Best lake trails in Stolberg
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Explore the most popular lake 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
- 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.
- 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...
- 4.3 (5)·Moderate·17.5 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular Rureifel circular hiking trail near Stolberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. This popular circular hike starts in Schevenhütte at the Wehebach dam and leads along the "Rote Wehe" to the potato tree and back towards Schevenhütte on mostly well-surfaced forest and woodland paths. Highlights: - Wehebach dam - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Stolberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Stolberg is Bachtäler-Höhenroute (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 38.5 km long.
Which lake 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 lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Muensterwald and Schlangenberg from Stolberg with 652 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Stolberg?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Stolberg is Stolberg-Schevenhütte – Wehebachtalsperre – Hürtgenwald with a 3.9-star rating from 8 reviews.