Johannes Bridge in Monreal – View of Löwenburg Castle loop from Monreal

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Monreal

Johannes Bridge in Monreal – View of Löwenburg Castle loop from Monreal

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Johannes Bridge in Monreal – View of Löwenburg Castle loop from Monreal

01:08

4.17km

60m

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: August 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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133 m

Johannes Bridge in Monreal

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The two-arched Johannesbrücke bridge spans the river Elz. It was created around 1500.

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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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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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View of Löwenburg Castle from Monreal

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Monreal with its historic town center is a gem of the Eifel. The picturesque location on the Elzbach, with the many half-timbered houses and the higher castle ruins, is beautiful to behold.

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3.46 km

View of Löwenburg Castle

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The two castles in Monreal can be seen in the village and the climb is worthwhile

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3.79 km

View of Monreal Castle Ruins

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View of the Löwenburg from the parking lot. There are also bicycle parking spaces at the parking lot.

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3.96 km

Stone Bridge Over the Elzbach in Monreal

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💙Wonderful, calming sounds here by the stream🌊💙
Great photo opportunities guaranteed 🎨 📸

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3.98 km

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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4.17 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.02 km

1.09 km

813 m

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.36 km

1.22 km

1.17 km

296 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 10 October

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Comments

July 22, 2023,Wanderung in und um Monreal mit Burgruinen

Wow, Monreal is really beautiful.
First criss-crossing the streets and then up to the ruins.
From here you have an amazing view.
However, you can save yourself the loop through the hinterland. Here my recommendation would be to turn right immediately after the short climb after crossing the stream to the Panoramaweg.
At the top there is another bench with …

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