Best trail running trails in Mayen
4.1(52 reviews)
Explore the most popular trail running trails near Mayen 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
- 4.2 (34)·Hard·14.8 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrCertified premium hiking trail to Bürresheim Castle near Mayen, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Traumpfad Förstersteig is a certified premium hiking trail. This trail offers plenty of variety with marvellous panoramic views. Halfway along the route, you will come across Bürresheim Castle, which can also be visited. It offers deep insights into the life of the nobility between the 15th and 20th centuries. Highlights: - Bürresheim Castle - Ettringen basalt quarry - View of the Nette valley
- 4.9 (4)·Easy·2.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrWheelchair-accessible circular hiking trail in the Vulkaneifel, Rhineland-Palatinate. This short circular trail in the Mayen city forest can be completed with a pushchair as well as with wheelchairs and walking frames. There are benches and two shelters at fairly short intervals along the wheelchair path east of Kürrenberg, so you can always take a cosy break. The paths are very flat and paved. Signs with a blue wheelchair logo show the way. In wet and/or icy conditions, wheelchair and...
- 4.4 (6)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail through the Nettetal valley to Bürresheimblick, Rhineland-Palatinate. The town of Mayen is the starting and finishing point of this circular hike to the impressive Bürresheimblick. Bürresheim Castle rises up on a rocky ridge, offering a magnificent view. The route is made up of beautiful forest paths in the Nettetal valley and the river that gives it its name. Highlights: - Local flora and fauna - Nettetal valley - Bürresheim view
- 3.2 (3)·Easy·4.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrLeisurely walk to the Eiterbach stream. The short circular walk begins in Mayen at Mayen West railway station. From here, it first leads to the Eiterbach stream and then back to Mayen's old town centre. Here we recommend a short detour via the Mayen weekly market to Genoveva Castle and the Obertor gate. The Genoveva Castle houses the Eifel Museum with the EifelTotal exhibition and the German slate mine.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Mayen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Mayen is Förstersteig. This trail is estimated to be 14.8 km long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Mayen?
Mayen: With an ascent of 684 m, Förstersteig has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Von Mayen zum Bürresheim-Blick with 413 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult running trail in Mayen?
The most popular and difficult running trail in Mayen is Förstersteig with a 4.2-star rating from 34 reviews.