Traumpfädchen Sayner Aussichten

Our tour through Sayn Culture Park begins at the car park located at 167 Koblenz-Olper-Straße. The “Sayner Aussichten” trail begins as soon as we have crossed the bridge over the Saynbach and is best completed in a clockwise direction. Following the distinctive logos, we turn left to reach the nearby “Schloss” car park and cross over the L 306 main road. On the other side, a rough ascending path follows the same route as the Saynsteig and Rheinsteig trails up to Castle Hill. Once this initial challenge has been overcome, we are able to enjoy splendid views from Sayn Castle down into the valley and out across the Neuwied Basin.

Coming down from the castle, the Traumpfädchen takes a sharp right turn into a quaint forest and descends significantly. After changing direction once more, we undertake a steady climb to the nearby Oskarhöhe hill. A shelter provides a place to rest and an opportunity to take in a beautiful outlook of the valley.

Sureness of foot will now be required as the path wends its way down into the Brexbach Valley via a series of serpentine turns. We then pass open meadows on our way to the towering viaduct which carries the Brexbach Valley Railway. Immediately upon passing through the viaduct, we traverse a small bridge over the rushing waters of the Brexbach river. Things are about to become strenuous! We make our way up the Pulverberg via several loops. Somewhat out of breath by now, we arrive at a cross path. Fortunately, there are benches to sit on and gain our second wind.

The main Saynsteig and Rheinsteig trails now continue on in an uphill direction, but our Traumpfädchen is kind enough to provide a relaxed woodland hike. We go past the stone shelter on the Emma-Höhe and descend gently into the valley. The peace and quiet is, however, suddenly shattered by the sounds of shouts of joy. The reason for the noise quickly becomes apparent. The route leads straight through the Sayn high ropes climbing forest, where daredevils can be found swinging their way across the treetops.

We, however, remain firmly on the ground. We cross the Brexbach Valley railway line and come to a forest lounger which offers a box seat view of the venerable abbey church. Both the church and its cloister are well worth seeing. The path now takes us along the edge of a car park to a bridge over a mill brook. We also see the adjacent Heins Mill before a narrow path leading alongside the water brings us into a residential area and on to Schlossstraße. Once we reach the palace, we cross the road and enjoy an entertaining walk through the Palace Park. We pass the Butterfly Garden and end our 6.1 kilometre tour back at the car park.