Best cave trails in Nettersheim
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Explore the most popular cave trails near Nettersheim 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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- 3.6 (12)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia This circular hike north of Nettersheim leads to one of the most popular natural monuments in the Eifel: the Kartsteinfelsen rock formation with the Kakushöhlen caves. The rock formation, which is up to 15 metres high, has been a nature reserve for almost 100 years and impresses with massive formations such as the "Great Church" and the "Dark Chamber". Although the rest of the circular hike is very peaceful, the area around...
- 4.3 (8)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic hiking tour in Nettersheim, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting and finishing point is the Kölner Straße / Keltenring car park, but the landscape is characterised by extensive fields, flower beds and cow pastures. However, the hike takes its name from the hidden Fuchshöhle cave, which was created in the 18th century during silver ore excavations and has always been the source of adventurous tales. From Königsberg you have a marvellous view of Steinfeld Abbey, an abbey of the...
- 4.2 (3)·Hard·41.4 km·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrPopular Eifel Spur in the Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The North Eifel is known for its diverse plants and herbs. The EifelSpur "Kraeuterpfad" ("Herb Path") can be started at the station in Nettersheim or Bad Muenstereifel and can be hiked in two stages. In the Eifel Nature Center you can get a wild herb guide before the hike, which can help you to identify wild garlic, meadow sage and lady's mantle. Highlights of the hike: - wild herbs - Bad Muenstereifel -...
- 4.5 (4)·Moderate·13.8 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrIdyllic and panoramic hike in the North Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Start and end point is the car park at Krausstraße 14-2, 53947 Nettersheim. Highlights of the route: - Wonderful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views of the surrounding area - Accessible by bus and train
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·6.4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrThe hiking trail markings for this local hiking trail (12) have been removed, as the routes in the region are now designated as "Eifel loops". The hike starts at the nature centre in Nettersheim, near the railway station. After leaving the village, the route leads through the picturesque Rosenthal countryside.
- Hard·20.6 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrTour 18 from the hiking guide "Dumont aktiv Eifel Nord". This beautiful circular route starts at the railway station in Nettersheim. The first part of the route runs parallel to the Eifelsteig. Here the hiking trail leads along the beautiful Urft and later over the top of the Grüne Pütz with its sloe bushes. Highlights of the hike: - Urft - Green Pütz - Eichter Valley - Hallenthal mill - Gillesbach - Fox cave - Marmagener stream - Görresburg Castle
- Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrStage 1 of the long-distance hiking trail "Römerkanal-Wanderweg", North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the first 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 first stage is in Nettersheim and the section ends in Dottel. Natural paths in the Urft valley, fantastic views of the Eifel, medieval castles and...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest trail with caves in Nettersheim?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Nettersheim is EifelSpur Herb Path (Municipality of Nettersheim). This trail is estimated to be 41.4 km long.
Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Nettersheim?
Nettersheim: With an ascent of 1,093 m, EifelSpur Herb Path (Municipality of Nettersheim) has the most elevation gain of all of the cave trails in the area. The next highest ascent for cave trails is Runde um Nettersheim über Marmagen with 476 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail with caves in Nettersheim?
The most popular and difficult trail with caves in Nettersheim is Nettersheim and Weyer Loop with a 4.7-star rating from 4 reviews.
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- Römerweiher
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- Römische Straße
- Grüner Pütz
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- Römischer Garten
- Werkplatz Steinrütsch
- Mannenberghöhlen
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- Jugendzeltplatz Nettersheim
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- Hermesberg
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