Best forest trails in Schleiden
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- 4.4 (444)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This route, which is part of the "Tippeltouren Eifel", begins at Vogelsang Castle, where hikers interested in history like to take a look around. From there it leads to the Dreiborn plateau, which offers wonderful panoramic views of the nature of the national park. From there it goes down and a bit through the forest to the Urfttalsperre and along the lake back to the starting point. There is a restaurant at the visitor center...
- 4.5 (72)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrBeautiful hiking trail at the Urftsee near Schleiden in North Rhine-Westphalia Starting at the hiking car park, this route runs along beautiful forest paths to the shore of Lake Urft. A particularly impressive gem is the Paulushofdamm near Ruhrberg and the Urftalsperre. The route always runs through the Eifel National Park. Highlights: - shady forest paths - Paulushofdamm - Urf Dam
- 4.4 (48)·Easy·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop with great views near Schleiden, North Rhine-Westphalia. At that time a place of indoctrination, today a place of encounter. This route leads through the wider area surrounding the former NS Ordensburg Vogelsang in the middle of the Eifel Nature Park. In addition to the wonderful views of the emerging wilderness, there is also a lot to offer historically. So it goes to the abandoned settlement Wollseifen and the really impressive plants in and around Vogelsang IP. There are...
- 4.1 (30)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia A really varied hike through the Eifel National Park. In addition to a lot of natural beauty, there are also cultural and historical attractions such as the former Ordensburg Vogelsang or the mighty Urfttalsperre. Attention: The Wasserlinie 231 bus from Urfttalsperre (destination of this route) only runs on weekends and public holidays from April to October. At all other times, the route must be hiked back to the starting point...
- 4.5 (50)·Hard·11 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route is stage 5 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts in Gemünd and ends at Steinfeld Abbey. The path leads from the confluence of the Olef and Urft rivers up to the Kuckucksley viewpoint and through the historic timber-framed village of Olef. Hikers traverse quiet forest areas with traces of former ore mining before the view of the imposing Steinfeld Abbey opens up near Golbach. Overnight stays...
- 4.4 (29)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPicturesque circular route in Schleiden, North Rhine-Westphalia. Start in Wolfgarten. After crossing the Victor Neels Bridge, there is an option to go south and visit Vogelsang, which has a museum. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful cultural and natural landscapes - Great prospects - Interesting local flora and fauna
- 4.2 (14)·Hard·35.2 mi·Est. 16.5–18 hrVaried 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...
- 4.3 (9)·Hard·10.8 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia A very varied hiking route through the Eifel National Park. Along the popular route, in addition to natural attractions such as the Urftsee and many great views of the national park, there are also historical monuments such as the former NS Ordensburg Vogelsang IP, the abandoned Wolfgarten settlement and much more. There are a few places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic forest paths -...
- 4.1 (13)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPicturesque city walk through Schleiden, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular route starts at Schleidener Markt and leads via the old district office and the plague chapel up to the Mühlenberg. You should definitely visit Schleiden Castle and the Castle Church. On the way you will find numerous information boards that provide information about the historic buildings and squares of the city. Highlights: - historical old town - plague chapel - Schleiden Castle - Castle Church -...
- 4.5 (7)·Hard·14.3 mi·Est. 6–7 hrPanoramic hiking trail in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This loop offers many beautiful views of the Obersee and the Urftsee in the Eifel National Park. Follow the Sauerbach to the Dreiborn plateau. In May and June awaits the yellow sea of gorse blossoms. Then it goes down to the banks of the Obersee and the Urft and back to the starting point. Highlights of the tour: - Dreiborn plateau - Urft Dam
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Schleiden?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Schleiden is Bärbelkreuz ab Vogelsang. This trail is estimated to be 57.7 mi long.
Which forest 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 forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Bärbelkreuz ab Vogelsang with 5,597 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Schleiden?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Schleiden is Eifelsteig Stage 5: Gemünd - Steinfeld with a 4.5-star rating from 50 reviews.
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- "Burgschänke"
- Erlebnisausstellung "Wildnis(t)räume"
- Blick auf Urftsee
- Urftsee
- Fackelträger-Relief
- Bird Watching Station
- Aussichtspunkt Kickley
- Trekkingplatz P01 Nordstern
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- Wilder Weg
- Urftsee Staumauer
- Eifelpark-Vogelsang
- Der verrückte Stuhl
- Wohnmobilhafen am Nationalpark Eifel
- Ehemalige Belgische Tankstelle
- Eifelblick Modenhübel
- XXL-Baumelbank
- Rastplatz Maueler Wasserrad
- Schloss Schleiden
- Rothirsch-Aussichtsempore Dreiborn