Best wildlife trails in Kreuzau
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Explore the most popular wildlife 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.
- 4.3 (19)·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...
- 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 (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
- 2.9 (4)·Moderate·16.1 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route starts in Drove at Drove Castle. The first part of the hike leads through the fields to the south and west of Drove. Finally, the hike turns northwards and leads through the village of Krenzau. The hike then leads through the Stockheimer Wald forest and briefly into the Drover Heide nature reserve before completing the loop.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest wildlife trail in Kreuzau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Kreuzau is Hürtgenwaldweg. This trail is estimated to be 20.6 km long.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Kreuzau?
Kreuzau: With an ascent of 512 m, Hürtgenwaldweg has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Obermaubach Felspassage with 348 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Kreuzau?
The most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Kreuzau is Hürtgenwaldweg with a 0.0-star rating from 0 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)