--- title: "Nobility in the 21st century: A new fascination" url: "https://www.siegen-wittgenstein.info/en/tour/nobility-in-the-21st-century-a-new-fascination" description: "In the historic old town, the castle of the princely family of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg impresses. The house has been inhabited by the same family for over 750 years. The castle park with its enchanting orangery, large pond areas, and colorful flower beds invites you to linger. The bike route leads uphill through the upper town of Berleburg past princely forests. You should also plan a stop at the sculpture \"Golden Egg.\" This special artwork belongs to the nationally unique \"WaldSkulpturenWeg\"." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3557872/39f8aecafdec86884d068610e523276da5c2b77b8425e3d253cc4deba537df00/radfahrer-im-gegenlicht.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Siegen Wittgenstein > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX ShareBookmark Bookmark Nobility in the 21st century: A new fascination =============================================== - 21.02 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Regional bike tour Radfahrer im Gegenlicht Das Schloss Berleburg thront über der Stadt. "Was war zuerst?" Das goldene Ei auf dem WaldSkulpturenWeg. Radfahrer auf Feldweg Radfahrer Radfahrer Weg im Blick - 1:45 h - 21.02 km - 221 m - 219 m - 404 m - 544 m - 140 m - - Start: Bad Berleburg Station - Destination: Bad Berleburg Station Discover the life of the nobility and enjoy royal views – this even works by bike. On the 20-kilometer route, it is worth briefly setting the bike down and visiting Berleburg Castle. In the historic old town, the castle of the princely family of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg impresses. The house has been inhabited by the same family for over 750 years. The castle park with its enchanting orangery, large pond areas, and colorful flower beds invites you to linger. The bike route leads uphill through the upper town of Berleburg past princely forests. You should also plan a stop at the sculpture "Golden Egg." This special artwork belongs to the nationally unique "WaldSkulpturenWeg". Read more Logo: Adel im 21. Jahrhundert Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Bad Berleburg Station - Campingplatz - Holiday apartment - Hotel - Holiday apartment - Church - restaurant - Hotel - Cinema - Holiday apartment - Spa/rehabilitation clinic - Holiday apartment - ice cream parlor - Holiday apartment - Fortress/Castle - café - marketplace - Museum/Exhibition - Tourist information - Hotel - Tourist information - Park/gardens - Church - gastronomy - various - Pension - Public buildings – various - Venue - Campingplatz - restaurant - Vantage point/Observation tower - Vantage point/Observation tower - Vantage point/Observation tower - Vantage point/Observation tower - Vantage point/Observation tower - Adventure pool - Public buildings – various - Car rental - Holiday apartment - Vantage point/Observation tower - Vantage point/Observation tower - Vantage point/Observation tower - Vantage point/Observation tower - (Arts and) Crafts - Parking facility - Flat - Vantage point/Observation tower - Vantage point/Observation tower - Nature discovery trail - Holiday apartment - Holiday apartment Destination Destination Bad Berleburg Station Show more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The bike route starts at the station in Bad Berleburg. The first stage takes you up to the old town with the castle. Here lives the princely family of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg. You ride a few meters through the **beautiful upper town** after descending behind the **castle park through the Berlebach**. Then turn left, past the **Odeborn Clinic and the Rothaar Bath**. After passing the Rothaar Bath, you reach the Eder Cycle Path, which you follow westward. You cycle past **Berghausen station** and reach the mouth of the Trufte stream. You follow the stream for several kilometers through the woods. At first, the path leads gently but then steeply uphill in a short distance near the end. The effort is worth it because at the top, you see the "Golden Egg" in the middle of nature, one of the highlights on the art hiking trail **"WaldSkulpturenWeg"**. Here, you should take the time for a short detour to the striking artwork 700 meters away. Downhill, the route leads back to the old town and the station. A series of different restaurants and cafes line the route. The circular route ends back at the station in town. Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Via the A4 exit Kreuztal – follow the B508 and B62 – then continue via the B480 to Bad Berleburg. Via the A45 – exit at Dillenburg, Siegen, or Olpe. Follow the signs in town to Berleburg Castle. Read more **Parking**Parking spaces are available behind the station building. Read more **Public transportation**By Deutsche Bahn to Bad Berleburg central station via Siegen or Marburg. Read more Additional information You can find exact driving instructions (www.radroutenplaner.nrw.de). Due to extensive construction work in the new development area "Am Sengelsberg" in Bad Berleburg center, a wide detour is signposted starting from Raumland station! Read more Author BLB-Tourismus GmbH Organization BLB-Tourismus GmbH License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author A combination with other tour tips in Bad Berleburg is recommended for the following days. The motto for the three routes is 'High Times on the right and left of the Eder Cycle Path – becoming one with landscape and nature'. An interesting detour is the Nature Park Info Center in Bad Berleburg. In addition to the tourist information, there is the bison experience exhibition and the new themed area "On the Trail of Nature." Interactive, digital, and playful, this focuses on the local fauna and flora. Furthermore, there are tips on hiking trails, sights, and leisure activities. A visit is worthwhile! Read more Safety guidelines Route Signs are not yet installed. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Exhibition - Exhibition - Lecture/reading - Place of interest - Church - Cinema - (Arts and) Crafts - Tours 27.85 km - Regional bike tour 40.78 km - Regional bike tour 88.05 km - Regional bike tour Contact 57319 Bad Berleburg Download GPX file - -