Best cave trails in Schleiden

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Explore the most popular cave trails near Schleiden 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

#1 - Rur-Olef-Route
4.2 (14)·Hard·35.2 mi·Est. 16.5–18 hr
Varied loop in the Eifel near Schleiden in North Rhine-Westphalia. The Rur-Olef-Route leads through natural deciduous forests alternating with meadows and fields, over odd paths, through exciting rocky passages, past romantic torrents and grandiose, wide landscapes on the ridges of the Eifel National Park. Special highlights are the former Nazi Ordensburg Vogelsang with the Eifel National Park Center, as well as the picturesque town of Gemünd, the castle and castle church in Schleiden, the...
#2 - Entlang des Wüstenbachs zur Fledermaushöhle
3.9 (7)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Tour 13 from the hiking guide "Dumont aktiv - Eifel". The hike starts at the hiking car park. From there it goes through the Dreiborn plateau, where the yellow gorse blooms at the right time of year. Highlights of the hike: - Dreiborn plateau - Muhlenbach - Hollersief - Viehbach - Wustebach - Bat Cave - Erkensuhr - Greedy mountain - Müsauelsberg
#3 - Aussichtsrunde Dreiborn
4.4 (3)·Hard·11 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
#4 - Dreiborn - Sauermühle
4.2 (3)·Hard·13.5 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest trail with caves in Schleiden?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Schleiden is Rur-Olef-Route. This trail is estimated to be 35.2 mi long.

Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Schleiden?

Schleiden: With an ascent of 5,843 ft, Rur-Olef-Route has the most elevation gain of all of the cave trails in the area. The next highest ascent for cave trails is Dreiborn - Sauermühle with 1,686 ft of elevation gain.