Best wildlife trails in Hellenthal
3.5(71 reviews)
Explore the most popular wildlife trails near Hellenthal 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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- 4.4 (39)·Moderate·14.2 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPromising hiking excursion in the North Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The short hike of 13.5 kilometers leads around the Oleftalsperre—an unexcited tour in wonderful silence with lovely views of the calm lake. Almost the entire route is along a paved path. Highlights of the tour: - Idyllic natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Magnificent views of and around the Oleftalsperre
- 4.1 (13)·Moderate·14 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrA beautiful loop around the dam near Hellenthal. There is a fairly steep climb right at the start. The forest chapel was built in 1898 by order of Count Engelberg-Marie von Arenberg. As there are no refreshment stops except in the village of Hellenthal, you should take some provisions with you. There are benches and shelters along the way.
- 4.1 (8)·Hard·20.6 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPicturesque hiking circuit near Hellenthal in North Rhine-Westphalia. This route runs along beautiful rock formations from the Weißer Stein across the Belgian border and through the forest areas in the west. Highlights of the hike: - White Stone (693 m) - Shady forest paths - Hiking along the Jansbach - Hiking in the Belgian-German border region
- 4.1 (6)·Easy·3.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrOne of the 20 Eifel loops in the municipality of Hellenthal. Short hike suitable for families through fir and deciduous forests with numerous wild herb meadows from Hollerath, "Hohes Kreuz" car park. Highlights: - Hike around the Büllinger Hardt - Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park with colourful plants such as the yellow wild daffodil
- Moderate·52 km·Est. 13–14.5 hrSection of the Eifel-Höhe-Route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia The second day's stage of the Eifel-Höhen-Route starts in Hellenthal and first follows the northern bank of the idyllic Oleftalsperre. We continue via Kalterherberg and to picturesque Monschau with its old town adorned with half-timbered facades. The path finally leads along the Rur to the stage destination Einruhr with overnight accommodation and refreshment stops. Highlights: - Clothier town of Monschau -...
- Hard·88.5 km·Est. 24 hr+Demanding bike tour in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This sporty bike tour expands the second stage of the popular long-distance Eifel-Höhen-Route cycle path into a wonderful round trip. The route can be completed as a day tour or in several stages, for example with an overnight stay in Monschau or a night in a tent at a campsite near Dedenborn. It is impressive to discover the idyllic landscape of the Eifel, the Dreiborn plateau, and a multitude of sights on a bike. The...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest wildlife trail in Hellenthal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Hellenthal is Hellenthal - Urftsee - Vogelsang. This trail is estimated to be 88.5 km long.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Hellenthal?
Hellenthal: With an ascent of 2,047 m, Hellenthal - Urftsee - Vogelsang has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Eifel Heights Route Stage 2: Hellenthal - Einruhr with 1,003 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Hellenthal?
The most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Hellenthal is Weisser Stein - Holzwarche with a 4.1-star rating from 8 reviews.