Best trails near Falkenlay
4.2(110 reviews)
Falkenlay: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 5 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. Falkenlay: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Falkenlay are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (91)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis circular route winds through the rocky landscapes and wooded hills around Bad Bertrich. Highlights include the historic Hohenzollern viewing tower, the Maisch spring and Stone Age caves at Falkenlay. A secured detour leads to the Klidinger Waterfall, which plunges over rocky faces into the gorge-like Erdenbach Valley. A wild stand of box trees on the Palmberg accompanies the path back to the spa gardens of the Electoral Palace. Sturdy walking boots with good grip are recommended for...
- 4.6 (9)·Moderate·6.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular and scenic circular hiking trail near Bad Bertrich, Rhineland-Palatinate. This beautiful route leads through the scenic Volcanic Eifel. You have to climb a total of almost 270 metres in altitude. You will be rewarded for your efforts with marvellous views. You can relax in the spa gardens in Bad Bertrich and reflect on the impressions of the tour. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Refreshment stops
- 3.7 (9)·Hard·23.8 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrChallenging circular hiking trail in the Eifel, Rhineland-Palatinate. Over more than 20 kilometres, this circular trail from Bad Bertrich promises plenty of variety. Shortly after the start, you reach the Elbesbach waterfall and the former site of the Entersburg castle (only a few remains of the wall remain). The route runs for many kilometres through the beautiful Ueßbach valley. Highlights of the hike: - Spa town of Bad Bertrich - Elbesbach waterfall - Entersburg Castle (11th century) -...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·47.3 km·Est. 15–16.5 hrVaried MTB tour in Bad Bertrich. This mountain bike tour explores the unique volcanic landscape of the Volcanic Eifel and connects the spa town of Bad Bertrich with the heights of Lutzerath. The route is physically demanding and offers steep climbs as well as varied terrain that includes gravel paths, forest trails and flowing single trails. The ride leads through the picturesque Üssbach valley and up to scenic points such as the Achterhöhe. Although not technically extreme, the constant ups...
- Hard·30.6 km·Est. 9–10 hrThis varied cycle route runs through the wooded hills around the spa town of Bad Bertrich and links the Vulkaneifel with the tranquil Üssbach Valley. Narrow single tracks wind their way through dense forests up to Falkenlay and on towards Kennfus and Lutzerath. A detour to the Achterhöhe viewing platform rewards you with sweeping views across the Siebenbach Valley. Forest tracks through unspoilt countryside lead past the historic Maisch spring and the Hammes wayside shrine, before the route...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Falkenlay?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Falkenlay is HeimatSpur Wasserfall-Erlebnisroute, which has a 4.6 star rating from 91 reviews. This trail is 13.0 km long with an elevation gain of 601 m.
What is the longest trail near Falkenlay?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Falkenlay is MTB: Bad Bertrich - Lutzerath. This trail is estimated to be 47.3 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Falkenlay?
Falkenlay: With an ascent of 1,857 m, MTB: Bad Bertrich - Lutzerath has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Eifel Zwei-Taeler-Die-Tour-um-Bad-Bertrich with 996 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Falkenlay?
The most popular and difficult trail near Falkenlay is Around Bad Bertrich with a 3.7-star rating from 9 reviews.
Top sights in Bad Bertrich
Explore in the Bad Bertrich area
Attractions
Points of interest
- Elbesbach-Wasserfall
- Maischquelle
- Steinzeitgrotte
- Elfengrotte
- Hohenzollernturm
- Falkenlay-Hütte
- Falkenlay
- Bergquelle
- ehem. Diana Freibad
- Bismarckturm Bad Bertrich
- Kurfürstliches Schlößchen
- Viktoriahöhe
- Ruflay
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Bad Bertrich
- Florianshütte
- Rastplatz Maischquelle
- Wilhelmshöhe
- Oase der Ruhe
- Sedimentwand Lavakaul
- Marthashöhe