Best trail running trails in Kreuzau
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Explore the most popular trail running 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...
- 4.3 (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
- 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
- 4.5 (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.
- 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...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPicturesque and scenic circular hike near Kreuzau in North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular hike starts in Bilstein and leads through the Buntsandstein nature reserve, via Schlagstein to Untermaubach. The Engelsblick offers marvellous views of the region. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Kreuzau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Kreuzau is Kreuzau water adventure trail [62]. This trail is estimated to be 21.7 km long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Kreuzau?
Kreuzau: With an ascent of 587 m, Obermaubach to Abenden has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Hürtgenwaldweg with 512 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult running trail in Kreuzau?
The most popular and difficult running trail in Kreuzau is Kreuzau Panorama-Weg West 72 with a 4.5-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)