Best camping trails in Kreuzau
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Explore the most popular camping trails near Kreuzau 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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- 4.5 (9)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis hike runs on the most beautiful section of the Buntsandstein route from Obermaubach to Abenden. You'll also follow the trail mark of the Buntsandsteinroute. In Obermaubach you'll climb up to the Buntsandstein "Eugenienstein", go through the "Hindenburg Gate" and reach the top of Nideggen. On the final section you'll pass the "Effels Rocks" - a paradise for climbers. Then, you'll go downhill to Abenden. The return journey is then the "Rurtalbahn" to Obermaubach.
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·25.6 mi·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrA tour that can be divided into 3 parts. Here is a suggestion: Tour 1 The red sandstone route begins at Kreuzau train station, leaves the local situation and leads over the Ruraue to Üdingen. There the path gradually climbs so that you can enjoy the impressive panorama of the Obermaubach reservoir on the Mausauel. Over the Eugenienstein and above the Rather Felsen, the route finally reaches Nideggen on winding nature trails through the Hindenburgor and the Christinenley rock group and more...
- 4.3 (11)·Easy·4.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly route in Kreuzau, North Rhine-Westphalia. This scenic route starts in Kreuzau and ends in Nideggen. This is the shorter route from Kreuzau to Obermaubach, which can also be covered with the Rurtalbahn, which runs every hour. The trail, which has existed for over 100 years, is named after the former chairman of the Eifel Association, Professor Ferdinand Schürmann. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views
- 3.5 (3)·Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular and informative bike and hiking trail near Kreuzau, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful circular route starts at the sports field in Udingen and leads over beautiful forest and fortress paths along the east bank of the Obermaubacher reservoir, past beautiful viewpoints. Highlights: - Wonderful prospects - Local flora and fauna - Diverse natural landscapes
- 3.0 (4)·Moderate·16.1 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis is a hike or recommended bike ride (due to the total length) of Düren direction Untermaubach and back. The hike recalls the industrialization of the residents of the Rur. Predominantly paper industry. In addition to modern industrial halls, industrial plants from the beginning of the 19th century can be seen here, beautifully situated near rivers. You can also do the tour hiking, but here is the respective return trip with the Rurtalbahn recommended.
- Hard·12.1 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrSegment 2 of the StauSeeSteig runs along the Obermaubach reservoir to Rursee. This is segment 2 of the StauSeeSteig, starting from Obermaubach. The route starts along the banks of the Obermaubach reservoir, which is connected to the Rur. Soon the route enters the forests of Eifel National Park, where it ends at the 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 reservoirs. Highlights...
- 1.9 (2)·Moderate·13.5 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular theme trail in the Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The water adventure trail begins in Kreuzau and runs more than 20 km through the Rur Valley and around the Obermaubach reservoir. The hiking highlights range from historical sites such as the Schneidhausen weir, which is one of the oldest weirs in the Kreuzau community, to the listed weir systems and mill ponds, and to the Obermaubach reservoir nature reserve. You also get to enjoy views from the Rur valley to...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest camping trail in Kreuzau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest camping trail in Kreuzau is Rund um Düren 2016 (einfache Eifelrunde) GPSies. This trail is estimated to be 40.0 mi long.
Which camping trail has the most elevation gain in Kreuzau?
Kreuzau: With an ascent of 4,822 ft, Buntsandsteinroute has the most elevation gain of all of the camping trails in the area. The next highest ascent for camping trails is Rund um Düren 2016 (einfache Eifelrunde) GPSies with 4,071 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult camping trail in Kreuzau?
The most popular and difficult camping trail in Kreuzau is Buntsandsteinroute with a 5.0-star rating from 4 reviews.
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- Rur
- Fischtreppe
- Stausee Obermaubach
- Waldkapelle
- Engelsblick
- Engels-Blick-Hütte
- Hochkoppel
- Burg Drove
- Burg Untermaubach
- Teufelsloch
- Eifelblick Waldkapelle Obermaubach
- Eifelblick Schafsbenden
- Heiliger Pütz
- Amphibienschutzgewässer
- Panzer-Kettenreinigungsanlage
- Hemgenberg
- An den drei Erken
- Freizeitfreunden Rurtal e.V.
- Mauerreste
- Decke Boom (Marieneiche)