Best trails near Burg Kerpen
4.3(199 reviews)
Burg Kerpen: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 8 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. Burg Kerpen: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Kerpen are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (73)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular route in the Vulkaneifel, Rhineland-Palatinate This is a very varied circuit in the Eifel to Kerpen Castle and the Dreimühlen waterfall. The hiking trail is located in the Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark and therefore guarantees an atmospheric hiking experience. There are also numerous places to stop for refreshments along the route. Highlights of the hike: - Dreimühlen waterfall - Dreimühlen ruins - Kerpen Castle
- 4.4 (46)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrA scenic hiking tour in the Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark near Kerpen. There are good car parking facilities in Kerpen as well as a bus stop to get to the excursion. The circular hike offers plenty of variety, with beautiful castles to explore and a quarry worth seeing. There are beautiful views of Niederehe at the start of the tour. Highlights: - Kerpen Castle - Dreimühlen ruins - Dreimühlen waterfall - Quarry
- 4.4 (32)·Hard·25.9 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrThis route is the stage of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance hiking trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This particular section begins at the Erlöserkapelle chapel in Mirbach and ends in Hillesheim. The trail leads through the transitional landscape towards the Vulkaneifel to the growing Dreimühlen waterfall near Nohn, a unique natural monument. Walkers pass Niederehe Monastery and Kerpen Castle before reaching the crime-themed town of Hillesheim. Accommodation is...
- 4.5 (39)·Hard·17.4 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried hike in the Vulkaneifel near Üxheim, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route offers all sorts of variety. The Dreimühlen waterfall, the Hönselberg nature reserve, the Arensberg crater, and Kerpen Castle are just a few of the highlights of this hike. Especially in May / June, this route is an absolute must. Wild orchids grow everywhere along the way, which characterize the landscape. The course deserves the name "Picturesque Eifel." The hike can be walked all year round and has no...
- 2.8 (3)·Hard·20.1 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrExciting circular hike in the Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark. To find the locations on the route and understand their context, you need a brochure, which is currently available from the tourist information centre for €4.50 and can also be ordered online. The scenery is really beautiful: wide fields, small streams and pretty patches of forest combine to create the charm of the Eifel and there are refreshment stops along the route.
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Kerpen?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Kerpen. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 7 hiking trails, 5 trail running trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Kerpen?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Kerpen is Waterfall Circular Route from Kerpen, which has a 4.4 star rating from 73 reviews. This trail is 10.6 km long with an elevation gain of 227 m.
What is the longest trail near Burg Kerpen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Kerpen is Eifelsteig Stage 8: Mirbach - Hillesheim. This trail is estimated to be 25.9 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Kerpen?
Burg Kerpen: With an ascent of 623 m, Picturesque Eifel near Niederehe and Kerpen (Tour 52) has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Eifelsteig Stage 8: Mirbach - Hillesheim with 602 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Kerpen?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Kerpen is Eifelsteig Stage 8: Mirbach - Hillesheim with a 4.4-star rating from 32 reviews.
