Best forest trails in Euskirchen
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- 3.8 (24)·Easy·2.7 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrCertified, varied quality hiking trail near Euskirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Follow in the footsteps of the former cloth-making industry on well-maintained hiking trails along the Steinbachtalsperre reservoir. The circular trail in the nature reserve is also an educational forest trail. Along the way, you can take a dip in the cool water and there are also refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Steinbach forest restaurant - Forest nature trail - reservoir
- 4.2 (39)·Easy·2.6 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrRelaxed or sporty round in the Euskirchen city forest. A walk through the city forest in Euskirchen. Depending on your mood, you can simply go for a walk or use the fitness trail for sporting activities. There are several restaurants around the city forest where you can stop for a bite to eat. The start is at the car park in Münstereifeler Straße. Highlights: - Exercise trail - Schiller stone near the route
- 5.0 (6)·Easy·4.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia. From the Entcheshardt hiking car park, you walk through the Lower Steinbach Valley. The Schweinheim monastery, first mentioned in a document in 1238, is located slightly north-east of the Steinbach dam, from whose dam wall there are magnificent views of the dam. Highlights of the hike: - Steinbach Dam - Schweinheim Monastery - Lower Steinbachtal nature reserve
- 4.1 (5)·Moderate·6.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrVaried and panoramic hike near Euskirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point is the Dachsbusch hiking car park in Billiger Wald. A very beautiful hiking trail that also passes through the Billiger Wald housing estate. Highlights of the tour: - Nice views - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes in Billiger Wald
- 4.2 (9)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrWonderful forest hike near Euskirchen in North Rhine-Westphalia Starting at Billig, this route runs through the Billig forest and the Dachsbusch. At its western end, Zievel Castle awaits a visit. Highlights: - Beautiful forest paths - Zievel Castle - Hiking in the Rhineland Nature Park
- 3.5 (3)·Easy·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrThis easy circular trail starts at the Hahnenberger Straße car park. From there, the trail leads through the forest, following the signs to the Steinbach dam. The Schweinheim monastery is also on the way, which cannot be visited as it is inhabited. Highlights of the hike: - Schweinheim forest monastery - Steinbach dam - Schweinheim Monastery - Steinbach stream
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·27.7 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrFirst stage of the long-distance hiking trail "EifelBahnSteig", North Rhine-Westphalia. The EifelBahnSteig is a digital hiking trail whose ten stages each begin and end at a cycling and hiking station in the North Eifel. The first stage starts in Euskirchen, the "Gateway to the Eifel", and leads to Satzvey. This section of the route is quite long at over 27 kilometres. Nevertheless, you should definitely plan a little time to visit some of the castles in the immediate vicinity of the route....
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Euskirchen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Euskirchen is Pilgerroute (D-Route 7) Etappe 13: Euskirchen - Aachen. This trail is estimated to be 90.4 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Euskirchen?
Euskirchen: With an ascent of 1,760 m, Euskirchen- Bad Münstereifel has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Pilgerroute (D-Route 7) Etappe 13: Euskirchen - Aachen with 1,580 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Euskirchen?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Euskirchen is EifelBahnSteig Stage 1: Euskirchen - Satzvey with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
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- Vorstaubecken
- Steinbachtalsperre
- Steinbachtalsperre
- Madbachtalsperre
- Madbachtalsperre
- Katholische Bildungsstätte und Schönstattzentrum Haus Maria Rast
- Bunker der ehemaligen Sendestelle des Regierungsbunkers Ahrweiler
- Lauerzberg
- Burg Flamersheim
- Hardtburg
- Keltischer Ringwall Kreuzweingarten
- Burg Kessenich
- Burg Niederkastenholz
- Petersberg
- Hahnenberg
- Burg Veynau
- Silberberg
- Billigsknipp
- Pumpenteich
- Alter Burgberg