Best long trails in Rurberg

Scenic circular route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This beautiful Eifel hike can be walked in both directions. No matter which direction, one of the most beautiful vantage points in North Rhine-Westphalia awaits! The hike begins at the car park at the Rurberg pumping station, near Paulushofdamm. The dam is crossed and then it goes either to the left steeply up into the forest and to the Hirschley viewpoint or to the right along the banks of the Urft to the Urfttalsperre...

Beautiful hiking trail at the Urftsee in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This loop runs along the banks of the Urftsee and over shady forest paths to the Urftseetalsperre. Here you can take a break in the excursion restaurant and then start the ascent in the direction of the Honigberg. At the Hirschley viewpoint you can take a break on the benches and enjoy the view. Highlights: - Urftsee reservoir - Urftseetalsperre - Hirschley viewpoint

Panoramic circular hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route starts in Rurberg, crosses the Paulushofdamm dam and then heads up towards Honigberg. The impressive Rur dam, lush forests with oak and beech trees and easy-to-walk paths are like a short cure in the great outdoors. A particular highlight is the Hirschley viewpoint, which is well signposted. A marvellous and romantic panoramic view from there rewards the ascent. You can enjoy a well-earned rest with a...

Beautiful circular route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This is exactly the right place to spend a day in the cooling shade of the forest during the summer months. The one or other ascent is quite challenging, but overall the route is easy to master. There are always beautiful views of the Rur and Rursee and there are plenty of benches for a picnic. The start is at the Kermeter car park. There is also a WC here. Highlights: - Views of the Eifel landscape

Breathtaking circular route over the Kermeter near Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Kermeter is a mountain range covered with one of the largest areas of deciduous forest in the Rhineland. This hiking route rewards with fascinating views over valleys and lakes in the beautiful Eifel Nature Park. Please note that the route is only partially paved. From time to time, fallen trees may block the path or there may be other small obstacles along the way. The "Wilder Weg" ("Wild Path") is an...

Picturesque and scenic circular route near Simmerath in North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular route starts at the National Park gate in Rurberg and leads along beautiful forest and field paths alongside the Rur through the Eifel National Park. Somewhat steeper ascents and descents require a good level of fitness. But the effort is worth it - there are marvellous panoramic views over the landscape. There are refreshment stops in Einruhr, Vogelsang and Rurberg. Highlights: -...

Scenic circular route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This beautiful tour around the Urftsee lake and the Rurtalsperre dam is suitable for gravel bikes or mountain bikes. As there are a few metres in altitude to conquer and some of the trails are quite challenging, a certain level of fitness is required. Boats operate in the villages along the water, which can be used to shorten the route. There are cafés and restaurants in the villages. The start is at IP Vogelsang. The...

Historically interesting circular hiking trail in the Eifel Nature Park The inhabitants of Wollseifen had to vacate their village in 1946 because a military training area was built there in the British sector of post-war Germany. This hike leads to the heights of the former training area and to the abandoned village of Wollseifen. You will be rewarded for the slight exertions of the ascents and descents with beautiful views. The hike starts at the sports ground in Vogelsang. In Gemünd, the...

Beautiful section of the "Wald-Wasser-Wildnis-Weg" ("Forest-Water-Wilderness Trail") in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic hike fully lives up to its name! It leads along the Rur river and Urft lake and across the marvellous expanses of the Dreiborn plateau. Great views of the river landscape and the bends of the Urft and Urftsee lake await. The start is at the "Am Rurseezentrum" car park. There are also public bathrooms here. Along the way, but also at the start...

Wonderful cycle route with lake views in the Eifel National Park. This beautiful route starts at IP Vogelsang and criss-crosses through lush mixed forests, offering marvellous views and wonderful lake panoramas. The diversity of flora and fauna in the unspoilt nature of the Eifel National Park offers the chance to encounter birds of prey, small mammals and magnificent plants. Along the way, there are several nice places to stop for refreshments and regional cuisine. Highlights: - Former...