Traumpfädchen Sayner Aussichten

The loop through the Sayn Cultural Park begins at the parking lot on Koblenz-Olper-Straße 167. After the footbridge over the Saynbach, you reach the start of the "Sayner Aussichten," which is best completed clockwise. The distinctive logos lead left to the nearby "Schloss" parking lot, where you cross the L 306. On the other side, the path winds uphill on a trail and ascends the castle hill via the Saynsteig and Rheinsteig. At the end of this first challenge, there is a great view from Sayn Castle into the valley and over the Neuwied Basin.

After descending from the castle, the Traumpfädchen turns right into the rustic forest and descends noticeably. After another change of direction, the path steadily climbs to the nearby Oskarhöhe. The shelter there offers a place to rest and a beautiful valley view.

Next, surefootedness is required as the path winds down into the Brexbach valley in tight switchbacks. There, it passes wide meadows to the towering viaduct of the Brexbachtalbahn. Hardly having passed this, a footbridge crosses the rushing Brexbach, and it becomes strenuous! The Pulverberg is stormed in tight loops, so you arrive somewhat out of breath at a cross-path, but benches invite you to take a break.

While the Traumpfad and Rheinsteig continue to climb uphill, the Traumpfädchen now offers relaxed forest hiking. Passing the stone shelter of Emma-Höhe, the descent into the valley proceeds comfortably, but suddenly cheering is heard. Shortly afterward, the reason becomes clear: the route goes right through the Sayn climbing forest, where daredevils swing through the treetops.

The Traumpfädchen stays grounded and crosses the track of the Brexbachtalbahn before a forest lounger offers a box-seat view of the venerable abbey church. Shortly after, the path passes the noteworthy church with cloister and leads along the edge of the parking lot to a footbridge over the Mühlenbach. You also pass the adjacent Heins Mill before following a narrow path beside the water into a residential area and to Schlossstraße. At the princely castle, you cross the street and, after a pleasant loop through the castle park past the Garden of the Butterflies, the route ends after 6.1 km back at the parking lot.

General Safety Instructions:

Safety Instructions - Safe hiking on the Traumpfädchen paths

Hikers desire narrow trails, natural paths (over forest floor, grass paths, or along streams), and rocky ascents leading to spectacular views. It goes without saying that such paths must be walked with special attention.

What you should pay attention to during your hike:

• Wear weather-appropriate, functional clothing that protects you from cold and wet or heat and sun.
• Plan your hike with adequate breaks and use your strength sparingly.
• Take sufficient fluids with you. Refreshment options are not available everywhere.
• Please wear suitable hiking boots that provide enough support on slippery, steep, rocky, and uneven paths.
• If you think certain path sections are not passable for you, you should detour or turn back. Natural paths can be muddy and slippery, especially in adverse weather.
• Especially in autumn, be aware that leaves on the ground can conceal unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path.
• You must expect such path impairments when hiking.
• Before your hike, check online at https://www.traumpfade.info/traumpfaedchen/wege-status/ whether your Traumpfädchen path may be closed, if detours are possible, or if construction work such as logging or other disruptions exist.
• Recommended hiking months: April to October.

The Traumpfädchen paths are not suitable for strollers or walkers.

Information on path closures can be found at: https://www.traumpfade.info/traumpfaedchen/wege-status/

From the A 48 exit Bendorf/Neuwied onto the B 42 toward Neuwied – exit Bendorf-Sayn onto the B 413 – follow signs to Sayn/Garden of the Butterflies – parking lot "Koblenz-Olper-Straße 167" on the left side

56170 Bendorf-Sayn, parking (Koblenz-Olper-Straße 167)

56170 Bendorf-Sayn (Koblenz-Olper-Straße 167)

56710 Bendorf-Sayn (Prälatengarten Parking Lot) - paid parking

Destination stop: Schloss Sayn (through the castle park towards the Garden of the Butterflies – where the starting point of the path is located)

Line 8 Koblenz-Center - Urbar - Vallendar - Bendorf - Sayn

www.vrminfo.de

• A beautiful day "traumpfädchen," Ulrike Poller & Wolfgang Todt, ISBN: 978-3-942779-49-4
• Traumpfade & Traumpfädchen Volume 1: The 18 best premium circular hikes on the Rhine and Moselle, Ulrike Poller & Wolfgang Todt ISBN: 978-3-942779-64-7

Tourist Information Bendorf, Tel.: 02622/703444, info@saynerhuette.org, www.bendorf.de

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