Best historic site trails in Düren
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Explore the most popular historic site 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...
- 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 historic site trail in Düren?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Düren is RTF Staubwolke Hoven – 45er Strecke. This trail is estimated to be 28.3 mi long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Düren?
Düren: With an ascent of 1,863 ft, Rur-Ufer-Radweg has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is RTF Staubwolke Hoven – 45er Strecke with 1,400 ft of elevation gain.
