Best beach trails in Heimbach
4.4(41 reviews)
Explore the most popular beach trails near Heimbach 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 (32)·Easy·2.9 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrIdyllic hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The well-maintained trail along the lakeshore offers wonderful views of the reservoir and the dam. If you wish, you can use the Schwammenauel or Eschauel landing stage of the Rursee boat service for a detour onto the water. The hike can be undertaken in both directions and there are bistros and restaurants at both the starting and finishing points. Highlights: -Eschauel sunbathing beach
- 4.0 (7)·Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful, wild loop in the Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The last part of the route, between Schwammenauel and Scheidbaum, runs a lot off the beaten track, both on beaten paths and straight through the forest. You should be aware of the risk, have appropriate clothing, footwear and provisions with you. Alternatively, you can hike back from Schwammenauel on the way there and then get back to the starting point via Schmidt. On the way there are many beautiful viewpoints and...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·10.3 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrSegment 3 of the StauSeeSteig runs along Rursee and Urftsee. This is segment 3 of the StauSeeSteig, from Hasenfeld to Woffelsbach. A beautiful route, starting on the banks of the impressive Rursee. In the forests, the route ascends to some viewpoints. The last part of the route follows the Urft, which connects the Urftsee and Rursee. The StauSeeSteig is an impressive long-distance hike plotted by the Dutch Mountain Film Festival. The hike is centered on seven German and Belgian...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest beach trail in Heimbach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Heimbach is StauSeeSteig Segment 3: Hasenfeld - Woffelsbach. This trail is estimated to be 10.3 mi long.
Which beach trail has the most elevation gain in Heimbach?
Heimbach: With an ascent of 2,139 ft, StauSeeSteig Segment 3: Hasenfeld - Woffelsbach has the most elevation gain of all of the beach trails in the area. The next highest ascent for beach trails is Scheidbaum - Rurtalsperre with 1,151 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult beach trail in Heimbach?
The most popular and difficult beach trail in Heimbach is StauSeeSteig Segment 3: Hasenfeld - Woffelsbach with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.