Best backpacking trails in Gemünd
4.4(28 reviews)
Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Gemünd with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.4 (28)·Hard·23 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrIdyllic section of the Wilderness Trail in the Eifel Along the route, nature is deliberately left to its own devices, so that the wilderness is slowly but surely returning. The third part of the popular hiking trail leads through the Kermeter ridge, which is considered the heart of the national park. Here you can enjoy extensive beech and oak forests and discover a lot along the way. The route begins at the national park gate in Gemünd and leads through impressive beech forests, past the...
- Moderate·47.3 km·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrSection of the Eifel High Route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia Marvellous Eifel landscapes, historical evidence from Roman times and repeated opportunities to take short detours to museums or castles await you. The fourth stage of the Eifel Heights Route begins in Gemünd and leads along the Urft to Kall. From here, the route continues to Mechernich, Urft and then back along the River Urft to Blankenheim (Wald) railway station. If you continue a little further to...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest backpacking trail in Gemünd?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Gemünd is Eifel Heights Route Stage 4: Gemünd - Blankenheim. This trail is estimated to be 47.3 km long.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Gemünd?
Gemünd: With an ascent of 868 m, Eifel Heights Route Stage 4: Gemünd - Blankenheim has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Wilderness Trail Stage 3: Gemünd - Heimbach with 581 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Gemünd?
The most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Gemünd is Wilderness Trail Stage 3: Gemünd - Heimbach with a 4.4-star rating from 28 reviews.