Best river trails in Schleiden
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Explore the most popular river 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.
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- 4.4 (458)·Moderate·12.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular 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...
- 4.4 (51)·Easy·6.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular route with great views near Schleiden, North Rhine-Westphalia. At that time a place of indoctrination, today a place of encounter. This route leads through the wider area surrounding the former NS Ordensburg Vogelsang in the middle of the Eifel Nature Park. In addition to the wonderful views of the emerging wilderness, there is also a lot to offer historically. So it goes to the abandoned settlement Wollseifen and the really impressive plants in and around Vogelsang IP....
- 4.5 (72)·Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrBeautiful hiking trail at Lake Urft near Schleiden in North Rhine-Westphalia Starting at the hiking car park, this route runs along beautiful forest paths to the shores of Lake Urft. The Paulushofdamm near Ruhrberg and the Urftalsperre dam are particularly impressive gems. The route always runs through the Eifel National Park. Highlights: - Shady forest paths - Paulushof dam - Urftal dam
- 4.1 (31)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia A really varied hike through the Eifel National Park. In addition to a lot of natural beauty, there are also cultural and historical attractions such as the former Ordensburg Vogelsang or the mighty Urfttalsperre. Attention: The Wasserlinie 231 bus from Urfttalsperre (destination of this route) only runs on weekends and public holidays from April to October. At all other times, the route must be hiked back to the starting point...
- 4.5 (51)·Hard·17.7 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route is stage 5 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts in Gemünd and ends at Steinfeld Abbey. The path leads from the confluence of the Olef and Urft rivers up to the Kuckucksley viewpoint and through the historic timber-framed village of Olef. Hikers traverse quiet forest areas with traces of former ore mining before the view of the imposing Steinfeld Abbey opens up near Golbach. Overnight stays...
- 4.4 (30)·Moderate·10.5 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPicturesque circular route in Schleiden, North Rhine-Westphalia. Start in Wolfgarten. After crossing the Victor Neels Bridge, you have the option of heading south and visiting Vogelsang, where there is a museum. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful cultural and natural landscapes - Great views - Interesting local flora and fauna
- 4.2 (14)·Hard·56.6 km·Est. 16.5–18 hrVaried 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...
- 4.3 (9)·Hard·17.4 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia A very varied hiking route through the Eifel National Park. Along the popular route, in addition to natural attractions such as the Urftsee and many great views of the national park, there are also historical monuments such as the former NS Ordensburg Vogelsang IP, the abandoned Wolfgarten settlement and much more. There are a few places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic forest paths -...
- 4.2 (14)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic hike in the North Eifel Nature Park. This is an official hiking trail of Eifel Tourismus GmbH. This route starts at the Scheckenbach hiking hut and leads along the following paths: Scheckenbach - Schafbachmühle - Katzensief - Kerzdell - BerescheiderMühle - Königsdell - Obersteinbach - Unterer Steinbach - Garzseifen - Scheckenbach.
- 4.2 (14)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPicturesque city walk through Schleiden, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular route starts at Schleiden market square and leads via the old district administration office and the plague chapel up to the Mühlenberg. You should definitely visit Schleiden Castle and the castle church. Along the way, you will find numerous information boards providing information about the town's historic buildings and places. Highlights: - Historic old town centre - plague chapel - Schleiden Castle -...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Schleiden?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Schleiden is Vogelsang - Monschau [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 81.6 km long.
Which river 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 river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Vogelsang - Monschau [CLOSED] with 1,423 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Schleiden?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Schleiden is Eifelsteig Stage 5: Gemünd - Steinfeld with a 4.5-star rating from 51 reviews.
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- "Burgschänke"
- Erlebnisausstellung "Wildnis(t)räume"
- Blick auf Urftsee
- Urftsee
- Fackelträger-Relief
- Bird Watching Station
- Aussichtspunkt Kickley
- Trekkingplatz P01 Nordstern
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- Wilder Weg
- Urftsee Staumauer
- Eifelpark-Vogelsang
- Der verrückte Stuhl
- Wohnmobilhafen am Nationalpark Eifel
- Ehemalige Belgische Tankstelle
- Eifelblick Modenhübel
- XXL-Baumelbank
- Rastplatz Maueler Wasserrad
- Schloss Schleiden
- Rothirsch-Aussichtsempore Dreiborn