Best trails near Camping Rursee
4.5(230 reviews)
Camping Rursee: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 9 trails will get you there, including camping and hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Camping Rursee: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 9 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Camping Rursee are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.5 (132)·Hard·26.2 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This route in the Eifel National Park leads around the Rurstausee and always provides wonderful views of the lake and the surrounding Eifel landscape. On the way, it crosses three dams, including the 480 m long "Rurtalsperre Schwammenauel" dam, which is one of the largest dams in Germany. There are overnight accommodations and refreshment stops in Rurberg. Highlights of the hike: - Rursee - Rurtalsperre - wonderful...
- 4.2 (24)·Hard·43.6 km·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrPopular Loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This is a wonderful, but at over 40 km also quite demanding loop through the Eifel National Park. The route runs almost permanently directly on the banks of the most beautiful waters in the national park, including the Urft and the Rur with their famous dams. There are places to stay and eat. Accessible by bus and train (Simmerath Einruhr stop). Highlights of the hike: - Rurtalsperre - Urft Dam
- 4.5 (28)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPicturesque Eifel hike around the Kier near Rurberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. This picturesque circular hike starts in Woffelsbach (Neue Mitte car park, Hövelchesweg) and leads along the lakeshore via Weidenhövel to Woffelsbach. The "Eifelblick Kierberg" offers a magnificent view of the Rursee, the Kermeter in the Eifel National Park, the deserted village of Wollseifen and the former Ordensburg Vogelsang. You return to the starting point of the tour via the Wolfsbach valley. Highlights: -...
- 4.1 (21)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail near Woffelsbach in North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular walk starts at the Seerandweg in Woffelsbach and leads along the lake towards Wingertsberg. The route leads through forests and across open fields and meadows with marvellous views of the Rursee and the region. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
- 4.7 (13)·Hard·54.9 km·Est. 14.5–16 hrScenic circular route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This beautiful tour around the Urftsee lake and the Rurtalsperre dam is suitable for gravel bikes or mountain bikes. As there are a few metres in altitude to conquer and some of the trails are quite challenging, a certain level of fitness is required. Boats operate in the villages along the water, which can be used to shorten the route. There are cafés and restaurants in the villages. The start is at IP Vogelsang. The...
- 4.8 (10)·Hard·54.7 km·Est. 14.5–16 hrPopular looop in the Eifel National Park near Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. This long and varied tour in the Eifel National Park leads, of course, along 4 beautiful lakes. First it goes along the Heimbach reservoir, then to the Rursee, on to the Urftsee and along the Obersee. Especially on sunny days you can enjoy the glittering blue and wonderfully green natural panorama on the banks. In some places the path is very steep, especially up to Vogelsang and Walberhof. Overall, you need a...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrRoute highlights: Schmidt (town of Nideggen) - Klauser Weg - Klaus - Rursee shore - Schilsbachtal - Woffelsbach - Rurberg NLP gate. After visiting the church (St Mokka) & finding out about the national park, the route starts in the west on Monschauer Straße. After approx. 700 metres turn left into Klauser Weg, at the mountain hut and Klauser Weg take the path that leads to the left past Klaus and downhill into Rue des Rursees. Turn left across the confluence of the Schilsbach into an arm of...
- Hard·51.8 km·Est. 13–14.5 hrSection of the Eifel-Höhen-Route, Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The northern loop of the 3rd section of the Eifel-Höhen-Route leads along the banks of Lake Rursee to Heimbach with its extraordinary Art Nouveau power station. The route then continues through open fields to Kall and along the Urft river to Gemünd. Whether spring, summer or autumn - the views of forest and water in the Eifel are magnificent at any time of year. There are always opportunities to stop for...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Camping Rursee?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Camping Rursee. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Camping Rursee?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Camping Rursee is Rursee Circular, which has a 4.5 star rating from 132 reviews. This trail is 26.2 km long with an elevation gain of 619 m.
What is the longest trail near Camping Rursee?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Camping Rursee is MTB Tour: Vogelsang - Rurtalsperre - Einruhr. This trail is estimated to be 54.9 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Camping Rursee?
Camping Rursee: With an ascent of 1,370 m, Four Lakes has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is MTB Tour: Vogelsang - Rurtalsperre - Einruhr with 1,340 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Camping Rursee?
The most popular and difficult trail near Camping Rursee is Rursee Circular with a 4.5-star rating from 132 reviews.
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