Best backpacking trails in Heimbach

Scenic section of the Wilderness Trail in the Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia. The fourth stage goes from Heimbach to Zerfall. The route leads along rushing streams and fragrant flower meadows, through deep forests, and along wide panoramic views. In short, the marvelous wilderness of the Eifel National Park is enjoyable. Highlights: - Exhibition at the Heimbach National Park Gate - Kayaking on the Rur - Nideggen Castle with castle museum

Third stage of the long-distance hiking trail "Bachtäler Höhenroute" in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the third and final stage of the Bachtäler Höhenroute. The hike connects two of the most famous reservoirs in the Eifel National Park and leads through the core zone of the park. The starting point is the Büdenbach car park near Schwammenauel. A bus also goes here. The route ends at the Urftsee lake at the lookout point. From here you can continue your journey by...

Varied hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia A wonderful multi-day tour that starts in Heimbach. You can easily get here by train. The hike is best mastered in 3 sections: in Einruhr and Gemünd there are numerous accommodation options or you can use the campsites in Seifenauel and Camp Schelde. On the hike through the Eifel landscapes you get to know both the beautiful nature with its lakes, rivers and floodplain forests as well as the historical sights of the...

Segment 3 of the StauSeeSteig runs along Rursee and Urftsee. This is segment 3 of the StauSeeSteig, from Hasenfeld to Woffelsbach. A beautiful route, starting on the banks of the impressive Rursee. In the forests, the route ascends to some viewpoints. The last part of the route follows the Urft, which connects the Urftsee and Rursee. The StauSeeSteig is an impressive long-distance hike plotted by the Dutch Mountain Film Festival. The trek centres on seven German and Belgian...

This scenic adventure route winds through the lush valleys and woodlands of Eifel National Park, combining woodland hiking with paddling on the winding Rur River. Starting near the historic cloth-making town of Monschau, known for timber-framed houses, the path follows forested slopes surrounded by leafy beech trees and towering evergreens. Paddlers transition onto the water, floating downstream where kingfishers and water birds fly along the riverbanks. Sturdy hiking shoes and reliable dry...