Best river trails in Mützenich
4.4(276 reviews)
Explore the most popular river trails near Mützenich with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.5 (192)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis narrow, beautiful and sometimes tricky path starts at the house Ternell and follows the green cross marking. Be careful with the weather, because when it rains the path is muddy. This beautiful walking route in the province of Liège will show walkers the beautiful area around Eupen, highly recommended.
- 4.4 (19)·Hard·13 mi·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrTwo walking routes combined into one around the village of Ternell. Plenty of benches along the way. Easy to walk, except for a few very short sections of the trail. Able to walk at a high average speed if you like. Cyclists can also use this route around the lake. It is possible to park at the Haus Ternell car park. The car park fills up quickly. Especially during the holidays.
- 4.3 (24)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrIdyllic circular hike from Haus Ternell to Herzogenhügel near Mützenich, North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular trail starts at Haus Ternell and leads along often steep forest paths to Herzogenhügel. The former forestry and customs house now serves as a nature information center. The route is varied. Good footwear is recommended. The route is not marked throughout. Highlights: - Herzogenhügel - Ternell House - Local flora and fauna
- 4.7 (19)·Hard·9.8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis hiking trail starts in Ternell and takes hikers through the Eupen area. A great variety of amenities can be enjoyed along the way: a river, waterfall, reservoir, lake, hills, and beautiful views. This is a lovely hike, but beware when following GPS. The signal is easily lost among the green hills surrounding the Wesertalsperre.
- 4.3 (15)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis route begins at Ternell station. In winter it is also the starting point of many cross-country ski trails. Follow the path with the blue cross on a white background. After a while the asphalt path turns into the "GR®573". On the right, the river "Hill" / "La Helle" flows from Botrange to the town of Eupen, where it flows into the "Weser" / "Vesdre". The trail follows the river hill for several kilometers. This area is full of small streams coming from the "Hohen Moores" / "Hohes Venn"...
- 4.2 (4)·Moderate·26 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrA beautiful varied route for mountain bikers, through different parts of the Naturpark Hohe Venn-Eifel. Breckvenn is very suitable for walking and cycling, and this cycling route shows you the best of this beautiful nature park. The Hertogenwald has several routes that you can combine to see even more of the beautiful region on the border of Belgium and Germany.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Mützenich?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Mützenich is Brackvenn - Wesertalsperre -Hertogenwald [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 26.0 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Mützenich?
Mützenich: With an ascent of 2,883 ft, Brackvenn - Wesertalsperre -Hertogenwald [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Haus Ternell Long Loop [CLOSED] with 1,722 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Mützenich?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Mützenich is Haus Ternell Long Loop [CLOSED] with a 4.4-star rating from 19 reviews.