Best backpacking trails in Mechernich

4.1(20 reviews)

Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Mechernich with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

Top trails

#1 - Nordeifel: Stockertblick und Herkelstein
4.6 (17)·Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Panoramic and family-friendly hiking trail in the North Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia. Start and finish is the car park at the Wachendorf sports field. This is a lovely excursion that also offers beautiful views. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes
#2 - Römerkanal-Wanderweg Etappe 3: Mechernich - Kreuzweingarten
3.5 (3)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Stage 3 of the long-distance hiking trail "Römerkanal-Wanderweg", North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the third stage of the varied, approximately 115 km long Roman Canal Trail, which follows the course of a canal constructed by the Romans in the 1st century from Nettersheim through the High Fens-Eifel Nature Park to Sülz. The starting point of the third stage is in Dottel and the section ends in Kreuzweingarten. Beautiful forests, marvellous views and interesting remains of mighty buildings...

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest backpacking trail in Mechernich?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Mechernich is Römerkanal-Wanderweg Etappe 3: Mechernich - Kreuzweingarten. This trail is estimated to be 13.0 km long.

Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Mechernich?

Mechernich: With an ascent of 282 m, Nordeifel: Stockertblick und Herkelstein has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Römerkanal-Wanderweg Etappe 3: Mechernich - Kreuzweingarten with 273 m of elevation gain.