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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

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Bröl Ponds – Ponds at Burg Herrnstein loop from Winterscheid

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Ruppichteroth

Bröl Ponds – Ponds at Burg Herrnstein loop from Winterscheid

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4.7

(74)

257

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Bröl Ponds – Ponds at Burg Herrnstein loop from Winterscheid

01:48

6.44km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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3.02 km

Ponds behind Herrnstein Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Definitely run around the ponds, very nice. Partly rough terrain. Not suitable for pushchairs!

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4.22 km

View of Herrnstein Castle

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Herrnstein Castle is located in the Bröl valley between Bröleck and Ingersau. Herrnstein Castle dates back to a simple fortified house built around 1300 and was first mentioned in a …

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4.73 km

View of the lake in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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4.75 km

Ponds on the Bröl River

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Very bad road conditions. Swampy, fallen trees block the way

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4.85 km

Bröl Ponds

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The path is a bit difficult, there are many fallen trees in the way. But then at the destination, nothing but peace and quiet. Dragonflies, ducks, herons, butterflies...

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5.20 km

View of the pond in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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Numerous water birds can be seen here. Among other things, gray herons, cormorants, swans and mallards.

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5.71 km

Ponds at Burg Herrnstein

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The ponds at Burg Herrnstein are open to hikers. Many species of birds such as swans or herons frolic on the ponds. You can observe breeding birds. Please take consideration of nature.

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5.89 km

View of Burg Herrnstein and the Ponds

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Beautiful views of the castle and the ponds

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6.44 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.14 km

1.25 km

681 m

364 m

Surfaces

2.59 km

1.98 km

1.00 km

858 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

36°C

22°C

17 %

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Bröl Ponds – Ponds at Burg Herrnstein loop from Winterscheid

Ponds behind Herrnstein Castle

View of Herrnstein Castle

View of the lake in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Ponds on the Bröl River

Bröl Ponds

View of the pond in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Ponds at Burg Herrnstein

View of Burg Herrnstein and the Ponds

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