Best cave trails in Schleiden

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Explore the most popular cave trails near Schleiden with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

Top trails

#1 - Rur-Olef-Route
4.2 (14)·Hard·56.6 km·Est. 16.5–18 hr
Varied circular route in the Eifel near Schleiden in North Rhine-Westphalia. The Rur-Olef-Route leads through natural deciduous forests alternating with meadows and fields, over odd paths, through exciting rocky passages, past romantic torrents and grandiose, wide landscapes on the ridges of the Eifel National Park. Special highlights are the former NS Ordensburg Vogelsang with the Eifel National Park Center, as well as the picturesque town of Gemünd, the castle and castle church in...
#2 - Entlang des Wüstenbachs zur Fledermaushöhle
3.9 (7)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Tour 13 from the hiking guide "Dumont aktiv - Eifel". The hike starts at the hikers' car park. From there it goes through the Dreiborn plateau, where the yellow broom blooms at the right time of year. Highlights of the hike: - Dreiborn plateau - Mühlenbach stream - Hollersief - Viehbach stream - Desert stream - Bat cave - Erkensruhr - Gierberg - Müsauelsberg
#3 - Aussichtsrunde Dreiborn
4.4 (3)·Hard·17.7 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
#4 - Dreiborn - Sauermühle
4.2 (3)·Hard·21.7 km·Est. 6–6.5 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest trail with caves in Schleiden?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Schleiden is Rur-Olef-Route. This trail is estimated to be 56.6 km long.

Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Schleiden?

Schleiden: With an ascent of 1,781 m, Rur-Olef-Route has the most elevation gain of all of the cave trails in the area. The next highest ascent for cave trails is Dreiborn - Sauermühle with 514 m of elevation gain.