Best historic site trails in Kreuzau
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Explore the most popular historic site 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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- 4.2 (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 (8)·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
- 3.7 (15)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried loop through the Drover Heath near Kreuzau in North Rhine-Westphalia. This loop leads through a fascinating piece of earth - the Drover Heide nature reserve. The flat path consists mainly of boardwalks and boardwalks. On this hike through the heath with its natural treasures, nature lovers will get their money's worth: Here, you can explore the habitat worthy of protection for a rare and diverse animal and plant world threatened with extinction and numerous small bodies of water....
- 4.0 (7)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic circular hike near Kreuzau, North Rhine-Westphalia. Note: This path is no longer maintained by Kreuzau and may no longer be signposted and/or overgrown in places. The Kufferather Bergwerk hiking trail is an adventure trail that is reminiscent of the days of mining in the region. On the way you will find detailed information boards that provide information about the history of mining in the region. The old shaft and machine house of the Kufferather mine St. Johanna, which has since...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail near Kreuzau, North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular hike starts in Kreuzau and partly leads through the Drover Heide nature reserve. This is not only particularly idyllic when the heather is in bloom. Otherwise, the path through the nature reserve and bird sanctuary with its many small bodies of water is absolutely worth seeing. The varied path leads partly over wooden walkways. Caution - risk of slipping when it rains! Highlights: - Local flora and fauna -...
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Kreuzau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Kreuzau is Rund um Düren 2016 (einfache Eifelrunde) GPSies. This trail is estimated to be 40.0 mi long.
Which historic site 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 historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Rund um Düren 2016 (einfache Eifelrunde) GPSies with 4,071 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Kreuzau?
The most popular and difficult historic site 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)