Skip to main content
Back to Explore
Best bike touring trails in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park

Best bike touring trails in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park

4.0(203 reviews)

·

North Rhine-Westphalia
: 
#1 of 9 nature parks

All photos

The High Fens-Eifel Nature Park runs along the German-Belgian border. The German part is also known as the North Eifel Nature Park. North Rhine-Westphalia's only national park, the Eifel National Park, is located in the centre of the nature park.

The natural diversity of the park never ceases to amaze visitors. The upland moor in the Belgian "High Fens", rivers, streams and 15 lakes and reservoirs, the colourful diversity of species in the Limestone Eifel, wide and wooded mountain heights of the High Eifel and the foothills of the Volcanic Eifel are just some of the highlights of the nature park.

Top sights

Rur
Rur
River
Ehrensteinsley
Ehrensteinsley
Peak
Das Stadtgespräch
Das Stadtgespräch
Spring
Hirschley
Hirschley
Picnic site
Obersee
Obersee
Reservoir
Taucherbucht
Taucherbucht
Bay

Top trails

  1. #1 - Vennbahn Cycle Path Stage 1: Lammersdorf to Aachen

    4.6 (19)·Easy·38.5 km·Est. 9–10 hr
    Popular cycle route from Germany to Luxembourg. The Rennbahn cycle path is a cross-border long-distance cycle path. The first stage leads from Lammersdorf to Aachen, alternating between the German and Luxembourg borders. For more than a century, the Vennbahn was the iron connection between Aachen and the north of Luxembourg; now, it is one of the longest cross-border railway cycle paths in Europe. Highlights: - Varied route - Muensterwald

  2. #2 - Four Lakes

    4.8 (10)·Hard·54.7 km·Est. 14.5–16 hr
    Popular looop in the Eifel National Park near Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. This long and varied tour in the Eifel National Park leads, of course, along 4 beautiful lakes. First it goes along the Heimbach reservoir, then to the Rursee, on to the Urftsee and along the Obersee. Especially on sunny days you can enjoy the glittering blue and wonderfully green natural panorama on the banks. In some places the path is very steep, especially up to Vogelsang and Walberhof. Overall, you need a...

  3. #3 - MTB Tour: Vogelsang - Rurtalsperre - Einruhr

    4.7 (13)·Hard·54.9 km·Est. 14.5–16 hr
    Scenic circular route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This beautiful tour around the Urftsee lake and the Rurtalsperre dam is suitable for gravel bikes or mountain bikes. As there are a few metres in altitude to conquer and some of the trails are quite challenging, a certain level of fitness is required. Boats operate in the villages along the water, which can be used to shorten the route. There are cafés and restaurants in the villages. The start is at IP Vogelsang. The...

  4. #4 - Eifel Heights Route stage 3b (south loop): Einruhr - Gemünd

    5.0 (13)·Moderate·20.4 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Section of the Eifel-Höhe-Route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia The southern loop of the third stage of the Eifel-Höhen-Route follows the banks of the Urftsee and leads through the wild heart of the Eifel National Park with its wildcats, black storks and numerous other unique animal and plant species. The path is characterized in particular by the magnificent lakes. On the way there are some huts, picnic areas and places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: -...

  5. #5 - Gemünd - Wollseifen - Urfttalsperre

    4.6 (7)·Moderate·38 km·Est. 10–10.5 hr
    Scenic bike tour in Gemünd, North Rhine-Westphalia. From the National Park Gate in Gemünd, the route climbs for a longer time to Herhahn and the heights of Wollseifen. The route runs for the most part on paved cycle paths of the NRW cycling network and partly leads over gravelled forest paths. Caution: The path from Wolllseifen to the Urftseemauer goes very steeply downhill in two places. It might be necessary to get off the bike here. This section of the trail and also the longer ascent...

  6. #6 - Nideggen - Brück - Abenden

    4.6 (7)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Varied excursion in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful tour with views of numerous red sandstone formations. The hike starts in Nideggen-Brück, crosses the Rur bridge and then follows hiking trail no. 57 to Abenden. There are refreshment stops at the Hetzingen campsite and near the starting point. In the warmer months, a refreshing break in the outdoor pool can be taken. The start is at Nideggen-Brück railway station, so it is easy to get there by train. There is...

  7. #7 - Rur-Ufer-Radweg

    5.0 (9)·Moderate·36.9 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hr
    Popular and scenic section of the RurUfer cycle path from Düren to Heimbach, near Düren, North Rhine-Westphalia. The predominantly flat RurUfer cycle route begins in the Belgian High Fens and ends in Roermond in the Netherlands. The route continues past mottled sandstone cliffs, mill ponds and the Obermaubach reservoir to Heimbach. Highlights: - Charming town of Düren - Red sandstone cliffs (Nideggen) - Citadel (Jülich) --------------------------------------- Further information on the...

  8. #8 - Lammersdorf-Kalterherberg (Teilstück Vennbahn)

    4.4 (10)·Moderate·15.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    The Vennbahn cycle path (also known as the Vennbahn route or Vennbahn for short) is a cycle path that has been created on the disused railway line of the Vennbahn between Aachen and Troisvierges (Luxembourg). This is just one section of the 128 km long cycle route. This tour has almost no ascent. The cycle path is newly tarmaced throughout, with only a slight incline in places, making it fun for the whole family.

  9. #9 - Vennbahnweg Brand-Raeren

    4.1 (4)·Moderate·5.1 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    A small section of the Vennbahnweg in Belgium, in the province of Liège. This cycle path is built on the former railway line known as the Vennbahn. This linked the industrial centres of Aachen and Luxembourg in the shortest possible route. Every year, many cyclists come to enjoy the beautiful surroundings by bike. There are also numerous hiking trails in the region, a great place to enjoy nature.

  10. #10 - Ahrdorf nach Walsdorf

    5.0 (1)·Easy·21.7 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
Showing results 1–10 of 74
Explore more trails

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail for bike touring in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for bike touring in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park is Vennbahn Cycle Path Stage 1: Lammersdorf to Aachen, which has a 4.6 star rating from 19 reviews. This trail is 38.5 km long with an elevation gain of 411 m.

What is the longest bike touring trail in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park is Mönchengladbach Marathon 2019. This trail is estimated to be 233.4 km long.

How many bike touring trails are in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park?

There are 74 bike touring trails in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park.These bike touring trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 203 AllTrails community reviews.

Which bike touring trail has the most elevation gain in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park?

Eifel-Wallonienrunde [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain for bike touring trails with 4,456 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Um Konzen - Kevelaerberg - Urftalsperre - Gansberg, which has 4,385 m of elevation gain.

Activities

Attractions

Suitability

Points of interest