Best river trails in Kreuzau
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Explore the most popular river 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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- 4.6 (38)·Moderate·13.8 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis hike is located north of the Eifel National Park. It starts in Oberbaumach. It leads through several nature conservation areas such as the Oberbaumach reservoir, the red sandstone and the Rur valley. The route leads mostly through wooded areas with views of the above-mentioned bodies of water and crosses the Rur several times.
- 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...
- 4.9 (14)·Easy·4.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrWonderful walk in the North Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. From the Obermaubach car park, you are right next to the beautiful Obermaubach reservoir and walk along the panoramic trail. Highlights of the tour: - Accessible by bus and train - Eifel views - Obermaubach reservoir - Obermaubach forest chapel
- 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
- 4.5 (6)·Moderate·6.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic Eifel circular trail with beautiful views near Obermaubach, North Rhine-Westphalia. Start at the reservoir in Obermaubach. The trail leads steadily uphill on beautiful forest paths to the viewpoint. Here you have a marvellous panoramic view of the Eifel landscape. The descent towards Obermaubach is again on idyllic forest paths. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes -------------------------------------------------------- This trail is...
- 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
- 4.6 (3)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrScenic route from Obermaubach to Kreuzau, North Rhine-Westphalia. This picturesque route leads from Obermaubach to Krezau. Both towns are located in the charming landscape of the North Eifel Nature Park. First you circle the Obermaubach reservoir. At the Eifelblick Waldkapelle vantage point, it is worth taking in the natural surroundings for a while. The trail continues through the beautiful Buntsandstein nature reserve, offering plenty of views, until you follow the course of the Rur in the...
- 4.5 (4)·Hard·19.2 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrYou walk in one of two stages. After leaving Kreuzau, walk in the direction of Obermaubach. Enjoy a beautiful view of the Obermaubach reservoir from the "Engelsblick" viewpoint. On the way back through fields and forests, you walk along Bogheim to the Eifel viewpoint "Schafsbenden" with a distant view over the Voreifel. You then enjoy a panoramic view over the Rura floodplain into the Rhine valley.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Kreuzau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Kreuzau is Rund um Düren 2016 (einfache Eifelrunde) GPSies. This trail is estimated to be 64.4 km long.
Which river 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 river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Rund um Düren 2016 (einfache Eifelrunde) GPSies with 1,241 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Kreuzau?
The most popular and difficult river 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)