Best city walk trails in North Rhine-Westphalia
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Explore the most popular city walk trails in North Rhine-Westphalia with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.4 (161)·Moderate·2.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly hike in Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this tour, Monschau shows an unknown side. The slopes on both sides of the Rur are an ideal complement to the walk through the winding alleyways of the old town and an extraordinary experience. Located in the Rur Valley, the old town of Monschau is a treasure chest filled with historic buildings, quaint streets and alleyways, romantic corners, and impressive viewpoints. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes -...
- 4.4 (87)·Easy·2.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular city walk in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. This city walk goes through Cologne's city centre, past many of the city's most famous sights. It starts at the Rhine, which will be crossed via the Hohenzollern Bridge - famous for its hundreds of thousands of love locks. Of course, Cologne Cathedral, which was built in 1248 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also along the route. Highlights of the route: - Rhine - Hohenzollern Bridge - Cologne Cathedral - Numerous museums - Rhine...
- 4.4 (78)·Easy·5.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly city walk in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a nice, easy tour of Cologne. Always along the Rhine, it passes well-known attractions such as Cologne Cathedral. The route can be easily reached by bus and train. The start and finish of this walk is Cologne Central Station. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful cultural and urban landscape - Great views - Along the Rhine
- 4.4 (94)·Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrScenic city walk in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful circular route without much ascent, which always leads along the banks of the Rhine and past numerous attractions. There is the Rhine Park and Cologne Cathedral and much more to discover in the historic city centre. The start and finish points are easily accessible, right next to Cologne Central Station. The route can be individually shortened or extended and there are numerous cafés and restaurants to stop off at. Highlights...
- 4.5 (255)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrNice hike worth seeing in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic tour leads along the Rhine. There is especially much to experience and explore at the Rheinaue leisure park with its charming Auensee lake and boat rental. There are several places to stop along the way Highlights of the hike: - Villa Hammerschmidt vantage point - Rheinaue leisure park - Bonn Opera House - Johannes-Bücher-Ufer - Pedal boat rental Auensee
- 4.6 (36)·Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis beautiful loop only leaves out the Rodenkirchen and Merkenich motorway bridges in the south and north (there must still be challenges left for spring). Otherwise, all six Cologne city centre bridges are included! Accessible by bus and train, start and finish at Cologne Central Station.
- 4.3 (28)·Easy·5 kmPopular running event in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the route of the running event "Düsseldorfer Brückenlauf". From Düsseldorf's historic city centre, the 5 km circuit runs along both sides of the Rhine. It crosses the Oberkassel Bridge and the Rheinknie Bridge. Highlights of the walk: - Rhine - Old Town - Maritime museum
- 4.4 (48)·Moderate·13.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular hiking excursion near Hasenfeld in North Rhine-Westphalia. From the car park in Hasenfeld (no parking disc at weekends, otherwise 2 hours), take the road on the left down past the houses to the Seehof landing stage of the Rursee fleet. Now you walk along the lake, where the Rursee Marathon takes place. At the second "fjord", turn right uphill to the Hubertushöhe. Here you have a great view over the lake. The next beautiful viewpoint is just a few steps further on. The route now takes...
- 4.2 (95)·Moderate·3.5 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrA walk along the banks of Lake Phoenix goes through a piece of living urban history in the Ruhr region. The route offers sweeping views of the water and the renaturalised Emscher, which now flows above ground again. Nature lovers can spot coots and geese in the reed beds. The site is barrier-free and offers plenty of benches for short breaks. The mixture of modern architecture and the old industrial foundations makes this place a special experience. Comfortable shoes are ideal for the firm...
- 4.3 (39)·Moderate·6.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrCertified, varied premium city hiking trail in Tecklenburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Teutoschleife Tecklenburger Romantik leads through the beautiful old town centre, which shines with cultural and historical highlights. But there is also plenty of opportunity to experience nature in the tranquil forest and on unspoilt paths along meadow landscapes. Highlights of the walk: - Dünnwald rock garden - Haus Marck moated castle - Tecklenburg castle ruins
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest city walk trail in North Rhine-Westphalia?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest city walk trail in North Rhine-Westphalia is Düsseldorf - Roermond. This trail is estimated to be 160.6 km long.
Which city walk trail has the most elevation gain in North Rhine-Westphalia?
North Rhine-Westphalia: With an ascent of 2,955 m, Mammutmarsch NRW has the most elevation gain of all of the city walk trails in the area. The next highest ascent for city walk trails is Radtour im Eifel Nationalpark über Gemünd [CLOSED] with 2,065 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult city walk trail in North Rhine-Westphalia?
The most popular and difficult city walk trail in North Rhine-Westphalia is Volksbank Münster Marathon with a 3.7-star rating from 3 reviews.
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