Best paddle sports trails in Heimbach

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...