Best forest trails in Kreuzau
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- 4.6 (38)·Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis hike is located north of the Eifel National Park. It begins in Oberbaumach. It leads through several nature conservation areas such as the Oberbaumach reservoir, the Buntsandstein and the Rur Valley. The route runs mostly through forested areas with a view of the aforementioned bodies of water and crosses the Rur several times.
- 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.
- 4.9 (14)·Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFantastic walk in the North Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. At the Obermaubach car park you are right on the beautiful Obermaubach reservoir and walk along the Panoramaweg. Highlights of the tour: - Accessible by bus and train - Eifel views - Obermaubach dam - Obermaubach forest chapel
- 4.2 (17)·Easy·6.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPromising circular hike in the Drover Heide nature reserve, North Rhine-Westphalia. The fun starts at Drove and then takes a loop through the beautiful Drover Heath. A nature reserve of about 600 hectares, which provides many viewpoints on the round. Since 2020, the Drover Heide has belonged to the Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park. There is a great variety of fora and fauna and the area has also been designated as an EU bird sanctuary "Drover Heide" under the European Birds Directive. So far,...
- 4.3 (9)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in the North Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia. Pure nature is the name of the game on this beautiful hike in the Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park. From the picturesque Obermaubach reservoir, which covers a good 55 hectares, you enter the Rurtal nature reserve. The way back is via forest and field paths as well as the Burgberg near Bergstein. Highlights of the hike: - Obermaubach reservoir nature reserve - Rur Valley nature reserve - Castle Hill with Krawutschke Tower
- 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...
- 4.5 (6)·Moderate·4.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic Eifel circular route with beautiful views near Obermaubach, North Rhine-Westphalia. It starts at the reservoir in Obermaubach. The path leads steadily uphill on beautiful forest paths to the lookout point. Here you have a wonderful panoramic view of the Eifel landscape. The descent towards Obermaubach is again on idyllic forest paths. Highlights: - Wonderful prospects - Local flora and fauna - Diverse natural landscapes -------------------------------------------------- ------ This...
- 4.3 (7)·Moderate·8.9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried circular hiking trail near Kreuzau, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route begins at Untermaubach Castle and leads over the Obermaubach reservoir along the Rur to the Buntsandstein nature reserve. At the Eugenienstein you can enjoy the wonderful view of the Rur valley. Highlights: - Magnificent views of the Rur valley - Untermaubach Castle - Buntsandstein nature reserve - Local flora and fauna
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Kreuzau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Kreuzau is Buntsandsteinroute. This trail is estimated to be 25.6 mi long.
Which forest 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 forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is StauSeeSteig Segment 2: Obermaubach - Hasenfeld with 2,132 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Kreuzau?
The most popular and difficult forest 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)