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Best trails near Esel

Best trails near Esel

3.8(63 reviews)

Esel: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 9 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. Esel: Explore this area from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. Esel: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Esel are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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  1. #1 - Hochwildpark Rheinland und Katzensteine

    4.2 (21)·Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Charming and family-friendly excursion in Mechernich, North Rhine-Westphalia. Nordic walking route Hochwildpark Rheinland Mechernich. Start and end are in Katzvey at the car park. However, it is also easy to get there by public transport. Highlights of the tour: - Great views - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Veybach between Breitenbenden and Satzvey

  2. #2 - In der Schavener Heide

    4.2 (20)·Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Beautiful hike near Katzvey in North Rhine-Westphalia North of Katzvey, this route runs through the woodlands in the surrounding area to Satzvey and then over the Schavener Heide past the Hochwildpark Rheinland. Highlights: - Satzvey Castle - Former Roman quarry - Above-ground trench

  3. #3 - Katzenstein loop trail A2

    4.0 (4)·Easy·4.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the High Fens-Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Circular trail A2 runs in a large arc around the Rhineland High Fens Nature Park between Kommern and Mechernich. The hike begins at the Katzensteine car park. The historical highlight is Burgfey Castle, built around 1419, of which only the remains of the castle tower are still standing today. In the immediate vicinity of the castle ruins, there is another very old and well-preserved monument: the...

  4. #4 - Wanderung zur Burg Satzvey

    4.1 (4)·Moderate·15.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr

  5. #5 - Von Mechernich nach Katzvey und Bergheim

    3.4 (5)·Hard·18.3 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    This beautiful circular walk begins and ends at Mechernich railway station. From here, the route first leads to Katzvey, where a former Roman quarry can be found not far away. The route then continues along the Roman canal path to Breitenbenden. Highlights of the hike: - St Barbara's Chapel - Schimmelsberg - Rhineland High Game Park - Veybach stream - Mechernich Forest - Millrace - Feyermill - Roman building yard - Roman water pipe - Breitenbenden church - Günnersdorf mine for visitors
  6. Im Wildtierpark Metternich

    #6 - Im Wildtierpark Metternich

    3.1 (4)·Easy·5.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr

  7. #7 - Eifel loop Kommerner half-timbered idyll

    3.8 (3)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr

  8. #8 - Schavener Heide zwischen Satzvey und Schaven

    3.4 (2)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr

  9. #9 - Laufrunde Schavener Heide

    Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
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Frequently asked questions

What are the different types of hiking trails near Esel?

There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Esel. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.

Where is the best place to hike near Esel?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Esel is Hochwildpark Rheinland und Katzensteine, which has a 4.2 star rating from 21 reviews. This trail is 8.7 km long with an elevation gain of 256 m.

What is the longest trail near Esel?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Esel is Von Mechernich nach Katzvey und Bergheim. This trail is estimated to be 18.3 km long.

Which trail has the most elevation gain near Esel?

Esel: With an ascent of 461 m, Von Mechernich nach Katzvey und Bergheim has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Wanderung zur Burg Satzvey with 314 m of elevation gain.

What is the most popular and difficult trail near Esel?

The most popular and difficult trail near Esel is Von Mechernich nach Katzvey und Bergheim with a 3.4-star rating from 5 reviews.

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