Best trails near Staubecken Heimbach
4.5(654 reviews)
Staubecken Heimbach: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 29 trails will get you there, including hiking, camping, and backpacking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Staubecken Heimbach: Explore this area from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. Staubecken Heimbach: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 27 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Staubecken Heimbach are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (129)·Easy·6 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular nature hiking excursion in Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia The tour starts at the train station in Heimbach. It goes over the Rur wooden bridge and then, following the signs, past the Kurpark to the Art Nouveau hydroelectric power station. There the lake is crossed and along the green shore it goes back to Heimbach. The route can also be shortened; then it only goes to the dam. On the way there is the possibility to take a pedal boat across the reservoir in Heimbach at a boat...
- 4.5 (90)·Moderate·9.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrIdyllic circular route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This beautiful circular route is one of the Eifel tipple tours and a well-known highlight of the hiking routes in the national park. It leads to Mariawald Trappist Abbey and then around the Heimbach reservoir. It also passes the Art Nouveau Heimbach power station. There are refreshment stops in Mariawald and on the banks of the Rur. Highlights: - Hengebach Castle near the route - Mariawald Monastery - Heimbach power...
- 4.3 (44)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrWonderful circular trail near Heimbach in the Eifel National Park. A lovely walk through the woods around this important reservoir. Together with the Obermaubach reservoir, the Heimbach dam in Heimbach serves as an equalising reservoir for the hydroelectric power stations. One of them is built in Art Nouveau style - power generation can also be beautiful to look at. The paths are well maintained and there are many beautiful places along the way. There are also delicious places to stop for...
- 4.6 (51)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried hiking tour in Mariawald, North Rhine-Westphalia. This fantastic circular hike is located in the Eifel National Park and leads through a picturesque natural landscape. The highlight of this trail is the Heimbach dam. Highlights of the tour: - Heimbach reservoir - Hengebach Castle - Along the Rur - Mariawald Monastery - Steinbach valley - Eifel-Resort holiday village
- 4.5 (38)·Hard·24.5 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the High Fens-Eifel Nature Park This hike offers great views as well as a detour to the Urft dam and the Vogelsang historical site. The route can be hiked in both directions and there are refreshment stops along the way. The paths are clearly marked and well maintained. Some sections are shady and others are in the sun. All in all, a great day hike.
- 4.4 (28)·Hard·23 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrIdyllic section of the Wilderness Trail in the Eifel Along the route, nature is deliberately left to its own devices, so that the wilderness is slowly but surely returning. The third part of the popular hiking trail leads through the Kermeter ridge, which is considered the heart of the national park. Here you can enjoy extensive beech and oak forests and discover a lot along the way. The route begins at the national park gate in Gemünd and leads through impressive beech forests, past the...
- 4.6 (29)·Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrFamily-friendly hiking tour in Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. This excursion is the shorter and less strenuous version of the "Places of Power" hike. Starting in Heimbach, the route heads towards the Rur dam at Schwammenauel. You pass the impressive Art Nouveau hydroelectric power station. The route then continues through the Eifel Gate and along the south bank of the Rur back to the starting point in Heimbach. This route offers many romantic views of the mountains and the...
- 4.6 (29)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried 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...
- 4.5 (38)·Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrWonderful circular route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia A hike into the Wilder Kermeter area, to the Mariawald monastery and via the Way of the Cross back to the starting point in Heimbach. It goes through majestic beech forests, along rugged rocks and past gnarled oaks, ferns and moss carpets. At the monastery you can stop at the restaurant there and there are also cafés and restaurants near the castle. Highlights: - Castle Hengebach - Mariawald Monastery
- 4.2 (28)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This is a varied hike that leads through the marvellous low mountain range landscape of the Eifel. The route leads through rustling mixed forests with their numerous forest dwellers and to historical sites such as the 15th century Trappist monastery Maria Wald Abbey. If you wish, you can take a detour to the historic old town centre of Heimbach. The power station in Heimbach is also worth a visit - once the largest storage...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Staubecken Heimbach?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Staubecken Heimbach. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 22 hiking trails, 6 backpacking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Staubecken Heimbach?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Staubecken Heimbach is Heimbach Reservoir, which has a 4.4 star rating from 129 reviews. This trail is 6.0 km long with an elevation gain of 92 m.
What is the longest trail near Staubecken Heimbach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Staubecken Heimbach is Rurseerunde in 3 Etappen. This trail is estimated to be 62.3 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Staubecken Heimbach?
Staubecken Heimbach: With an ascent of 1,871 m, Rurseerunde in 3 Etappen has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Buntsandsteinroute with 1,470 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Staubecken Heimbach?
The most popular and difficult trail near Staubecken Heimbach is Von Heimbach über Vogelsang zur Urfter Staumauer with a 4.5-star rating from 38 reviews.
