Best trails near Fossilienacker
4.1(75 reviews)
Fossilienacker: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 8 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. Fossilienacker: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Fossilienacker are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (46)·Hard·23.7 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route is stage 6 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts at Steinfeld Abbey and ends in Blankenheim. The path leads through the Gillesbach Valley and follows the Urft river to the Grüner Pütz, an ancient Roman spring collection site. Hikers pass Nettersheim and the Römerweiher pond with the nearby Görresburg temple complex before reaching Blankenheim, featuring its iconic castle and the source of the...
- 4.4 (7)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrThe start and end point is the Nettersheim Nature Centre. Here you can find out interesting facts about the history of the village and why coral fossils and traces of the Romans are often found in the region. The route is named after the chapel of St Bishop Servatius, also known as the Ahe Chapel, which is also part of the Way of St James. The hiking sign is a square logo with a blue sky, green landscape and a white path labelled "EifelSchleifen".
- 4.5 (9)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrEducational circular walk in Nettersheim, North Rhine-Westphalia. The track largely follows the Nettersheim Tour 2 "Discover archaeology". Start and finish are at the nature conservation centre in Nettersheim. Highlights of the tour: - Accessible by bus and train - Urftal valley - Roman road - Weihestein - Göresburg Castle - Roman pond - Refreshment stops
- 3.9 (3)·Hard·27.2 km·Est. 7–8 hrBeautiful hiking trail from Urft to Marmagen Castle in North Rhine-Westphalia From Urft, this route runs along the River Urft to Marmagen, where Marmagen Castle is well worth a visit. The route then leads back to Urft via Nettersheim. Highlights: - Marmagen Castle - Meadows and slopes along the Urft and Gillesbach streams - Shady forest paths
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·41.2 km·Est. 10–11 hrThe Erft cycle path is particularly suitable for inexperienced cyclists and families; it has few gradients and there are always cyclist-friendly hotels and restaurants. The entire tour runs along the river Erft, it is signposted and paved, partly asphalted. From Bad Münstereifel it is all downhill. In addition to the beautiful natural landscape, the many sights along the way are also worthwhile: moated castles, palaces and museums, open-cast mines, traces of the Romans and Rhenish...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Fossilienacker?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Fossilienacker. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Fossilienacker?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Fossilienacker is Eifelsteig Stage 6: Steinfeld - Blankenheim, which has a 4.5 star rating from 46 reviews. This trail is 23.7 km long with an elevation gain of 523 m.
What is the longest trail near Fossilienacker?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Fossilienacker is Nettersheim Feuchtgebiete Tour. This trail is estimated to be 42.6 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Fossilienacker?
Fossilienacker: With an ascent of 878 m, Nettersheim Feuchtgebiete Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Urft - Nettersheim - Burg Marmagen with 601 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Fossilienacker?
The most popular and difficult trail near Fossilienacker is Eifelsteig Stage 6: Steinfeld - Blankenheim with a 4.5-star rating from 46 reviews.
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