Best trails near Benediktinerabtei Maria Laach
3.9(251 reviews)
Benediktinerabtei Maria Laach: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 7 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. Benediktinerabtei Maria Laach: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Benediktinerabtei Maria Laach are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (98)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrNatural circular hiking tour in Nickenich, Rhineland-Palatinate. There is a car park and a bus stop right next to the lake. It is located in the Vulkaneifel region near Maria Laach Abbey and is the largest lake in Rhineland-Palatinate at approx. 3.3 km². Highlights: - Lake Laach - Camping possible - Maria Laach Abbey - Sour well - Interesting flora & fauna - Beautiful views
- 4.3 (102)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic hike around the Laacher See near Glees, Rhineland-Palatinate This beautiful route leads around the well-known Laacher See, which formed more than 13,000 years ago from a volcanic crater and shaped the surrounding landscape. The route is absolutely flat and very easy. The proximity to the lake and the surrounding nature can be enjoyed over a distance of more than 8 kilometers. However, direct contact with the water is only possible at the bird sanctuary not far from the parking lot....
- 4.1 (21)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful hiking trail around Lake Laach near Nickenich, Rhineland-Palatinate The hike starts at the bus stop with car park Waldfrieden/Laacher See and leads anti-clockwise around Laacher See. The hike takes you past the mofettes on Lake Laach and the Benedictine Abbey of Maria Laach. Highlights: - Lydia tower viewpoint with a view of Lake Laach - Historic Benedictine Abbey of Maria Laach - Mofettes in Lake Laach (accompanying phenomenon of volcanism)
- 4.0 (16)·Hard·17.5 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrBeautiful hiking trail on Lake Laach near Kruft, Rhineland-Palatinate The gem of Maria Laach is one of the most famous sights in the Laacher See volcanic region. The abbey church is one of the most famous buildings in the region and is a marvellous example of Romanesque church architecture. Highlights: - Maria Laach Abbey with abbey church - Lake Laach - Wonderful views
- 4.4 (12)·Hard·20.4 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrIdyllic lake circular route around Lake Laach, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route starts and ends in Nickenich. The circular route leads around Lake Laach with a few ups and downs. Here, it is nice to enjoy the surrounding nature in peace. In silence, sometimes it is possible to hear the bubbling caused by the rising bubbles in Lake Laach. This is a sign of the still active center of the earth, which bubbles beneath the ground in the volcano. Highlights: - Lake Laach - Devil's Pulpit - Kruft...
- 2.3 (3)·Moderate·43.3 km·Est. 13–14 hrSophisticated cycle tour in Glees, Rhineland-Palatinate. This tour takes you once around Lake Laach and offers marvellous views. Some of the paths are a little overgrown or there are a few tree trunks in the way, but otherwise they are great. Highlights of the tour: - Laacher See - Krufter Ofen - Devil's Pulpit - Krayer Hof - Trass Cave - Berthold Pit - Refreshment stops available
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Benediktinerabtei Maria Laach?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Benediktinerabtei Maria Laach. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Benediktinerabtei Maria Laach?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Benediktinerabtei Maria Laach is Laacher See Rundweg (Nickenich NI5), which has a 4.4 star rating from 98 reviews. This trail is 8.2 km long with an elevation gain of 182 m.
What is the longest trail near Benediktinerabtei Maria Laach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Benediktinerabtei Maria Laach is Laacher Lake and Traumpfad Waldseepfad Rieden Loop. This trail is estimated to be 25.1 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Benediktinerabtei Maria Laach?
Benediktinerabtei Maria Laach: With an ascent of 1,442 m, Runde am Laacher See has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Laacher Lake and Traumpfad Waldseepfad Rieden Loop with 785 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Benediktinerabtei Maria Laach?
The most popular and difficult trail near Benediktinerabtei Maria Laach is Abtei Maria Laach with a 4.0-star rating from 16 reviews.