Drachenfels, Summit in Siebengebirge, Germany
The Drachenfels rises 321 meters above the Rhine River, featuring ruins of a medieval castle and offering views of the surrounding Rhineland region.
Archbishop Arnold I of Cologne commissioned the construction of Burg Drachenfels between 1138 and 1149 to protect the territory from southern invasions.
The hill gained recognition through German folklore, particularly the tale of Siegfried slaying a dragon that lived in a cave on the mountain.
Visitors can reach the summit via the Drachenfelsbahn rack railway, which has transported tourists up the steep incline since its construction in 1883.
The slopes of Drachenfels mark the northernmost point for Rhine valley viticulture, where Riesling grapes grow on terraced vineyards requiring manual harvest.
Location: Königswinter
Elevation above the sea: 320.7 m
Made from material: trachyte
GPS coordinates: 50.66518,7.21023
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:48
This collection highlights lesser-known sites in North-Rhine Westphalia that are often overlooked. Each destination offers a glimpse into local culture and history, providing visitors with a deeper understanding of the region.
Schloss Drachenburg
476 m
Nibelungenhalle
777 m
Wolkenburg Castle
528 m
Hirschburg
1.1 km
Waldfriedhof
642 m
Burghof
315 m
Haus Felseck
635 m
Haus im Turm
793 m
Ulanendenkmal
485 m
St. Mariä Heimsuchung
905 m
Weingut Broel
844 m
Marienkapelle
840 m
Hotel Bellevue
887 m
Weinberghäuschen
385 m
Winzerhäuschen
641 m
Drachenfelsstraße 2
796 m
Königswinter-Moschee
1.1 km
Rüdigerstraße 10
1.1 km
Bundeskanzler-Adenauer-Haus
976 m
Haus Domley
476 m
Drachenfelsstraße 72
978 m
Rüdigerstraße 2
1.1 km
Drachenfelsstraße 11
755 m
Löwenburgstraße 46
643 m
Karl-Broel-Straße 5
841 m
Karl-Broel-Straße 4
831 m
Karl-Broel-Straße 2
826 m
Löwenburgstraße 50
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