Best historic site trails in Nideggen
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Explore the most popular historic site 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
- 4.6 (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...
- 4.9 (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
- 4.9 (7)·Easy·1 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrHistorical adventure trail in the Rureifel, North Rhine-Westphalia This short and beautiful hike is particularly suitable for little fairytale lovers and surprises with a well-preserved castle ruin on a red sandstone rock visible from afar. If you make it to the top of the castle tower, you can enjoy a fantastic view over large areas of the Rur. With a little imagination, you can discover forest spirits, legends and knights along the way. You can stop for a bite to eat in the castle...
- 4.4 (14)·Moderate·3.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly circular hike in North Rhine-Westphalia. The short circular hike begins at the parking lot near the Zülpicher Tor and leads into the spa park and then through the forest to the banks of the Rur. A short detour leads past the St. Johannes Baptist Church and finally to Nideggen Castle, which is the city's landmark. Festivals are held here every summer. The castle museum is always worth a visit and you can stop off in the castle restaurant. Highlights: - Nideggen Castle with...
- 4.3 (12)·Easy·3.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly and interesting nature excursion in Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This wonderful hike takes you along the yellow route of the Nideggen Landscape Discovery Trail through the Eifel National Park. Starting close to the Rur, you will learn about the kingfisher carousel and natural river terraces. You will come across quartz, slate and coloured sandstone - which can be found in particular in the historical buildings, discover animal tracks and solve a forest mystery. There is...
- 4.6 (7)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried excursion in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful tour with views of numerous red sandstone formations. The hike starts in Nideggen-Brück, crosses the Rur bridge and then follows hiking trail no. 57 to Abenden. There are refreshment stops at the Hetzingen campsite and near the starting point. In the warmer months, a refreshing break in the outdoor pool can be taken. The start is at Nideggen-Brück railway station, so it is easy to get there by train. There is...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·6.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrHistorical and charming hiking trail in Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Here you will find a picturesque and at the same time interesting route through the Eifel National Park. First take the bridge over the Rur and then it goes through the shady forest to the Burgberg. You hike partly on the Krawutschke Weg (93) and then on the Heinrich-Böll-Weg (35) on the mountain. On the way there are information boards, places to rest and finally the tower, named after the hiking pioneer Franz...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Nideggen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Nideggen is Rur-Tour (Kirchentouren im Nationalpark Eifel). This trail is estimated to be 37.3 km long.
Which historic site 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 historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Nideggen, Zerkall, and Obermaubach with 589 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Nideggen?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Nideggen is Nideggen, Zerkall, and Obermaubach with a 4.6-star rating from 54 reviews.