Best bird watching trails in North Rhine-Westphalia
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Explore the most popular bird watching trails in North Rhine-Westphalia with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.4 (457)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This route, which is part of the "Tippeltouren Eifel", begins at Vogelsang Castle, where hikers interested in history like to take a look around. From there it leads to the Dreiborn plateau, which offers wonderful panoramic views of the nature of the national park. From there it goes down and a bit through the forest to the Urfttalsperre and along the lake back to the starting point. There is a restaurant at the visitor center...
- 4.6 (172)·Hard·13.9 mi·Est. 6–7 hrVaried hiking excursion in Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. The monastery route fascinates with its extraordinary variety. Landscape landmarks such as the imposing rock of the Ehrensteinsley, the wild and romantic Rur valley, species-rich forest passages, the spacious pastureland around Kalterherberg with old rows of beech trees and hawthorn hedges and the Perlenbachtalsperre guarantee a varied landscape enjoyment. Flower and plant species typical of the different habitats line the path. An...
- 4.5 (197)·Moderate·8.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular loop trail near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia This family-friendly circular route around the Baldeneysee in Essen is very popular and attracts many skaters, cyclists, runners and hikers, especially on weekends. The route runs picturesquely directly on the shore of Lake Baldeney, past historical monuments such as the former Pörtingsiepen colliery and the Scheppen house. During the spring and summer months, numerous wild geese can be seen with their young on the lake shore....
- 4.2 (139)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic hiking tour in Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this route you can marvel at the most beautiful sides of the Kermeter while being in the midst of a landscape of forest and water in the beautiful Eifel National Park. The almost 14-kilometer hike leads through oak and beech forests. On average, the trees here are 90 years old, although there are also specimens that are 250 years old. You first hike a few kilometers along the Rursee on well-developed paths. Later you reach the...
- 4.6 (164)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrNatural loop in the Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This hike leads through the Struffelt nature reserve, which includes both moorland and the heathland of the Dreilägerbachtalsperre. It is possible to walk through the high moor without wet feet thanks to the wooden footbridges - a real experience for children too! With an attentive look, numerous rare plant and animal species can be discovered along the way. Alternatively, the route can also be reached from the east...
- 4.3 (144)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular, certified premium hiking trail in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Teutoschleife Canyon Blick is a premium hiking trail awarded by the German Hiking Association and is located in the premium hiking region "Tecklenburg Land". Narrow paths lead to the highlight of the hike: the view over the Lengerich Canyon, also known as the Blue Lagoon, due to its turquoise water. This former limestone quarry was once the largest in the region and is now a nature reserve; Swimming...
- 4.6 (83)·Moderate·3.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly excursion with great views in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The start and end are at the Haus Müngsten car park, directly on the Wupper. You will encounter a few great bridges on the route, including the Napoleon Bridge and the Müngsten Bridge. Highlights of the tour: - Refreshments available - Accessible by bus and train - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Cute natural landscapes - Diederich stamp
- 4.5 (119)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrCharming and beautiful hiking trail in Haarmühle, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful loopin the German-Dutch border region through the Witte Venn from Haarmühle starts at the parking lot in Haarmühle. Cross the Aa river into the fens. The route is well signposted throughout. Beautiful hike in the German-Dutch border region. The Scottish Highland cattle are also worth seeing. Highlights of the tour: - Great views in the Witte Venn - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes
- 4.8 (118)·Easy·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrQuality trail close to nature in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia The "Romantic Furlbachtal" circular hike is a certified quality hiking trail at Schloss Holte Stukenbrock. The starting point for this wonderful tour along one of the most beautiful Senne brooks is the hiking car park on Mittweg (when traveling by bus or train: "Mittweg" stop). There is a lot to discover here, especially for nature lovers: The beautiful Furlbachtal, which is under strict protection as a nature...
- 4.2 (68)·Easy·3.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrBeautiful and family-friendly hiking route around the Zwillbrocker Venn near Vreden in North Rhine-Westphalia. The hiking trail leads through varied natural landscapes, such as forest, moorland, wet meadows and water areas. The loop is partially barrier-free. There are two barrier-free viewing platforms from where there is an uninterrupted view of the large Lachmöwensee lake with its impressive and seasonally changing abundance of birds. Along the way, benches and shelters invite you to...
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Frequently asked questions
What national parks in North Rhine-Westphalia have bird watching trails?
Hikers on AllTrails.com recommend several popular national parks in North Rhine-Westphalia. Eifel National Park is home to 12 bird watching trails with an average 4.0 star rating from 729 community reviews.
What is the longest bird watching trail in North Rhine-Westphalia?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bird watching trail in North Rhine-Westphalia is Kylltal-Radweg: Losheim nach Trier. This trail is estimated to be 76.1 mi long.
Which bird watching trail has the most elevation gain in North Rhine-Westphalia?
North Rhine-Westphalia: With an ascent of 8,858 ft, Mittelland-Route (D-Route 4) Etappe 3: Hennef (Sieg) - Siegen has the most elevation gain of all of the birding trails in the area. The next highest ascent for birding trails is Kylltal-Radweg: Losheim nach Trier with 7,395 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult bird watching trail in North Rhine-Westphalia?
The most popular and difficult bird watching trail in North Rhine-Westphalia is Monschau Monastery Route with a 4.6-star rating from 175 reviews.
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