Barbarossa Loop Sinzig green

Along the "Barbarossa Loop," hikers today can explore two circular routes and experience the attractiveness of the landscape around the Barbarossa town of Sinzig and its districts. The green loop, 15 km in length, starts from Sinzig Castle, initially following the Rhine Castles Trail to the Mönchsheide gliding airfield and then up to the heights of the Franken district. Here, a visit to the parish church of St. Michael is worthwhile before descending again towards Ahrental Castle. Upon reaching the next elevated village, Koisdorf, hikers are rewarded with wonderful panoramic views of the Rhine Valley and the Eifel region. Passing the Wendelinus Chapel and the sculpture of the "Koisdorfer Käskömpche," the route leads back towards Sinzig. Ambitious hikers can also combine both routes into one loop. The paths are easy to walk. The blue loop involves about 230 meters of elevation gain, and the green loop about 200 meters to overcome.