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Erlebnisweg Sieg - Excursion into the History of the Earth
An exciting natural phenomenon: A natural process diverted the Sieg into a new bed near Dreisel and left behind a unique nature reserve. You climb the "Umlaufberg", linger at the beautiful rest area with a view and enjoy the seclusion in the former river valley. Tip for hot days: The hiking car park is right next to a bathing area
Hiking parking lot an der Sieg in Dreisel
Hiking parking lot an der Sieg in Dreisel
Your starting point is right at the hiking car park with a bathing area at the Dreiseler Siegbogen. Climbing the "Umlaufberg" Dreisel will get you going right at the start of your tour. In ancient times, the Sieg flowed around the current Umlaufberg until wind and water had eroded so much soil and rock that a breakthrough formed. The Sieg changed its course to the new bed - the old river course dried up. Once at the top, it is worth taking a short detour to a rest area from which you can overlook the former river loop and the surrounding hills. After a gentle descent, the bleating of sheep and the lonely calls of circling buzzards accompany you in the former river valley. Rare butterfly species such as the Meadow Burnet Blue butterfly find a valuable habitat in the meadows of the oxbow. About halfway along the route you reach the village of Helpenstell and from there turn directly to the opposite slope to walk back towards Dreisel. You walk right along the edge of the forest and enjoy the view of the meadows, which are interspersed with old, overgrown orchards. After a short stretch through Dreisel and a subsequent climb, the Sieg reappears and you follow its course back to the starting point.
Sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
bathing area directly at the hiking car park
A560, AS Hennef (Sieg) Ost – L 333 via Eitorf – in the centre of Dattenfeld turn off to Dreisel.
Hiking parking lot on the Sieg, Steinbachstraße, 51570 Windeck-Dreisel
Line 597 (VRS) from Schladern train station, Dreisel stop.
Line 547 (VRS) from Herchen train station or Rosbach train station, Dreisel stop.
Stamping point: Natursteig bench at the former Sieg loop
The Sieg adventure trails are completely marked with the red logo. You will find displays with overview maps and further information on places to stop and stay overnight as well as sights at the starting points of each adventure trail.
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