Best trails near An den drei Erken
3.6(27 reviews)
An den drei Erken: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 6 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. An den drei Erken: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near An den drei Erken are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 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...
- 5.0 (9)·Moderate·36.9 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrPopular and scenic section of the RurUfer cycle path from Düren to Heimbach, near Düren, North Rhine-Westphalia. The predominantly flat RurUfer cycle route begins in the Belgian High Fens and ends in Roermond in the Netherlands. The route continues past mottled sandstone cliffs, mill ponds and the Obermaubach reservoir to Heimbach. Highlights: - Charming town of Düren - Red sandstone cliffs (Nideggen) - Citadel (Jülich) --------------------------------------- Further information on the...
- 4.6 (3)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrScenic route from Obermaubach to Kreuzau, North Rhine-Westphalia. This picturesque route leads from Obermaubach to Krezau. Both towns are located in the charming landscape of the North Eifel Nature Park. First you circle the Obermaubach reservoir. At the Eifelblick Waldkapelle vantage point, it is worth taking in the natural surroundings for a while. The trail continues through the beautiful Buntsandstein nature reserve, offering plenty of views, until you follow the course of the Rur in the...
- 3.0 (4)·Moderate·25.9 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis is a hike or a recommended cycle tour (due to the total length) from Düren towards Untermaubach and back. The hike is reminiscent of the industrialisation of the residents along the Rur. Mainly the paper industry. In addition to modern industrial buildings, you can also see industrial plants from the early 19th century, beautifully situated near rivers. The tour can also be hiked, but in this case the return journey on the Rur valley railway is recommended.
- 2.5 (3)·Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrBeautiful views of valleys and castles. This loop (including a diversion to Hemgenberg) leads above the Rur and around pretty older houses to Unter and Obermaubach. There is a view of the Engelsblick overlooking the Obermaubach reservoir. Follow the Eifelverein's main hiking trail no. 5 and you will reach the Hemgenberg. If the weather is clear, the "Cologne Cathedral" is on the way. Continue along the water adventure trail to Untermaubach past the castle in the direction of Obermaubach. The...
- 1.9 (2)·Moderate·21.7 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular theme trail in the Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The water adventure trail begins in Kreuzau and runs more than 20 km through the Rur Valley and around the Obermaubach reservoir. The hiking highlights range from historical sites such as the Schneidhausen weir, which is one of the oldest weirs in the Kreuzau community, to the listed weir systems and mill ponds, and to the Obermaubach reservoir nature reserve. You also get to enjoy views from the Rur valley to...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near An den drei Erken?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near An den drei Erken. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near An den drei Erken?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near An den drei Erken is Buntsandsteinroute, which has a 5.0 star rating from 4 reviews. This trail is 41.2 km long with an elevation gain of 1,470 m.
What is the longest trail near An den drei Erken?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near An den drei Erken is Buntsandsteinroute. This trail is estimated to be 41.2 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near An den drei Erken?
An den drei Erken: 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 Rur-Ufer-Radweg with 568 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near An den drei Erken?
The most popular and difficult trail near An den drei Erken is Buntsandsteinroute with a 5.0-star rating from 4 reviews.
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- Rur
- Fischtreppe
- Stausee Obermaubach
- Waldkapelle
- Engelsblick
- Engels-Blick-Hütte
- Hochkoppel
- Burg Drove
- Burg Untermaubach
- Teufelsloch
- Eifelblick Waldkapelle Obermaubach
- Eifelblick Schafsbenden
- Heiliger Pütz
- Amphibienschutzgewässer
- Panzer-Kettenreinigungsanlage
- Hemgenberg
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- Freizeitfreunden Rurtal e.V.
- Mauerreste
- Decke Boom (Marieneiche)