Best wildflower trails in Heimbach

Popular 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...

Panoramic hiking tour in Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this route you can marvel at the most beautiful sides of the Kermeter while being in the midst of a landscape of forest and water in the beautiful Eifel National Park. The almost 14-kilometer hike leads through oak and beech forests. On average, the trees here are 90 years old, although there are also specimens that are 250 years old. You first hike a few kilometers along the Rursee on well-developed paths. Later you reach the...

Idyllic loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This beautiful loop is one of the Eifel tipple tours and a well-known highlight of the hiking routes in the national park. It leads to Mariawald Trappist Abbey and then around the Heimbach reservoir. It also passes the Art Nouveau Heimbach power station. There are refreshment stops in Mariawald and on the banks of the Rur. Highlights: - Hengebach Castle near the route - Mariawald Monastery - Heimbach power station

Beautiful 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...

Scenic loop twice over the Kermeter and to the Urftsee in the Eifel National Park. It starts at the hiking car park in Büdenbach. The mountainous hike leads almost exclusively through shady forests, with long ascents and descents, which are always worthwhile because of the great views. This is especially true on summer days, when the glittering lakes and the vibrant green of the forest complement each other beautifully. It goes over the forest-covered ridge of Kermeter and then over its...

Popular hiking excursion near Hasenfeld in North Rhine-Westphalia. From the car park in Hasenfeld (at weekends without a parking disc, otherwise 2 hours) take the road to the left down past the houses to the Seehof pier of the Rursee fleet. Now it goes along the lake, where the Rursee-Marathon takes place. At the second "fjord" it then goes right up to Hubertushöhe. Here you have a great view over the lake. Just a few steps further is the next beautiful vantage point. Now it goes around...

Family-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...

Varied hill hike in and around Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. This really beautiful route starts at the town hall and requires moderate fitness and sturdy shoes, as it goes up the hilltops in the area. The effort is compensated by great views. Wandering through the idyllic nature, the trail leads to wild plants, fairytale streams and lots of relaxing greenery. In Heimbach are various places to stop for refreshments. There are also several shelters and places to sit along the way, mostly...

Idyllic 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

Scenic section of the Wilderness Trail in the Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia The fourth stage takes you from Heimbach to Zerfall. The route leads along rushing streams and fragrant flower meadows, through deep forests and along wide panoramic views. In short,the wonderful wilderness of the Eifel National Park is absolutely enjoyable. Highlights: - Exhibition at the Heimbach National Park Gate - Kayak trip on the Rur - Nideggen Castle with castle museum