Best forest trails in Mariawald
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Mariawald 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 (51)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried hiking tour in Mariawald, North Rhine-Westphalia. This fantastic circular hike is located in the Eifel National Park and leads through a picturesque natural landscape. The highlight on this path is the Heimbach dam. Highlights of the tour: - Heimbach reservoir - Castle Hengebach - Along the Rur - Mariawald Monastery - Steinbachtal - Eifel resort holiday village
- 4.2 (28)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This is a varied hike that leads through the beautiful low mountain range landscape of the Eifel. The route leads through rustling mixed forests with their numerous forest dwellers and to historical sites such as the 15th century Trappist monastery Maria Wald Abbey. If you wish, you can take a detour to the historic old town of Heimbach. The power station in Heimbach is also worth a visit - once the largest storage hydroelectric...
- 4.4 (24)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic hiking trail in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Many hiking trails in the Eifel National Park have been planned and signposted as themed tours. This beautiful hike leads through the beautiful Kermeter with its oak and beech forests and largely follows the "Places of Power - Theme Tour 5" hike. However, it deviates from it at the end and follows a larger arc through the forest. It goes along the large reservoir, through deciduous and mixed forests and through the...
- 4.2 (15)·Easy·4.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrForest-rich loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route starts at the Mariawald Abbey, a former Trappist monastery, and leads through beautiful hall beech forests. Especially in autumn you can enjoy the wonderful play of colors of the Kermeter here when the sun's rays fall through the leaves. But this healthy, green landscape also has its own appeal in spring and summer! Overall, the hike is classified as easy, but there is a somewhat steeper climb just before the...
- 4.5 (10)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic loop in the Eifel National Park. This quiet route runs from Maria Wald Abbey through a wildly romantic area to a little-visited corner of the national park. In the midst of beeches and small streams, you can enjoy the power of nature. Along the way there is forest, some of which has not been touched by humans for 50 years. Wilderness isn't just a slogan here. There is a refreshment stop in the abbey. Otherwise there is a lonely refuge on the way. Highlights: - Mariawald Abbey -...
- 4.2 (4)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrVersatile hiking excursion in the Eifel National Park. This really beautiful route leads from the historically interesting Mariawald monastery through the wild and romantic nature of the Kermeter down to the majestic panorama of the "Eifel Amazon" and the impressive dam wall. In the Mariawald monastery and at the destination there are nice places to stop. Arrival and departure by bus possible. There are also parking spaces at the starting point. Highlights: - Mariawald Monastery - Urftsee...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Mariawald?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Mariawald is Mariawald and Heimbach Reservoir North Bank. This trail is estimated to be 7.1 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Mariawald?
Mariawald: With an ascent of 1,243 ft, Mariawald and Heimbach Reservoir North Bank has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Mariawald - Heimbach Reservoir Loop with 1,230 ft of elevation gain.