Best river trails in Konzen
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Explore the most popular river trails near Konzen 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
- 4.1 (3)·Easy·2.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrShort, family-friendly and exciting hiking trail in Konzen, North Rhine-Westphalia It's amazing what there is to discover and experience on this short hike! This is not least due to the frequently changing landscape forms, the romantic paths and the historical features. Parking is available in Konzen at the church. The route begins at the 'Kirchweg' sign. Highlights of the route: - Idyllic natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views
- 4.1 (12)·Moderate·13.1 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis hike starts in the village of Entenpfuhl on the Belgian/German border and follows beautiful, narrow paths through vast meadows and some forests. The paths are well trodden but can be overgrown, rocky or muddy in places. The trails offer impressive views of the landscape of the German municipality of Rückschlag and the unique nature of Brackvenn.
- 3.1 (2)·Moderate·38.4 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrThis route for mountain bikers starts from the German town of Entenpuhl and passes through the High Fens National Park. The route follows the paved cycling route (the Vennbahn) to Roetgen and on to the Wesertalsperre. This reservoir is the largest drinking water reservoir in Belgium. Then the route continues on unpaved paths through the impressive nature of the National Park. Monschau is a beautiful German picturesque town that is definitely worth a visit.
- 2.6 (4)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop in the Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This path is marked in blue and is the first stage of the entire route of the Kaiser-Karl-Weg. The four colour-coded routes can be combined with one another and lead through the former hunting grounds of Emperor Charlemagne. The trails starts at the Vennbahn, a railway path for cyclists. There is the bus station Konzen Bahnhof nearby.
- Moderate·4.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly loop in the Eifel National Park, DE/BEL This is the second stage of the Kaiser-Karl-Weg. The starting point is the hiking car park at the church in Konzen. There are numerous stations along the way with information boards and opportunities for children to run around and look for tracks. By crossing the Vennbahn - one of the longest railway cycle paths in Europe - the path also leads across the German-Belgian border. There are places to stop for refreshments in Konzen.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Konzen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Konzen is Roetgen - Wesertalsperre - Monschau [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 38.4 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Konzen?
Konzen: With an ascent of 3,864 ft, Roetgen - Wesertalsperre - Monschau [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Rückschlag - Brackvenn [CLOSED] with 984 ft of elevation gain.