Best forest trails in Konzen
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Konzen 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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- 4.1 (3)·Easy·3.7 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrShort, family-friendly and exciting hiking trail in Konzen, North Rhine-Westphalia It's amazing what there is to discover and experience on this short hike! This is not least due to the frequently changing landscape, the romantic paths and the historical features. Parking is available at the church in Konzen. The route starts at the 'Kirchweg' sign. Highlights of the route: - Idyllic natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views
- 4.7 (5)·Moderate·11.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrFamily-friendly hiking trail in Konzen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful circular route leads along the Höckerlinie, partly over the Buckellinie and over the Westwall. This beautiful circular walk leads through some wooded areas - but mostly through beautiful fields with sweeping views. This route is accessible all year round and also makes for a lovely winter walk. Highlights: - Quiet forest sections - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna
- 4.1 (31)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPicturesque, idyllic circular hike near Konzen in North Rhine-Westphalia. The High Fens is a plateau between Germany and Belgium and, with its heaths and moors, is a popular hiking area in the cross-border High Fens-Eifel Nature Park. This idyllic circular walk runs partly on wooden footpaths through this unique moorland landscape. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
- 4.1 (12)·Moderate·21.1 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis walk starts in the village of Entenpfuhl on the Belgian/German border and follows beautiful, narrow paths through vast meadows and some forests. The paths are easy to walk on but can be overgrown, rocky or muddy in places. The paths offer impressive views over the landscape of the German municipality of Rückschlag and the unique nature of Brackvenn.
- 4.8 (3)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried circular trail in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This hike combines the four shorter variants of the Kaiser Karl Trail. Along the way, there are always information boards with interesting facts about Emperor Karl and his own hikes in his former hunting grounds. The route is signposted with Karl's seals. Hightlights: - Eifel view Mützenich - Information boards
- 3.1 (2)·Moderate·61.8 km·Est. 15–16.5 hrThis route for mountain bikers starts from Entenpuhl in Germany and goes through the High Fens National Park. The route follows the paved cycle route (the Vennbahn) to Roetgen and on to the Wesertalsperre. This reservoir is the largest drinking water reservoir in Belgium. The route then continues on unpaved paths through the impressive nature of the National Park. Monschau is a beautiful German picturesque town that is definitely worth a visit.
- 2.6 (4)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly circular route in the Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This path is marked in blue and is the first stage of the entire route of the Kaiser-Karl-Weg. The four colour-coded routes can be combined with one another and lead through the former hunting grounds of Emperor Charlemagne. The trails starts at the Vennbahn, a railway path for cyclists. There is the bus station Konzen Bahnhof nearby.
- Moderate·7.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly circular hike in the Eifel National Park, DE/BEL This is the second stage of the Kaiser Karl Trail. The starting point is the hikers' car park at the church in Konzen. There are numerous stops along the way with information boards and opportunities for children to run around and look for tracks. By crossing the Vennbahn railway - one of the longest railway line cycle paths in Europe - the trail also crosses the German-Belgian border. There are refreshment stops in Konzen.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Konzen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Konzen is Roetgen - Wesertalsperre - Monschau [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 61.8 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Konzen?
Konzen: With an ascent of 1,178 m, Roetgen - Wesertalsperre - Monschau [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Rückschlag - Brackvenn [CLOSED] with 300 m of elevation gain.