Best forest trails in Mechernich

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#1 - EifelSchleife Burg Satzvey
4.2 (55)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
Panoramic and historic hiking trail near Mechernich, North Rhine-Westphalia. Start and finish are at Arenbergplatz in Mechernich. This is a nice excursion that also offers beautiful views. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Satzvey Castle
#2 - Hochwildpark Rheinland und Katzensteine
4.2 (21)·Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Charming and family-friendly excursion in Mechernich, North Rhine-Westphalia. Nordic walking route Hochwildpark Rheinland Mechernich. Start and end are in Katzvey at the car park. However, it is also easy to get there by public transport. Highlights of the tour: - Great views - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Veybach between Breitenbenden and Satzvey
#3 - EifelSchleife Rund um die Kakushöhle
4.6 (14)·Moderate·7.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
Idyllic hiking tour in Mechernich, North Rhine-Westphalia. The start and finish point of the circular tour is the Cafe zur Kakushöhle, with car parking facilities right next to it. Highlights of the tour: - Weyer stream - Nature reserve limestone grassland complex near Weyer - Small cave - Karkus Cave and Kartstein Rocks
#4 - In der Schavener Heide
4.2 (20)·Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Beautiful hike near Katzvey in North Rhine-Westphalia North of Katzvey, this route runs through the woodlands in the surrounding area to Satzvey and then over the Schavener Heide past the Hochwildpark Rheinland. Highlights: - Satzvey Castle - Former Roman quarry - Above-ground trench
#5 - Mechernich zur Kakushöhle
4.6 (13)·Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Varied and scenic hiking tour in Mechernich, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a very beautiful circular tour. The route is slightly different from the one in the guidebook, as the original route has probably been changed. Highlights of the route: - Great natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Super views
#6 - EifelSpur 'Wasser für Köln'
4.7 (15)·Hard·17.1 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
This route follows the traces of the Roman water supply. It passes Roman aqueducts, ancient fountains and reservoirs that once supplied Roman Cologne with the best Eifel water. A varied landscape with charming stream valleys, gentle hills and dense forests also awaits you.
#7 - Katzenstein loop trail A2
4.0 (4)·Easy·4.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
Popular circular hiking trail in the High Fens-Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Circular trail A2 runs in a large arc around the Rhineland High Fens Nature Park between Kommern and Mechernich. The hike begins at the Katzensteine car park. The historical highlight is Burgfey Castle, built around 1419, of which only the remains of the castle tower are still standing today. In the immediate vicinity of the castle ruins, there is another very old and well-preserved monument: the...
#8 - Small Roman canal loop
4.3 (6)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Varied circular hiking trail near Mechernich, North Rhine-Westphalia. Over a distance of more than 10 kilometres, hikers can look forward to an atmospheric alternation of small wooded areas, some of which are protected, and open countryside. There are also relics of the ancient Romans and several caves that are freely accessible. Highlights of the hike: - Lime grassland nature reserve near Weyer - Eiserfey - Vussem aqueduct bridge - St Cyriacus Church - Kartsteinhöhlen nature reserve with...
#9 - 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
#10 - Wanderung zur Burg Satzvey
4.1 (4)·Moderate·15.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Mechernich?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Mechernich is Von Satzvey nach Odendorf. This trail is estimated to be 23.2 km long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Mechernich?

Mechernich: With an ascent of 551 m, EifelBahnSteig Etappe 2: Von Satzvey nach Mechernich has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is EifelSpur 'Wasser für Köln' with 541 m of elevation gain.