descent to Birlinghoven

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You can really roll down here.

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28.9 km

View of the Westerwald Hills

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The descent from Hoholz to Birlinghoven is seductive but should be taken with caution as there are some treacherous holes in the asphalt.

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33.3 km

Siebengebirge

Nature Reserve

37.3 km

Rheinradweg Section at Seven Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The new (unfortunately short) section of the Rhine cycle path is very well done. It is a comfortable width and is well lit. I also think the markings at the playground and the crossings are good.

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41.8 km

Königswinter Ferry

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Ferry with great views: on the Drachenfelsen and Petersberg

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44.5 km

Marienkapelle Rhöndorf

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Not the best interface, but great views

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51.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.9 km

17.5 km

3.36 km

2.44 km

371 m

143 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.3 km

4.38 km

902 m

371 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

14°C

7°C

27 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

March 20, 2025,Feierabendrunde durch das Siebengebirge

I took advantage of the beautiful weather and rejoined the 53cycling group. The 30 riders split into two groups, but on the very first climb, one of my fellow riders and I fell behind, so we spontaneously decided to form a third group and not rush into the rush. So, the two of us rode at a relaxed pace and …

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