Best trails near Burgwand
4.6(206 reviews)
Burgwand: 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. Burgwand: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burgwand 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 -...
- 4.6 (54)·Hard·16.6 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic and varied circular route near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful route has a lot to offer and leads on sometimes quite steep paths and paths. The reward for the effort, however, are exceptional farsightedness. The route begins at the "Am Zülpicher Tor" car park and leads past the Nideggen spa gardens and Nideggen Castle up to the Sürches Mossel. A visit to the castle can be scheduled at the beginning or end of the tour. Another highlight awaits after the descent...
- 4.4 (42)·Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular, beautiful hiking trail near the Hohes Venn-Eifel nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular hiking trail leads through the striking red sandstone rocks of the Rur Valley and to Nideggen Castle. The route is located on the edge of the Eifel National Park in the Rurtal nature reserve and the Buntsandstein nature reserve. This route offers wonderful views of the striking red sandstone cliffs and Nideggen Castle, which can be viewed particularly well from the Christinenley...
- 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...
- 4.3 (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
- 4.5 (9)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular route with fantastic views near Kreuzau, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route starts at the reservoir in Obermaubach and leads along the Buntsandsteinweg to Abenden. After a short ascent, you can enjoy the view of the Obermaubach on the Mausauel. The route continues to the Hindenburgtor and the Christinenley rock formation. Via Nideggen, the route continues along the Effelsfelsen and through the Kühlenbusch to Abenden. From Abenden, you can take the railway back to...
- 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 (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 Burgwand?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burgwand. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burgwand?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burgwand 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 Burgwand?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burgwand is Buntsandsteinroute. This trail is estimated to be 41.2 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burgwand?
Burgwand: 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 Nideggen, Zerkall, and Obermaubach with 589 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burgwand?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burgwand is Nideggen, Zerkall, and Obermaubach with a 4.6-star rating from 54 reviews.