Best river trails in Kreuzau
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Explore the most popular river 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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- 4.6 (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
- 4.3 (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
- 4.6 (3)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic route from Obermaubach to Kreuzau, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route of this picturesque route leads from Obermaubach to Krezau. Both places are located in the charming landscape of the North Eifel Nature Park. First you circle the Obermaubach reservoir. At the Eifelblick Waldkapelle vantage point, it is worth letting nature work its magic on you. The path continues through the beautiful Buntsandstein nature reserve until you follow the course of the Rur in the last third and...
- 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....
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Kreuzau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Kreuzau is Rund um Düren 2016 (einfache Eifelrunde) GPSies. This trail is estimated to be 40.0 mi long.
Which river 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 river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Rund um Düren 2016 (einfache Eifelrunde) GPSies with 4,071 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Kreuzau?
The most popular and difficult river 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)