Best forest trails in Nideggen
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Nideggen 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 (63)·Moderate·4.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular route along the second largest dam in Germany, near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. It starts at the "beautiful view" in Schmidt. The path leads up to the Hubertushöhe. Here you can enjoy the beautiful view of the Rursee. This route is accessible all year round and also invites you to take a nice winter walk. Highlights: - Wonderful prospects - Local flora and fauna - Diverse natural landscapes
- 4.7 (68)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic loop with geological highlights near Nideggen in North Rhine-Westphalia. The route leads below the red sandstone cliffs between Obermaubach and Nideggen through the Rur valley. The trail leads along varied paths, mostly through the forest, with occasional views over meadows and fields. The start is at a parking lot in the middle of Nideggen. However, the route can also be started from Nideggen-Brück or Zerkall train station. There are cafés and restaurants in Nideggen where you...
- 4.5 (60)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrA hike with a wonderful panoramic view along the colorful sandstone cliffs with their bizarre formations. Here you can also watch sport climbers on the rock faces. A short tour through the old town of Nideggen and the castle as a small detour is recommended. The route starts at Niedeggen-Brück train station. Alternatively, the hike can also be started at Zerkall train station. This hiking route is not suitable for strollers.
- 4.5 (34)·Moderate·2.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular and varied circular hike near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This popular circular hike starts at Nideggen Castle and leads along the red sandstone cliffs and over numerous viewpoints, where you should definitely stop and enjoy the panoramic views of the Rur Valley. At the end of the tour, you can stop off in the restaurant or beer garden of Nideggen Castle. Highlights: - Magnificent views of the Rur valley - Christinenley Lookout - Hitzley Lookout - Effelsley Lookout -...
- 4.6 (52)·Hard·10.3 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic and varied loop near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful route has a lot to offer and leads on sometimes quite steep paths and paths. The reward for the effort, however, are exceptional farsightedness. The route begins at the "Am Zülpicher Tor" car park and leads past the Nideggen spa gardens and Nideggen Castle up to the Sürches Mossel. A visit to the castle can be scheduled at the beginning or end of the tour. Another highlight awaits after the descent into the...
- 4.3 (40)·Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular, beautiful hiking trail near the Hohes Venn-Eifel nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This loop hiking trail leads through the striking red sandstone rocks of the Rur Valley and to Nideggen Castle. The route is located on the edge of the Eifel National Park in the Rurtal nature reserve and the Buntsandstein nature reserve. This route offers wonderful views of the striking red sandstone cliffs and Nideggen Castle, which can be viewed particularly well from the Christinenley vantage...
- 4.7 (36)·Hard·11.5 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic circular trail in the Rur Valley, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Steep rock formations are the hallmark of the Rur Valley and this full-day hike also takes you along the red sandstone route that runs through it. The predominantly red-colored rocks gave it this name. The castle in Nideggen is well worth a visit. Magnificent panoramic views reward this long hike time and again. Refreshments are available along the way. Start at the parking lot near Zerkall. However, there are also...
- 4.5 (24)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular Eifel circular route near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This panoramic circular route begins at the Rur Valley Railway in the evenings and leads straight up steeply to Brück to Nideggen Castle. Through beautiful forests, past imposing red sandstone cliffs, it goes back to the starting point. A shortening of the round is possible with the Rurtalbahn Brück-Evenings. Highlights of the round: - Red sandstone rocks - Magnificent views - Niedeggen Castle
- 4.9 (16)·Moderate·1.5 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly loop with great views near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this nature trail you will encounter a variety of landscapes. The famous Buntsandsteinfelsen are particularly beautiful. You can often see climbers there. The excursion also offers you many beautiful views of the idyllic natural landscapes. Highlights of the hike: - Magnificent prospects - Varied natural landscapes - Eifel view - impressive Effels
- 4.6 (25)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop around the Obermaubach reservoir, near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point of this beautiful route is in Nideggen Rath. Along the way, there are great views of the red sandstone cliffs and the reservoir. In Obermaubach, a rest is recommended before an ascent to the heights of Obermaubach. There, the route leads to the forest chapel with wonderful panoramic views of the reservoir and the Düren valley. From there the route returns to the starting...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Nideggen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Nideggen is Rur-Tour (Kirchentouren im Nationalpark Eifel). This trail is estimated to be 23.2 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Nideggen?
Nideggen: With an ascent of 2,624 ft, Rur-Tour (Kirchentouren im Nationalpark Eifel) has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Nideggen, Zerkall, and Obermaubach with 1,932 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Nideggen?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Nideggen is Nideggen, Zerkall, and Obermaubach with a 4.6-star rating from 52 reviews.