Best long trails in Einruhr
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- 4.6 (242)·Hard·10.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This scenic tour is all about the water. The starting point is in Einruhr, and it goes through the lush deciduous forests near the banks of the Obersee. After crossing the impressive Urftsee dam, the path runs along the banks of the Obersee in the direction of Rurberg. After crossing the Paulushofdamm, there are cafés and a snack bar in the village. On the lake's western shore, it then returns to Einruhr. If the whole...
- 4.7 (145)·Moderate·8.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried hiking and running tour in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful loop through the forest and across the open landscape of the Dreiborn plateau. There are well signposted paths on the Dreiborn plateau. The site was formerly used as a military training area and hiking is only permitted on approved paths. The view of the lakes and the abandoned village of Wollseifen is particularly beautiful. Highlights of the tour: - Dreiborn plateau - Urft Dam - Abandoned...
- 4.6 (73)·Hard·13.5 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route is stage 4 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts in Einruhr and ends in Gemünd. The path leads along the steep slopes of the Obersee lake up to the Dreiborn Plateau, passing through the historic Vogelsang IP site and the ghost village of Wollseifen. Hikers enjoy vast panoramic views over the Eifel National Park before descending into the valley town of Gemünd. Overnight stays are available...
- 4.5 (35)·Hard·12.1 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPanoramic, second section of the Wildnistrail long-distance hiking trail near Gemünd in the Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Wildnistrail ("wilderness trail")is a four-stage hike across the national park from Höfen to Zerkall. This route is the 2nd section between Einruhr and Gemünd. A visit to the Vogelsang Visitor Centre is recommended along the way. There, certified speakers provide information about the military past of the site. From the Eifel View Station Modenhübel, the unrivalled...
- 4.2 (24)·Hard·27.1 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrPopular Loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This is a wonderful, but at over 40 km also quite demanding loop through the Eifel National Park. The route runs almost permanently directly on the banks of the most beautiful waters in the national park, including the Urft and the Rur with their famous dams. There are places to stay and eat. Accessible by bus and train (Simmerath Einruhr stop). Highlights of the hike: - Rurtalsperre - Urft Dam
- 4.5 (29)·Hard·13.7 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPanoramic hiking trail in the Eifel National Park in Einruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route starts in Einruhr and leads up to the Dreiborn plateau. If you come here in May or June, you can experience the magnificent broom blossom. To enjoy the view from the plateau, you have to climb a few meters in altitude. Once you have managed this, you can look forward to a more relaxed second part of the hiking trail along the water and through forests. Highlights of the route: - Vogelsang Red...
- 4.4 (25)·Hard·14.1 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This hike leads over the former military training area Vogelsang, which was used after the Second World War first by the British and later by the Belgian military. During the entire hike there are great views of the dammed waters of the Urft/Rur and the path repeatedly leads along monuments worth seeing. The hike runs from Einruhr, partly steeply, through forest paths up to the Dreiborn plateau. The 33 square kilometer forest...
- 4.4 (25)·Moderate·9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried hiking trail in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. From Einruhr you head north along the green shores of the Obersee. There are always beautiful vantage points and places to rest. After 6km the Urfttal dam is reached. From here it goes uphill through the forest and to the Dreiborner plateau, which allows far-reaching views of the Eifel. History buffs can explore the abandoned village of Wollseifen. Then it goes through the forest and back down to Einruhr. There are nice...
- 4.6 (16)·Hard·10.5 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrIdyllic nature hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful route leads through a magnificent forest area south of the Obersee on a ridge. There are places to stop for refreshments in Erkensruhr and Hirschrott, and only then back in Einruhr. In Erkensruhr you can look at the beautiful half-timbered houses and historic buildings for quite a while. Otherwise you will find wonderful nature as far as you can see. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Varied flora - Forest...
- 5.0 (13)·Moderate·12.7 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrSection of the Eifel-Höhe-Route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia The southern loop of the third stage of the Eifel-Höhen-Route follows the banks of the Urftsee and leads through the wild heart of the Eifel National Park with its wildcats, black storks and numerous other unique animal and plant species. The path is characterized in particular by the magnificent lakes. On the way there are some huts, picnic areas and places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: -...
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