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Best railway path trails in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park

Best railway path trails in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park

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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 - 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.

  3. #3 - Professer Schürmann-Weg 42

    4.3 (11)·Easy·6.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Family-friendly route in Kreuzau, North Rhine-Westphalia. This picturesque route starts in Kreuzau and ends in Nideggen. This is the shorter route from Kreuzau to Obermaubach, which can also be covered on the hourly Rurtalbahn railway. The trail, which has been in existence for over 100 years, is named after the former chairman of the Eifelverein, Professor Ferdinand Schürmann. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views

  4. #4 - Ahr-Radweg Etappe 1: Blankenheim - Hönningen

    4.5 (3)·Moderate·40.1 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
    This route is Stage 1 of the Ahr Cycle Route, a multi-day cycle route in Germany that runs from Blankenheim to Hönningen. Starting at the source of the Ahr in Blankenheim, the route follows the course of the river through the Eifel. Cyclists pass historic sites such as Blankenheim Castle, cross viaducts and cycle through the Lampertstal Nature Reserve. The route takes you through picturesque Eifel villages such as Antweiler and Schuld to the stage’s destination, Hönningen. Wild camping is...
  5. Permanente RTF des RSC Schwalbe Aachen: Vennbahn

    #5 - Permanente RTF des RSC Schwalbe Aachen: Vennbahn

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·72.4 km·Est. 16.5–18.5 hr
    The Vennbahn-Route is a permanent route of the RSC Schwalbe 08 Eilendorf and is a cycle route on the route of the former railway line between Aachen and Luxembourg. Vennbahn route: 72 km Start and finish is the bft petrol station - Von-Coels-Straße 137, 52080 Aachen-Eilendorf. The petrol station is open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 8:00 a.m. at weekends. This permanent petrol station is only active during the RTF season!

  6. #6 - Bärbelkreuz ab Vogelsang

    3.0 (1)·Moderate·92.9 km·Est. 24 hr+
    The first 10 km are along the old armoured road. The route then follows the B258 for a few kilometres until it turns right towards the Oleftalsperre dam. This is where the gravel begins. From km15 to km35 the route is mainly unpaved. This is followed by 20 kilometres on roads before returning to gravel at km59. The difficulty of the day is the 16% climb from the Victor Neels Bridge up to Vogelsang. The route ends at the terrace/restaurant.
  7. Vennbahn Cycle Path [CLOSED]

    #7 - Vennbahn Cycle Path [CLOSED]

    4.6 (9)·Hard·125.4 km·Est. 24 hr+
    Border-crossing railway line cycle route from Aaachen to Troisvierges. This is one of the longest railway line cycle paths in Europe and runs through three countries - Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg. The cycle path runs along the former railway line between Aachen and Troisvierges. Most of the route is tarmac. Through St. Vith, the cycle route runs away from the railway line and along roads with little traffic. The scenery is definitely worth it. Overnight accommodation along the route is...

  8. #8 - Roetgen - High Fens [CLOSED]

    4.4 (10)·Moderate·38.6 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
    A versatile and promising cycling tour of the Northern Eifel Nature Park. Where many cyclists used to get lost on the moor, you can now follow this cycle path. Discover the magnificent moorland landscape of the Hautes Fagnes by bike and enjoy a natural highlight unique to the Liège region. Tour highlights : - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful nature around Raeren
  9. Eifel: Stadtkyll - Pruem - Bleialf

    #9 - Eifel: Stadtkyll - Pruem - Bleialf

    Hard·74.2 km·Est. 18–19.5 hr
    Varied bike tour in the Hohes Venn-Eifel nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This cycle tour through the West Eifel, classified as difficult due to several steep climbs, runs from Stadtkyll via Pronsfeld to Pruem and Olzheim. For long stretches you will be accompanied by pretty rivers such as the Our or the Pruem. There are places to stop for refreshments in the town of Pruem, where a detour to the Saint Salvator Basilica is also worthwhile. Highlights of the bike tour: - Stadtkyll -...

  10. #10 - Grenzerlebnisse (Wanderbares Monschau Nr. 34) [CLOSED]

    4.2 (11)·Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best railway path to hike in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best railway path to hike 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 railway path in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest railway path in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park is Holzheim circuit [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 140.3 km long.

How many railway path trails are in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park?

There are 12 railway path trails in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park.These railway path trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 74 AllTrails community reviews.

Which railway path has the most elevation gain in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park?

Holzheim circuit [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain for railway path trails with 2,557 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Vennbahn Cycle Path [CLOSED], which has 2,149 m of elevation gain.

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