Monreal Historic Old Town – Löwenburg Ruins, Monreal loop from Monreal

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Rhineland-Palatinate

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Monreal

Monreal Historic Old Town – Löwenburg Ruins, Monreal loop from Monreal

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Monreal Historic Old Town – Löwenburg Ruins, Monreal loop from Monreal

02:47

8.93km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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88 m

Monreal Train Station (Old Station / Signal Box)

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The old train station is the start and finish of the dream path Monrealer Ritterschlag. In the immediate vicinity you can park the car. The restaurant invites you to complete the dream path.

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769 m

Upper Castle Bridge Monreal

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"Mons regalis", in German "Königsberg" was first mentioned in a document in 1229. At that time, Count Philipp von Virneburg transferred ownership of the region around Monreal to his brother …

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922 m

Monreal Historic Old Town

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Monreal with its flair, the winding alleys, the old, historic half-timbered houses. The history of Monreal, the alleys and castles offer an exciting trip that you should definitely treat yourself to.

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934 m

Monreal Village and Löwenburg Castle Ruins

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Monreal has been the most beautiful place in Rhineland-Palatinate several times. The place with its half-timbered houses and winding alleys is an absolute eye-catcher.

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1.04 km

View of Monreal Old Town from Untere Schossbrücke

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The Lower Schossbrücke is built in the form of a double-arched bridge like the other two (Johannes and Upper Castle Bridge). From here you have a beautiful view of the old town and its half-timbered houses.

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1.50 km

Löwenburg Ruins, Monreal

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A great ruin, the Löwenburg, with a gigantic view of Monreal, twice the most beautiful place in Rhineland-Palatinate. A real experience.

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1.93 km

View of Löwenburg and Philippsburg Castles in Monreal

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Very nice mountain path with a view of the two castle ruins.

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2.16 km

Mountain Trail Above Monreal with Views of Castle Ruins

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Very nice mountain path with wonderful views of Monreal and towards the two castle ruins.
Definitely worth seeing!

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3.12 km

Viewpoint

8.93 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.93 km

1.78 km

1.66 km

1.55 km

973 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.85 km

1.72 km

1.54 km

775 m

578 m

475 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

11°C

5°C

58 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

April 27, 2025,Historischer Ortskern Monreal – Uitzicht op de kastelen rondtocht vanuit Monreal

Beautiful route if you go in April. Then you enjoy many rapeseed fields with your views!

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July 16, 2026,Historische Altstadt von Monreal – Burgruine Löwenburg, Monreal Runde von Monreal

Nice tour, although due to forestry work with some detours and the last section via country road. Monreal is magical....

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August 26, 2022,Rund um Monreal

This time the Eifel tour led to Monreal. The historic town center is very beautiful to look at and to marvel at, as if from another time. The remains of the Löwenburg are well preserved and signposted and there is a wonderful view of the town from the tower. But the nature around the village also has a lot to …

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