{"id":1236,"date":"2025-07-04T08:22:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T08:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardenview09.de\/steinbrueche-und-nonnen\/"},"modified":"2025-07-06T16:37:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T16:37:55","slug":"steinbrueche-und-nonnen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenview09.de\/en\/steinbrueche-und-nonnen\/","title":{"rendered":"Quarries and Nuns \u2013 3 Lesser-Known Peaks in the Siebengebirge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>In addition to the seven &#8220;official&#8221; mountains, the Siebengebirge has many other elevations well worth a hike. On this short tour, we\u2019ll visit the Nonnenstromberg \u2013 one of the &#8220;official&#8221; seven \u2013 as well as the Weilberg and the Stenzelberg. Along the way, we\u2019ll also explore the monastery garden of Heisterbach.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shortly after the start, we ascend the first peak: the Stenzelberg. Here, bizarre rock formations await us \u2013 remnants of the former quarry. Informational panels provide insight into the mountain&#8217;s historical economic use. The path then passes the first possible rest stop: the Waidmannsruh inn (closed on Tuesdays \u2013 as of April 2019).<\/p>\n<p>After the fairly steep climb up the Nonnenstromberg, we encounter a special feature of the Siebengebirge: this is the only mountain with an extended ridge trail. You can walk along it for several hundred meters before the descent begins. The trail continues on to the Heisterbach Monastery, with its beautiful monastery garden and several small, partly hidden, sacred buildings and statues. The highlight is, of course, the impressive ruins of the monastery church. You can stop for a break at the Klosterstube caf\u00e9 (no closing day). There is also a public restroom on site, located across from the caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>After a thorough visit to the monastery garden, we cross the country road and continue our hike to the third mountain. 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