Best trails near Oberes Ahrtal
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Oberes Ahrtal: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 41 trails will get you there, including hiking and camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Oberes Ahrtal: Explore this area from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. Oberes Ahrtal: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 39 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Oberes Ahrtal are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 3.9 (8)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrShortened version of a popular quality hiking trail in the Obere Ahr nature reserve, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is part of the quality hiking trail Wanderbares Deutschland "EifelSpur: Where the Ahr starts", which leads for the spring of the Ahr. On narrow paths you walk through the cool forests of the North Eifel. Fragrant meadows and extensive pastures are also part of this hike. Highlights of the hike: - Views over the North Eifel - Ahr spring - diverse landscapes
- 4.8 (7)·Hard·17.5 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis route follows Stage 4 of the AhrSteig, a long-distance hiking trail in Germany, and connects Insul with Kreuzberg. Via Sierscheid, the trail leads up to Dümpelhardt and Linder Höhe, offering panoramic views of the Eifel, passes the Krippenkapelle chapel, and descends to Kreuzberg railway station. Accommodation is available in guesthouses in Insul, Liers and Kreuzberg. You should carry water with you and top it up in these towns. Trains and buses connect the start and finish points;...
- 4.5 (9)·Hard·16.4 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrCertified, exciting quality hiking trail near Blankenheim, North Rhine-Westphalia. Follow in the footsteps of the Ahr for 16 kilometres. "Fun fact: the source of the Ahr lies in the cellar of a half-timbered house built in 1726. The route leads through Blankenheim, along a canal under Blankenheim Castle and through the romantic Ahr Valley. Highlights of the hike: - Source of the Ahr - Upper Ahr nature reserve - Blankenheim...
- 4.6 (4)·Hard·19.3 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route follows Stage 3 of the AhrSteig, a long-distance hiking trail in Germany, and connects Aremberg with Insul. From the castle ruins on the Aremberg—the highest point of the entire trail—the route leads along steep forest paths through Eichenbach and past sandstone formations to Schuld. Walkers pass the Schorn Chapel and the open-air theatre before the ascent to Spicher Ley is rewarded with views of the Ahr Valley, finally ending at the Prümer Tor natural monument in Insul....
- 4.5 (6)·Easy·6.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrNature hike in the Schafberg valley This circular hiking trail leads into the idyllic Schafbachtal valley with the near-natural Schafbach stream. The stream meanders through species-rich meadows and pastures and is very dynamic, with steep banks, dead wood, gravel and sand banks, which makes the hike particularly exciting.
- 3.9 (3)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis route is stage 1 of the AhrSteig, a long-distance trail in Germany, running from Blankenheim to Freilinger See. Starting at the Ahr spring in historic Blankenheim, the path passes the Eifel Museum, ascends through beech forests to the Birker Berg plateau, and continues past Bohrsberg to Freilinger See. Overnight stays are available in local guest houses and accommodations near Blankenheim and Freilingen. Water should be packed for the day and refilled at starting or ending points. Both...
- 4.1 (6)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrBeautiful hiking trail from Insul along the Ahr valley in Rhineland-Palatinate This hike takes you through the beautiful Ahr valley, heading south to Winnerath. Along the route, you can marvel at the beautiful Ahr valley as well as hilly forest and field paths on the way to Winnerath. Highlights: - beautiful Ahr valley - sweeping panoramic views - Forest and field paths
- 4.7 (7)·Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis official hiking trail from Nordeifel Tourismus GmbH leads from Ahrdorf back to Ahrdorf along atmospheric country lanes. The hike is named after a Kölschrock album by BAP released in 1982. The hike begins in the village of Ahrdorf. The hiking trail, which is very well signposted, leads along agricultural pastures and meadows in most parts, with two short forest sections and offers great views of the Ahrberg, the Hohe Acht and Nürburg. You also walk through the idyllic village of...
- 4.3 (10)·Moderate·15.3 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPanoramic hike in the High Eifel. The route is not signposted, but it promises magnificent views. Parts of the trail run parallel to the Dreisbach stream and the route passes the ruins of the Dreisbach mill, the Eichenbach chapel and the Oberahr. The route then climbs back up to Wershofen. The beautiful forest and field passages are less frequented, so the tranquillity of nature can be enjoyed. There is a refreshment stop at the starting point. Highlights: - 14 Nothelfer Chapel
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Oberes Ahrtal?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Oberes Ahrtal. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 33 hiking trails, 8 trail running trails, 6 mountain biking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Oberes Ahrtal?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Oberes Ahrtal is EifelSpur: Wo die Ahr entspringt (kurz), which has a 3.9 star rating from 8 reviews. This trail is 8.0 km long with an elevation gain of 239 m.
What is the longest trail near Oberes Ahrtal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Oberes Ahrtal is Muehlenbach - Nuerburgring - Nohner Waterfalls. This trail is estimated to be 52.1 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Oberes Ahrtal?
Oberes Ahrtal: With an ascent of 1,342 m, Auf den Spuren alter Mühlen ab Adenau has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Muehlenbach - Nuerburgring - Nohner Waterfalls with 1,286 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Oberes Ahrtal?
The most popular and difficult trail near Oberes Ahrtal is Ahrsteig Stage 4: Insul – Kreuzberg with a 4.8-star rating from 7 reviews.
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- Urft
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- Eifelblick Kalvarienberg
- Burg Blankenheim
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- Ahr
- Oberes Ahrtal
- Ahrquelle
- Kalvarienberg
- Wohnmobilstellplatz an der Weiherhalle
- Panoramablick Dollendorf
- Freilinger See
- Stauanlage Weilerbach
- Höhneberg
- Eifelblick zur Hohen Acht
- Burg Neuweiler
- Eifel-Camp
- Bergfried ehem.
- Burgruine Schloßthal
- Schillertsberg