Best trails near Pfarrgarten
4.4(176 reviews)
Pfarrgarten: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 13 trails will get you there, including hiking and camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Pfarrgarten: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 12 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Pfarrgarten are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 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...
- 4.7 (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...
- 4.5 (24)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular Eifel circular route near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This scenic circular trail starts at the Rurtal railway in Abenden and leads steeply up to Brück and Nideggen Castle. Through beautiful forests, past imposing red sandstone cliffs, you return to the starting point. The route can be shortened by taking the Rurtalbahn Brück-Abenden railway. Highlights of the tour: - Coloured sandstone cliffs - Marvellous views - Niedeggen 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...
- 4.5 (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...
- 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
- 3.4 (4)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly circular route near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The family-friendly circular route starts at the "Am Zülpicher Tor" car park. Nideggen's landmark is Nideggen Castle, which can optionally be visited shortly before the end of the tour. This circular route is quite short and is therefore also suitable for a family outing. The route begins through the spa gardens/sculpture park and continues along the edge of the forest towards Brück and finally into the beautiful Rur...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Pfarrgarten?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Pfarrgarten. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 11 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Pfarrgarten?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Pfarrgarten is Nideggen, Zerkall, and Obermaubach, which has a 4.6 star rating from 54 reviews. This trail is 16.6 km long with an elevation gain of 589 m.
What is the longest trail near Pfarrgarten?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Pfarrgarten is Buntsandsteinroute. This trail is estimated to be 41.2 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Pfarrgarten?
Pfarrgarten: 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-Tour (Kirchentouren im Nationalpark Eifel) with 800 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Pfarrgarten?
The most popular and difficult trail near Pfarrgarten is Nideggen, Zerkall, and Obermaubach with a 4.6-star rating from 54 reviews.