Best partially-paved trails in North Rhine-Westphalia

Popular circular hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This route, which is part of the "Tippeltouren Eifel", begins at Vogelsang Castle, where hikers interested in history like to take a look around. From there it leads to the Dreiborn plateau, which offers wonderful panoramic views of the nature of the national park. From there it goes down and a bit through the forest to the Urfttalsperre and along the lake back to the starting point. There is a restaurant at the visitor...

Panoramic hiking trail in Königswinter, North Rhine-Westphalia. The trail starts at the car park in Königswinter. The starting point can also be reached by public transport. This beautiful hike begins with an ascent to Drachenfels Castle near Königswinter. This ascent is rewarded with a magnificent view. From there, the route continues to the Milchhäuschen, where you can stop for refreshments (note opening times). From there, the route returns past Hirschburg Castle on the Hirschberg. A...

Panoramic hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia The circular hike leads through the Wilden Kermeter and to the popular Hirschley vantage point, from where you can enjoy wonderful views of the Eifel landscape. If you take some provisions with you, you can also enjoy a picnic with the beautiful view. Highlights: - Hirschley viewpoint - Wild trail near route - Viewpoint "View of Urftsee"

Popular circular hiking trail near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia This family-friendly circular route around the Baldeneysee in Essen is very popular and attracts many skaters, cyclists, runners and hikers, especially on weekends. The route runs picturesquely directly on the shore of Lake Baldeney, past historical monuments such as the former Pörtingsiepen colliery and the Scheppen house. During the spring and summer months, numerous wild geese can be seen with their young on the lake shore....

Popular nature hiking excursion in Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia The tour starts at the train station in Heimbach. It goes over the Rur wooden bridge and then, following the signs, past the Kurpark to the Art Nouveau hydroelectric power station. There the lake is crossed and along the green shore it goes back to Heimbach. The route can also be shortened; then it only goes to the dam. On the way there is the possibility to take a pedal boat across the reservoir in Heimbach at a boat...

Popular circular hiking trail near Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. Pure nature and historical places characterize the so-called "Rundwanderweg 55" on both sides of the Rur. The varied, mostly natural" path leads through forests, over the route of the former Vennbahn, past the Reichensteiner Klostermühle and to the remains of the wall of the "Fischerhütte". On the way there is a varied forest and beautiful panoramic views. Sturdy shoes and some provisions are recommended. When the weather...

Picturesque and scenic excursion near Erkrath, North Rhine-Westphalia. Start and finish are at the car park in Neanderthal. However, you can also get there by public transport. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Neanderthal Wildlife Park - Koburg Castle - Along the Düssel

Barrier-free circular trail for the whole family near Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. This family-friendly trail can be explored on your own or as a guided tour with a ranger. The Hirschley viewpoint is a wonderful place for a picnic with a great view included. Highlights: - Hirschley viewpoint with tactile bronze model - Vogelsang viewpoint

Popular city walk in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. This city walk goes through Cologne's city centre, past many of the city's most famous sights. It starts at the Rhine, which will be crossed via the Hohenzollern Bridge - famous for its hundreds of thousands of love locks. Of course, Cologne Cathedral, which was built in 1248 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also along the route. Highlights of the route: - Rhine - Hohenzollern Bridge - Cologne Cathedral - Numerous museums - Rhine...

Popular circular hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This route in the Eifel National Park leads around the Rurstausee and always provides wonderful views of the lake and the surrounding Eifel landscape. On the way, it crosses three dams, including the 480 m long "Rurtalsperre Schwammenauel" dam, which is one of the largest dams in Germany. There are overnight accommodations and refreshment stops in Rurberg. Highlights of the hike: - Rursee - Rurtalsperre - wonderful...