Best forest trails in Nideggen
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Nideggen 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 (64)·Moderate·7.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular route along the second largest dam in Germany, near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. It starts at the "Schöne Aussicht" in Schmidt. The path leads up to the Hubertushöhe. Here you can enjoy the beautiful view of the Rursee. This route is accessible all year round and also makes for a lovely winter walk. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
- 4.7 (70)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic circular route with geological highlights near Nideggen in North Rhine-Westphalia. The route leads below the mottled sandstone cliffs between Obermaubach and Nideggen through the Rur valley. The trail leads along varied paths, mostly through the forest, with occasional views over meadows and fields. The start is at a car park in the centre of Nideggen. However, the route can also be easily started from Nideggen-Brück or Zerkall railway station. There are cafés and restaurants in...
- 4.5 (60)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrA hike with magnificent panoramic views along the colourful sandstone cliffs with their bizarre formations. Here you can also watch sport climbers on the rock faces. A short tour through the old town centre of Nideggen and the castle is recommended as a short detour. The route starts at Niedeggen-Brück railway station. Alternatively, the hike can also be started at Zerkall railway station. This hiking route is not suitable for pushchairs.
- 4.5 (36)·Moderate·4.7 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular and varied circular hike near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This popular circular hike starts at Nideggen Castle and leads along the red sandstone cliffs and over numerous viewpoints, where you should definitely stop to enjoy the panoramic views of the Rur Valley. At the end of the tour, you can stop off at Nideggen Castle's restaurant or beer garden. Highlights: - Marvellous views of the Rur valley - Christinenley viewpoint - Hitzley viewpoint - Effelsley viewpoint -...
- 4.6 (54)·Hard·16.6 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic and varied circular route near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful route has a lot to offer and leads on sometimes quite steep paths and paths. The reward for the effort, however, are exceptional farsightedness. The route begins at the "Am Zülpicher Tor" car park and leads past the Nideggen spa gardens and Nideggen Castle up to the Sürches Mossel. A visit to the castle can be scheduled at the beginning or end of the tour. Another highlight awaits after the descent...
- 4.4 (42)·Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular, beautiful hiking trail near the Hohes Venn-Eifel nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular hiking trail leads through the striking red sandstone rocks of the Rur Valley and to Nideggen Castle. The route is located on the edge of the Eifel National Park in the Rurtal nature reserve and the Buntsandstein nature reserve. This route offers wonderful views of the striking red sandstone cliffs and Nideggen Castle, which can be viewed particularly well from the Christinenley...
- 4.7 (37)·Hard·18.5 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic circular trail in the Rur Valley, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Steep, towering rock formations are the hallmark of the Rur Valley and this full-day hike also takes you along the red sandstone route that runs through it. The predominantly red-coloured rocks gave it this name. The castle in Nideggen is well worth a visit. Magnificent panoramic views reward this long hike time and again. Refreshments are available along the way. Start at the car park near Zerkall. However, there...
- 4.5 (24)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular Eifel circular route near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This scenic circular trail starts at the Rurtal railway in Abenden and leads steeply up to Brück and Nideggen Castle. Through beautiful forests, past imposing red sandstone cliffs, you return to the starting point. The route can be shortened by taking the Rurtalbahn Brück-Abenden railway. Highlights of the tour: - Coloured sandstone cliffs - Marvellous views - Niedeggen Castle
- 4.9 (16)·Moderate·2.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly circular hike with great views near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. You will encounter a variety of landscapes on this nature trail. The famous coloured sandstone cliffs are particularly beautiful. Climbers can often be seen there. The excursion also offers you many beautiful views of the idyllic natural landscapes. Highlights of the hike: - Magnificent views - Varied natural landscapes - Eifel view - Impressive Effels
- 4.5 (27)·Moderate·10 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular route around the Obermaubach reservoir, near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point of this beautiful route is in Nideggen Rath. Along the way, there are great views of the red sandstone cliffs and the reservoir. In Obermaubach, a rest is recommended before an ascent to the heights of Obermaubach. There, the route leads to the forest chapel with marvellous panoramic views of the reservoir and the Düren valley. From there, the route returns to the starting...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Nideggen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Nideggen is Rur-Tour (Kirchentouren im Nationalpark Eifel). This trail is estimated to be 37.3 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Nideggen?
Nideggen: With an ascent of 800 m, Rur-Tour (Kirchentouren im Nationalpark Eifel) has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Nideggen, Zerkall, and Obermaubach with 589 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Nideggen?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Nideggen is Nideggen, Zerkall, and Obermaubach with a 4.6-star rating from 54 reviews.