Best historic site trails in Stolberg
4.1(120 reviews)
Explore the most popular historic site trails near Stolberg 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
- 4.1 (45)·Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrExciting hike through the Brander Wald nature reserve near Stolberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. This hike can be reached by bus and train (Buschmühle bus stop). For those travelling by car, there are parking facilities at the starting point. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from Cologne and Aachen. The hiking trail starts in the north of the Brander Wald nature reserve at the Buschmühle mill, which was built shortly after the Thirty Years' War and operated as a rolling mill at the...
- 3.9 (8)·Hard·18 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried hike in North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful forest hike offers plenty of variety and leads from Schevenhütte to the dam of the Wehebach reservoir. It then continues along the dam wall, which offers a great view of the imposing tower in the lake, up to the Burgberg. After a few bends, the route follows the "Rennweg" uphill to the right. Crossing the Schwarzebroich stream, the route continues straight on to the ruins of the Schwarzenbroich monastery and finally through the Meroder...
- 3.7 (12)·Moderate·15.8 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrVersatile circular route in the North Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. From the dam to Laufenburg - This day hike leads from the youngest dam in the Eifel (1983) through vast forests to Laufenburg (14th century) and finally back to the important holiday resort of Schevenhütte. The circular route is mostly on firm paths.
- 4.0 (15)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried hiking tour in Vicht, near Stolberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. This varied circular hiking trail leads across meadows, fields and hilly landscapes, through forests and the historic town centre. Highlights of the route: - Johannes Baptist Church - Kluckenstein rock - Peace cross - Beautiful natural landscapes - Great views - Interesting local flora and fauna
- 3.6 (9)·Hard·30.7 km·Est. 8–8.5 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the High Fens-Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. From Stolberg, you first hike to Kornelimünster. The village is known above all for its abbey. You return via the northern foothills of the Münsterwald forest and the Schlangenberg nature reserve. After the hike, it is worth spending a little time in Stolberg, exploring the old town centre or paying a visit to Stolberg Castle, which dates back to the 12th century. Highlights of the hike: - Münsterwald...
- 4.6 (4)·Hard·38.5 km·Est. 11–12 hrWonderful long-distance hiking trail in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia As the name suggests, the Bachtäler Höhenroute leads up and down and always offers beautiful views of the Eifel. The hike starts in Zweifall, ends at the Urfttalsperre and can be divided into three stages. The route is signposted with "Bachtäler Höhenroute" and a blue river on a green background. There are bus stops in Zweifall. Highlights: - Huschelbach valley - Eifel-Blick "Schöne Aussicht" on the...
- 4.0 (4)·Moderate·15.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrFirst stage of the long-distance hiking trail "Bachtäler-Höhenroute" in the Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the first stage of the Bachtäler-Höhenroute, a three-day long-distance hike in the Eifel. The starting point is Zweifall, which can also be reached by bus. From here, the hiking trail leads from north to south through the Hürtgen Forest and several nature reserves. It is worth spending a little more time in the Todtenbruch raised bog and exploring the bog...
Showing results 1–10 of 13
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Stolberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Stolberg is Bachtäler-Höhenroute (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 38.5 km long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Stolberg?
Stolberg: With an ascent of 1,202 m, Bachtäler-Höhenroute (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Muensterwald and Schlangenberg from Stolberg with 652 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Stolberg?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Stolberg is Stolberg-Schevenhütte – Wehebachtalsperre – Hürtgenwald with a 3.9-star rating from 8 reviews.