Best forest trails in Düren
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Düren with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.3 (20)·Easy·4.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrAn easy hike for the whole family through the Burgau Forest nature reserve. We recommend a visit to the adjacent Burgau moated castle with an integrated restaurant. After a short break and once here there is also another integrated hiking trail "ForstlehrpfadBurgau" (a nature trail with themed boards and interesting facts about the forest habitat). Accessibility: There are no elevations and wide paths; the route is suitable for wheelchairs and prams.
- 5.0 (9)·Moderate·22.9 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrPopular and promising section of the RurUfer cycle path from Düren to Heimbach, near Düren, North Rhine-Westphalia. The mostly flat RurUfer cycle path begins in the Belgian High Fens and ends in Roermond in the Netherlands. Past red sandstone cliffs, mill ponds and the Obermaubach reservoir, you continue to Heimbach. Highlights: - Charming city of Düren - Buntsandsteinfelsen (Nideggen) - Citadel (Jülich) --------------------------------------- Further information on the RurUfer cycle...
- 4.6 (9)·Easy·2.9 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis picturesque and historic loop leads through the upper Rur Valley in the heart of the Northern Eifel. The trail opens up the deeply carved valleys around the historic cloth-making town of Monschau and runs along a mixture of natural riverside paths along the Rur, narrow forest trails, and panoramic routes on the rocky slopes. A central highlight is the view of the slate houses of Monschau and the unspoiled nature of the Perlenbach and Rur valleys, where the river still splashes wildly...
- 3.8 (10)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrVaried hiking trail to Burgau Castle near Düren in North Rhine-Westphalia South of Düren, this hiking trail runs through the wooded area Burgau Forest nature reserve to Burgau Castle, one of the most impressive moated castles in North Rhine-Westphalia. Due to its location, the route is ideally suited as a trip from Cologne. Highlights: - Burgau moated castle - Burgau Forest nature reserve - Good Weyern
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrCharming hiking and running circuit in Niederau. Through the Stockheimer Wald on number 32. Turn off at "Van-Aue-Str" and then go in the direction of "Burgau", past the castle in the direction of the animal shelter to Tankstrasse. Then it goes downhill to Kreuzau and 'Im Dröhl' along the Rur back to Kreuzau. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Nice views - Burgau Castle
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Düren?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Düren is RTF des RSV Düren 2017. This trail is estimated to be 63.1 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Düren?
Düren: With an ascent of 5,131 ft, RTF des RSV Düren 2017 has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Rur-Ufer-Radweg with 1,863 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Düren?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Düren is RTF des RSV Düren 2017 with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.