Best trails near Burg Nideggen
4.6(126 reviews)
Burg Nideggen: 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. Burg Nideggen: Explore this area from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. Burg Nideggen: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Nideggen are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (36)·Moderate·4.7 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular and varied circular hike near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This popular circular hike starts at Nideggen Castle and leads along the red sandstone cliffs and over numerous viewpoints, where you should definitely stop to enjoy the panoramic views of the Rur Valley. At the end of the tour, you can stop off at Nideggen Castle's restaurant or beer garden. Highlights: - Marvellous views of the Rur valley - Christinenley viewpoint - Hitzley viewpoint - Effelsley viewpoint -...
- 4.7 (37)·Hard·18.5 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic circular trail in the Rur Valley, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Steep, towering rock formations are the hallmark of the Rur Valley and this full-day hike also takes you along the red sandstone route that runs through it. The predominantly red-coloured rocks gave it this name. The castle in Nideggen is well worth a visit. Magnificent panoramic views reward this long hike time and again. Refreshments are available along the way. Start at the car park near Zerkall. However, there...
- 4.9 (7)·Easy·1 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrHistorical adventure trail in the Rureifel, North Rhine-Westphalia This short and beautiful hike is particularly suitable for little fairytale lovers and surprises with a well-preserved castle ruin on a red sandstone rock visible from afar. If you make it to the top of the castle tower, you can enjoy a fantastic view over large areas of the Rur. With a little imagination, you can discover forest spirits, legends and knights along the way. You can stop for a bite to eat in the castle...
- 4.4 (14)·Moderate·3.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly circular hike in North Rhine-Westphalia. The short circular hike begins at the parking lot near the Zülpicher Tor and leads into the spa park and then through the forest to the banks of the Rur. A short detour leads past the St. Johannes Baptist Church and finally to Nideggen Castle, which is the city's landmark. Festivals are held here every summer. The castle museum is always worth a visit and you can stop off in the castle restaurant. Highlights: - Nideggen Castle with...
- 4.3 (13)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail along the red sandstone cliffs near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic and scenic circular hike starts in Nideggen and leads along beautiful forest paths past the mottled sandstone cliffs towards Nideggen Castle. Don't miss the Christinenley viewpoint, which offers spectacular views over the Rur valley. Highlights: - Christinenley viewpoint - Varied landscape impressions - Coloured sandstone cliffs - Local flora and fauna - Refreshment stops
- 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...
- 4.7 (4)·Easy·2.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrNice walk through the history of the Eifel in Nideggen. It goes to the impressive village with half-timbered and red sandstone houses in the middle of the magnificent nature of the Rur valley. On the short and easy to walk path, which is also suitable for children and seniors awaits a wealth of impressions and interesting sights. Passing the Romanesque parish church with one of the oldest surviving frescoes in Germany, the trail leads to the gates of Nideggen Castle. The complex is huge,...
- 3.9 (7)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular hike in the North Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a beautiful circular hike that leads from Nideggen through the Rur valley. The route is characterised by many great viewpoints of the Eifel. Afterwards, we recommend a stop for refreshments or some relaxed sightseeing in Nideggen. Highlights of the hike: - Rur valley - Nideggen - Nideggen Castle keep - St John the Baptist - Sculpture park
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·15.6 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrA varied and idyllic hike from Nideggen to Heimbach in North Rhine-Westphalia. This hike is all about castles. It starts at Nideggen-Brück railway station and leads steeply up to Nideggen Castle on beautiful forest paths. Here the castle grounds can be explored and the marvellous panorama enjoyed. The route then continues along the Rur to Blens Castle and on to Hausen Castle. From there, the route continues to the last castle on this route in Heimbach. This route can be shortened at any...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Nideggen?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Nideggen. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Nideggen?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Nideggen is Felsenrundgang Nideggen Teil II, which has a 4.5 star rating from 36 reviews. This trail is 4.7 km long with an elevation gain of 225 m.
What is the longest trail near Burg Nideggen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Nideggen is Buntsandsteinroute. This trail is estimated to be 41.2 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Nideggen?
Burg Nideggen: 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 Through the Rur Valley from Nideggen with 567 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Nideggen?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Nideggen is Through the Rur Valley from Nideggen with a 4.7-star rating from 37 reviews.
