Best forest trails in Eschweiler
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Eschweiler 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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- 4.1 (19)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic hiking tour in Eschweiler, North Rhine-Westphalia. The car park is a great place to start, but if you prefer, you can also get here by bus, the bus stop is right nearby. The route then takes you through the 350-hectare municipal forest, which is divided into the ACK-028 nature reserve and the "Eschweiler Forest Mining Desertification Zone" ground monument, with the remaining two-thirds being a landscape conservation area. Highlights of the tour: - Eschweiler city forest - Koppweiher...
- 4.6 (3)·Easy·5.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrBeautiful loop near Eschweiler, North Rhine-Westphalia The start is on Wilhelminenstraße near the parking lot of the forest cemetery in Stich. Head south-east and turn right onto "Am Schlemmerich" and you will reach the waterworks. It loops through the forest in the nature reserve mining desert zone in the Eschweiler Forest and up the Black Mountain, from which the forest occasionally offers beautiful views of the surrounding area. There are restaurants and bistros near the main street Stich...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·42.8 km·Est. 10–11 hrBeautiful circular route organised by the "Eifelverein Eschweiler" in the Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia. The trail starts at the car park on the edge of the Eschweiler city forest. The "Eschweiler Talbahnhof" railway station is very close by, so traveling there by train is possible. The hike leads through varied landscapes with woods, fields and through small villages steeped in history. The hiking trail is marked with a 5. There is a barbecue hut for a picnic along the way. There are...
- 3.0 (4)·Easy·5.1 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrInteresting hiking trail in Eschweiler, North Rhine-Westphalia. The start is near the bridge on the Inde. It heads in an easterly direction, always along the river, to the stadium. Running along the water has a very calming effect on the circulation and provides good relaxation. Turn round at the stadium and run back to the bridge on the other side of the Inde. Accessible by bus and train. There are refreshment stops in the surrounding area.
- 2.0 (1)·Moderate·21.7 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrCircular hiking trail of the Eifelverein Eschweiler. Marked with a [1]. Also suitable for walking and cross-country running. The route is equivalent to a half marathon and is ideal for training. Mountain bikers are best advised to cycle in a clockwise direction.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Eschweiler?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Eschweiler is Heimatkundlicher Rundwanderweg Nr. 5. This trail is estimated to be 42.8 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Eschweiler?
Eschweiler: With an ascent of 675 m, Heimatkundlicher Rundwanderweg Nr. 5 has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Eifelverein Eschweiler No. 1 - Bachweg with 369 m of elevation gain.