Best trails near Klein Schweden
4.1(80 reviews)
Klein Schweden: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 8 trails will get you there, including camping and hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Klein Schweden: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Klein Schweden are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (49)·Moderate·14.8 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried hill hike in and around Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. This really beautiful route starts at the town hall and requires moderate fitness and sturdy shoes, as it goes up the hilltops in the area. The effort is compensated by great views. Wandering through the idyllic nature, the trail leads to wild plants, fairytale streams and lots of relaxing greenery. In Heimbach are various places to stop for refreshments. There are also several shelters and places to sit along the way, mostly...
- 4.4 (8)·Hard·15.8 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPicturesque, idyllic circular hike near Heimbach in North Rhine-Westphalia. This varied circular walk starts at the railway station in Blens and leads through beautiful oak forests and along the red sandstone cliffs up to Mariawald Abbey. Here you can take a "pit stop" in the cosy monastery restaurant before continuing (downhill) to Heimbach and over the Eichelberg back to the starting point of the tour. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Varied natural landscapes - Refreshment stops
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·41.2 km·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrA tour that can be divided into 3 parts. Here is a suggestion: Tour 1 The red sandstone route starts at Kreuzau railway station, leaves the town centre and leads across the Rura floodplain to Üdingen. There, the path gradually climbs so that you can enjoy the impressive panorama of the Obermaubach reservoir on the Mausauel. Via the Eugenienstein and above the Rather Felsen, the route finally reaches Nideggen on winding natural paths through the Hindenburgtor and the Christinenley rock...
- 4.0 (6)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPicturesque Eifel circular route to the castles in Heimbach and Blens in North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular hike starts in Heimbach and leads along beautiful forest and field paths along the Rur and the red sandstone cliffs. An entertaining hike with a few metres of elevation gain. Great views and lovely resting places are the reward for your efforts. Highlights: - Hengebach Castle - Blens Castle - Wonderful views - Varied natural landscapes - Refreshment stops
- 3.9 (6)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic circular route from Hausen to Heimbach in North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular route starts in Hausen near Burg and leads through through some wooded areas - but mostly through marvellous fields with sweeping views. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes -------------------------------------------------------------- This route is labelled with the number 68
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·16.6 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis scenic adventure route winds through the lush valleys and woodlands of Eifel National Park, combining woodland hiking with paddling on the winding Rur River. Starting near the historic cloth-making town of Monschau, known for timber-framed houses, the path follows forested slopes surrounded by leafy beech trees and towering evergreens. Paddlers transition onto the water, floating downstream where kingfishers and water birds fly along the riverbanks. Sturdy hiking shoes and reliable dry...
- 3.2 (5)·Moderate·6.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular and scenic Eifel circular trail near Heimbach in North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular trail starts at the hikers' car park above the Rur in Heimbach. It follows beautiful forest and field paths to the Gut Kohnental horse farm. Along the way, there are always marvellous views of the Schwammenauel dam and the Rur. An entertaining hike with a few metres of elevation gain. Great views and lovely resting places are the reward for your efforts. This route is accessible all year...
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·11.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular and scenic circular trail near Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. This varied circular walk starts in Hausen at the castle and leads through beautiful forests along the Rur towards Heimbach. After crossing the Rur again, the route climbs the Eichelberg. Here you have marvellous views of the Rur valley. You return to the starting point of the tour along the coloured sandstone cliffs. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Klein Schweden?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Klein Schweden. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Klein Schweden?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Klein Schweden is 4 Peak Tour Heimbach, which has a 4.5 star rating from 49 reviews. This trail is 14.8 km long with an elevation gain of 599 m.
What is the longest trail near Klein Schweden?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Klein Schweden is Buntsandsteinroute. This trail is estimated to be 41.2 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Klein Schweden?
Klein Schweden: With an ascent of 1,470 m, Buntsandsteinroute has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Blens to the Mariawald Abbey with 610 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Klein Schweden?
The most popular and difficult trail near Klein Schweden is Blens to the Mariawald Abbey with a 4.4-star rating from 8 reviews.