Best camping trails in Kreuzau
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Explore the most popular camping trails near Kreuzau 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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- 4.5 (9)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular route with fantastic views near Kreuzau, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route starts at the reservoir in Obermaubach and leads along the Buntsandsteinweg to Abenden. After a short ascent, you can enjoy the view of the Obermaubach on the Mausauel. The route continues to the Hindenburgtor and the Christinenley rock formation. Via Nideggen, the route continues along the Effelsfelsen and through the Kühlenbusch to Abenden. From Abenden, you can take the railway back to...
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·41.2 km·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrA tour that can be divided into 3 parts. Here is a suggestion: Tour 1 The red sandstone route starts at Kreuzau railway station, leaves the town centre and leads across the Rura floodplain to Üdingen. There, the path gradually climbs so that you can enjoy the impressive panorama of the Obermaubach reservoir on the Mausauel. Via the Eugenienstein and above the Rather Felsen, the route finally reaches Nideggen on winding natural paths through the Hindenburgtor and the Christinenley rock...
- 4.3 (11)·Easy·6.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly route in Kreuzau, North Rhine-Westphalia. This picturesque route starts in Kreuzau and ends in Nideggen. This is the shorter route from Kreuzau to Obermaubach, which can also be covered on the hourly Rurtalbahn railway. The trail, which has been in existence for over 100 years, is named after the former chairman of the Eifelverein, Professor Ferdinand Schürmann. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views
- 3.5 (3)·Moderate·13.8 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular and informative cycling and hiking trail near Kreuzau, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful circular route starts at the sports field in Udingen and leads along beautiful forest and forest paths along the eastern shore of the Obermaubach reservoir, past beautiful viewpoints. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
- 3.0 (4)·Moderate·25.9 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis is a hike or a recommended cycle tour (due to the total length) from Düren towards Untermaubach and back. The hike is reminiscent of the industrialisation of the residents along the Rur. Mainly the paper industry. In addition to modern industrial buildings, you can also see industrial plants from the early 19th century, beautifully situated near rivers. The tour can also be hiked, but in this case the return journey on the Rur valley railway is recommended.
- Hard·19.5 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrSegment 2 of the StauSeeSteig runs along the Obermaubach reservoir to Rursee. This is segment 2 of the StauSeeSteig, starting from Obermaubach. The route starts along the banks of the Obermaubach reservoir, which is connected to the Rur. Soon the route runs into the forests of Eifel National Park, where it ends at the Rursee. The StauSeeSteig is an impressive long-distance hike plotted by the Dutch Mountain Film Festival. The hike centres on seven German and Belgian reservoirs. Highlights...
- 1.9 (2)·Moderate·21.7 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular theme trail in the Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The water adventure trail begins in Kreuzau and runs more than 20 km through the Rur Valley and around the Obermaubach reservoir. The hiking highlights range from historical sites such as the Schneidhausen weir, which is one of the oldest weirs in the Kreuzau community, to the listed weir systems and mill ponds, and to the Obermaubach reservoir nature reserve. You also get to enjoy views from the Rur valley to...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest camping trail in Kreuzau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest camping trail in Kreuzau is Rund um Düren 2016 (einfache Eifelrunde) GPSies. This trail is estimated to be 64.4 km long.
Which camping trail has the most elevation gain in Kreuzau?
Kreuzau: With an ascent of 1,470 m, Buntsandsteinroute has the most elevation gain of all of the camping trails in the area. The next highest ascent for camping trails is Rund um Düren 2016 (einfache Eifelrunde) GPSies with 1,241 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult camping trail in Kreuzau?
The most popular and difficult camping trail in Kreuzau is Buntsandsteinroute with a 5.0-star rating from 4 reviews.
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- Rur
- Fischtreppe
- Stausee Obermaubach
- Waldkapelle
- Engelsblick
- Engels-Blick-Hütte
- Hochkoppel
- Burg Drove
- Burg Untermaubach
- Teufelsloch
- Eifelblick Waldkapelle Obermaubach
- Eifelblick Schafsbenden
- Heiliger Pütz
- Amphibienschutzgewässer
- Panzer-Kettenreinigungsanlage
- Hemgenberg
- An den drei Erken
- Freizeitfreunden Rurtal e.V.
- Mauerreste
- Decke Boom (Marieneiche)