Best historic site trails in Kerpen

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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Kerpen 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

#1 - Erft-Radweg Etappe 5: Türnich - Bergheim
4.3 (6)·Easy·10.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
#2 - Kerpen Rundweg K10
3.9 (8)·Moderate·8.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Official hiking trail of the Eifelverein Kerpen in Horrem, North Rhine-Westphalia From Horren train station, this hiking trail runs counterclockwise past Hemmersbach Castle, through the Parrig nature reserve to Lake Boisdorf. At the southern tip there is the Pope's Hill - from which Pope Benedict XVI. 2003 preached to the participants of World Youth Day. The route is easily accessible by train/bus. Highlights: - Lake Boisdorf - Parrig nature reserve - Hemmersbach Castle - Pope Hill
#3 - Horrem - Schloss Lörsfeld
3.9 (2)·Moderate·18.5 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hr
#4 - RTF RSC Kerpen 41er Strecke
4.7 (27)·Easy·24.3 mi·Est. 9–9.5 hr
#5 - Kerpen und das Marienfeld (Eifelverein Kerpen)
5.0 (1)·Moderate·8.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#6 - Rund ums Marienfeld
3.0 (2)·Moderate·19.7 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hr
#7 - Horrem - Königsdorfer Wald - Marienfeld
Moderate·16.3 mi·Est. 6–7 hr
Mountain bike route, should be really difficult for all other bikes in parts.
#8 - Zur Papstwiese
Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest historic site trail in Kerpen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Kerpen is RTF RSC Kerpen 41er Strecke. This trail is estimated to be 24.3 mi long.

Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Kerpen?

Kerpen: With an ascent of 1,617 ft, Rund ums Marienfeld 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 RSC Kerpen 41er Strecke with 1,578 ft of elevation gain.