Best historic site trails in Kreuzau
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Explore the most popular historic site 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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- 4.2 (18)·Easy·10.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Drover Heide nature reserve, North Rhine-Westphalia. The fun starts at Drove and then takes you on a loop through the marvellous Drover Heide. A nature reserve covering around 600 hectares, which offers many viewpoints along the way. Drover Heide has been part of the High Fens-Eifel Nature Park since 2020. It is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna and the area has also been designated as an EU bird sanctuary "Drover Heide" in accordance with the European...
- 4.3 (9)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the North Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia. Pure nature is the name of the game on this wonderful circular hike in the High Fens-Eifel Nature Park. From the picturesque, 55-hectare Obermaubach reservoir, the route leads into the Rurtal nature reserve. The way back is via forest and field paths as well as the castle hill near Bergstein. Highlights of the hike: - Obermaubach reservoir nature reserve - Rurtal nature reserve - Burgberg with Krawutschketurm tower
- 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...
- 4.5 (8)·Moderate·14.3 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried circular hiking trail near Kreuzau, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route starts at Untermaubach Castle and leads via the Obermaubach reservoir along the Rur to the Buntsandstein nature reserve. At Eugenienstein, you can enjoy the marvellous view of the Rur valley. Highlights: - Marvellous views of the Rur valley - Untermaubach Castle - Buntsandstein nature reserve - Local flora and fauna
- 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
- 3.7 (15)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried circular route through the Drover Heath near Kreuzau in North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular route leads through a fascinating piece of earth - through the Drover Heide nature reserve. The flat path consists mostly of wooden footpaths and boardwalks. Nature lovers will get their money's worth on this hike through the heath with its natural treasures: here you can explore the habitat worthy of protection for a rare and diverse animal and plant world threatened with extinction, as well...
- 4.0 (7)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic circular hike near Kreuzau, North Rhine-Westphalia. Note: This path is no longer maintained by Kreuzau and may no longer be signposted and/or may be overgrown in places. The Kufferather Bergwerk hiking trail is an adventure trail reminiscent of the mining days in the region. Along the way, you will find detailed information boards that provide information about the history of mining in the region. The old shaft and engine house of the St. Johanna mine in Kufferath, which has since...
- 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
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail near Kreuzau, North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular walk starts in Kreuzau and leads partly through the Drover Heide nature reserve. This is not only particularly idyllic when the heather is in bloom. The path through the nature reserve and bird sanctuary with its many small bodies of water is also absolutely worth seeing. The varied path leads partly over wooden footbridges. Caution - danger of slipping in the rain! Highlights: - Local flora and fauna -...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Kreuzau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Kreuzau is Rund um Düren 2016 (einfache Eifelrunde) GPSies. This trail is estimated to be 64.4 km long.
Which historic site 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 historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Rund um Düren 2016 (einfache Eifelrunde) GPSies with 1,241 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Kreuzau?
The most popular and difficult historic site 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)