Best kid-friendly trails in Heimbach
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Explore the most popular kid-friendly 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.
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- 4.4 (126)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular nature hiking excursion in Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia The tour starts at the train station in Heimbach. It goes over the Rur wooden bridge and then, following the signs, past the Kurpark to the Art Nouveau hydroelectric power station. There the lake is crossed and along the green shore it goes back to Heimbach. The route can also be shortened; then it only goes to the dam. On the way there is the possibility to take a pedal boat across the reservoir in Heimbach at a boat...
- 4.3 (44)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful loop near Heimbach in the Eifel National Park. A nice walk through the woods surrounding this important reservoir. The Heimbach dam in Heimbach, together with the Obermaubach reservoir, serves as a balancing reservoir for the hydroelectric power plants. One of them is built in the Art Nouveau style - power generation should also be nice to look at. The paths are well maintained and there are many beautiful places along the way. There are also delicious places to stop for...
- 4.6 (29)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrFamily-friendly hiking tour in Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. This excursion is the shorter and less strenuous version of the “Places of Power” hike. Starting in Heimbach, it goes in the direction of the Rurtalsperre Schwammenauel. You pass the impressive Art Nouveau hydroelectric power station. Then it goes through the Eifeler Tor and along the southern bank of the Rur back to the starting point in Heimbach. This route offers many romantic mountain and lake views. Highlights of the...
- 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
- 4.6 (28)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried loop around the Heimbach reservoir, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful loop leads along green banks once around the Heimbach reservoir. Magnificent mixed forests line the path along the water's edge. The route passes several small nature reserves along the way. Also known as the "jungle trail" by the locals, there is plenty to discover and explore along the way that is also suitable for young children. Refreshment stops are available in Heimbach and a little further along the...
- 4.5 (38)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrWonderful loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia A hike into the Wilder Kermeter area, to the Mariawald monastery and via the Way of the Cross back to the starting point in Heimbach. It goes through majestic beech forests, along rugged rocks and past gnarled oaks, ferns and moss carpets. At the monastery you can stop at the restaurant there and there are also cafés and restaurants near the castle. Highlights: - Castle Hengebach - Mariawald Monastery
- 4.3 (16)·Easy·1.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPicturesque loop through historic Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic loop starts at the train station in Heimbach or at the Laag car park and leads past the parish church of St. Clemens and the Salvatorkirche to Hengebach Castle. After the castle tour, you walk along the banks of the Rur back to the starting point of the tour. There are several cafés and restaurants in the village where you can stop off and there are toilets near the church and on the hiking trail along the...
- 4.5 (23)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop from Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. This hike leads from Heimbach via Hasenfeld to Schwammenauel and back to the starting point in Heimbach. The highlights of this route are the Heimbach reservoir and the Schwammenauel dam. Magnificent views over the Rursee make the hike an experience. There are refreshment stops in Schwammenauel and Heimbach. There are refreshment stops in Schwammenauel and Heimbach. A visit to the "Landal Eifeler Tor" holiday village is ideal for this hike....
- 4.8 (9)·Easy·1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrExceptional and popular circular route in the Eifel Nature Park near Heimbach in North Rhine-Westphalia. Nature meets art on this picturesque circular route. Along the way you will find sculptures, sculptures and installations by artists from the region. The "Art in the Bush" circular route is barrier-free and suitable for prams. Highlights: - Art objects along the way - Local flora and fauna - Refreshments
- 4.8 (6)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrRelaxing route in Heimbach in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This hike is characterized by the nature of the beautiful climatic health resort and is pleasant and very relaxing despite the initial ascent. In the Trappist monastery "Mariawald Abbey" the invigorating pea soup is famous and strengthens the hiker for the further way to the edge of the Kermeter, where one meets the image of Mary - the origin of the pilgrimage. The trail leads along the Kreuzweg with information...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest kid-friendly trail in Heimbach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest kid-friendly trail in Heimbach is Heimbach to Abenden. This trail is estimated to be 8.9 mi long.
Which kid friendly trail has the most elevation gain in Heimbach?
Heimbach: With an ascent of 1,420 ft, Heimbach to Abenden has the most elevation gain of all of the kid-friendly trails in the area. The next highest ascent for kid-friendly trails is Hausen Loop with 1,371 ft of elevation gain.