Best trails near Rur Dam

Popular circular hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This route in the Eifel National Park leads around the Rurstausee and always provides wonderful views of the lake and the surrounding Eifel landscape. On the way, it crosses three dams, including the 480 m long "Rurtalsperre Schwammenauel" dam, which is one of the largest dams in Germany. There are overnight accommodations and refreshment stops in Rurberg. Highlights of the hike: - Rursee - Rurtalsperre - wonderful...

Popular hiking excursion near Hasenfeld in North Rhine-Westphalia. From the car park in Hasenfeld (no parking disc at weekends, otherwise 2 hours), take the road on the left down past the houses to the Seehof landing stage of the Rursee fleet. Now you walk along the lake, where the Rursee Marathon takes place. At the second "fjord", turn right uphill to the Hubertushöhe. Here you have a great view over the lake. The next beautiful viewpoint is just a few steps further on. The route now takes...

Idyllic hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The well-developed trail along the lakeshore spoils you with marvellous views of the reservoir and the dam. If you wish, you can use the Schwammenauel or Eschauel landing stage of the Rursee boat service for a detour onto the water. The hike can be undertaken in both directions and there are bistros and restaurants at both the starting and finishing points. Highlights: -Eschauel sunbathing beach

Popular Loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This is a wonderful, but at over 40 km also quite demanding loop through the Eifel National Park. The route runs almost permanently directly on the banks of the most beautiful waters in the national park, including the Urft and the Rur with their famous dams. There are places to stay and eat. Accessible by bus and train (Simmerath Einruhr stop). Highlights of the hike: - Rurtalsperre - Urft Dam

Varied circular route around the Heimbach reservoir, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful circular route leads along green banks around the Heimbach reservoir. Marvellous mixed forests line the path along the water's edge. The route passes several small nature reserves along the way. Also known as the "jungle trail" by the locals, there is plenty to discover and explore along the way that is also suitable for young children. Refreshment stops are available in Heimbach and a little further...

Popular circular route from Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. This hike leads from Heimbach via Hasenfeld to Schwammenauel and back to the starting point in Heimbach. The highlights of this route are the Heimbach reservoir and the Schwammenauel dam. Marvellous views over the Rursee make the hike an experience. There are refreshment stops in Schwammenauel and Heimbach. A visit to the "Landal Eifeler Tor" holiday village is ideal for this hike. It is also possible to take a break here, where 2...

Picturesque circular trail in the Rur valley in North Rhine-Westphalia. Enjoy the marvellous landscape on this varied hiking excursion along mountain paths and valley trails. It takes you out of the Rur valley and to the Schwammenauel reservoir. The ascents and descents are moderate and enrich this half-day tour with enchanting views of the countryside and the Rursee. Refreshments available in Heimbach and Scheidbaum. Route markings initially 68, then 38 shortly before Blens and trail 28 or...

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...

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...

To Mariawald Abbey in the Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route leads from Schmidt down to Heimbach and up to Mariawald Abbey. After descending via the monastery's "Stationenweg" trail, which is dotted with information boards, the route heads towards Schwammenauel, then along the Rursee and from "Eschauel" back to Schmidt. During the season from April to October, a shortcut can be taken by boat from Schwammenauel. Due to the steep climbs on the way to Mariawald Monastery and...