Von der Leyen Castle, Gondorf – View of Alken Castle loop from Kobern-Gondorf

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Kobern-Gondorf

Von der Leyen Castle, Gondorf – View of Alken Castle loop from Kobern-Gondorf

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Von der Leyen Castle, Gondorf – View of Alken Castle loop from Kobern-Gondorf

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16.8km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.47 km

von der Leyen Castle, Gondorf

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Immediately on the banks of the Moselle is the ancestral seat of the princely family von der Leyen, the upper castle, also called Gondorf Castle, with components from Gothic and Renaissance.

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6.83 km

View of Alken Castle

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beautiful view

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7.29 km

View of Thurant Castle

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Thurant Castle above Alken offers overnight accommodation for up to 6 people in a holiday home.

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7.88 km

Löf Bridge with views of Thurant Castle and Alken

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Magnificent view of Thurant Castle and the beautiful town of Löf.

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10.3 km

Moselle River Between Niederfell and Oberfell

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15.3 km

View of Liebieg Castle in Gondorf

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Super beautiful route by the water

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15.8 km

View of Kobern-Gondorf and castles

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Very nice wine village on the Lower Moselle.

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15.8 km

Castle View

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Beautiful view of the castle and the Moselle river from the bridge near Kobern-Gondorf

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16.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.83 km

3.46 km

1.72 km

1.24 km

1.14 km

188 m

138 m

Surfaces

9.57 km

6.30 km

712 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

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Comments

September 23, 2024,Korbern-Tour

Why are nutria dangerous? Nutria are not dangerous to humans. They only attack when they feel really threatened. However, the rodents are much more dangerous for flood protection, as they dig holes and tunnels in river banks and dykes.

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July 11, 2024,Brücke-Tour

Today I had a nice walk with a family of nutria, mother with 3 little young ones 😀

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June 20, 2024,Von Brodenbach nach Kobern-Gondorf

After the hike to Ehrenburg near Brodenbach, the last few kilometers to the accommodation in Kobern-Gondorf were up. The path continues along the Moselle with a great view of Thrurant Castle or the spectacular passage through von der Leyen Castle. My personal highlight was seeing a beaver. I have never seen anything like it in the wild.
In Kobern-Gondorf you …

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