Best trail running trails in Schmidt

Historical loop in the Eifel. It starts at the free Buhlert hiking car park. It initially goes in a westerly direction and for a while along the small nature reserve Senkelbachquellen. The former bunkers of the West Wall can be explored, a total of eight well-preserved old bunker systems. To get here, unpaved and unmarked paths branch off from the paved paths. Sturdy shoes are recommended for the unmarked trails. Entering the bunker facilities is at your own risk and should only be done with...

Picturesque loop with great views near Schmidt in North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic loop starts at the hiking car park at the St. Hubertus Church in Schmidt and leads without any significant climbs on beautiful forest paths to the "Beautiful View" and the "Hubertushöhe". On the way, incredible panoramic views of the Rursee and the Eifel National Park open up. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes -...

Popular loop in the High Fens-Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia As the name suggests, this relaxed loop is all about beautiful views. Particularly in the area of the Simonsley, which is 415 m above sea level, there are great views of the Rur reservoir, the island of Eichert and the Eifel National Park further south. There are refreshment stops in Schmidt. The starting point can be reached by bus (bus stop: Schmidt Schule). Highlights of the hike: - Viewpoint Eifel-Blick "Beautiful...

Idyllic loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The trail starts at the Scheidbaum car park and follows the course of the Kaldenbach stream northwards into the forest. It is worth starting this hike at any time of the year. In summer the leaves of the deciduous trees rustle and the grasshoppers chirp in the high grass, in winter it is the peaceful and quiet in the wide, snow-covered Eifel landscape. Since there are no rest stops along the way, it is best to take some...

The route owes its name to the coffee smuggling that occurred from Belgium which, after World War II, contributed to the survival of many families and the reconstruction of their destroyed houses. The rebuilding of the parish church, on the other hand, progressed more slowly. From there, the Schmidters regularly sacrificed parts of their smuggling profits for the construction / renovation of the church, which has since been popularly known as St. Mokka.

This hike features great views. Note: Continuous signage along the route is not guaranteed, as this trail is no longer in the current road network of the Rureifel / Schmidt region. Nevertheless, the paths are manageable. A hiking map is recommended, or you can simply follow the GPS track on your recorder. A visit to the wildlife park is always worthwhile. Attractions: Wildlife Park, Sonnenstand Eschauel, Schmidt Church, Schöne Aussicht, Hubertushöhe, orchards in Froitscheidt.

Route: Schmidt (city Nideggen) - Klauser way - Klaus - Rurseeufer- Schilsbachtal - Woffelsbach - Rurberg NLP gate. After you have visited the church (St. Mokka) and informed yourself about the national park, the route begins on the Monschauer road. After about 700 m turn left into the Klauser Weg. At the Berghütte and Klauser Weg, take the path that leads to the left and past Klaus, down to the rue des Rursees. Turn left over the confluence of the Schilsbach and past the former youth hostel...

Idyllic circular hike around Schmidt in the North Eifel National Park in North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular hike starts at the hiking car park by the church in Schmidt and leads through forests, across open fields and meadows. The hills offer great views of the Rursee, Niedeggen and Düren. This route can be walked all year round and also invites you to take a nice winter walk through the national park. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Refreshments in Schmidt

Start the hike at the church parking lot in Schmidt. Continue past the cemetery (behind Hotel Roeb) and the ski jump, down to Eschauel. At the beginning of the road, turn right (sloping route) and follow this route towards Rursee. This trail is not an official hiking trail of the current network of hiking trails, but the trails are still accessible.

This loop trail is best done in the spring of March / April, when you can admire the Daffodil blossom in Drobebachtal. Every now and then this trail offers small, steep ascents, but is compensated by great panoramic views. While this trail is no longer part of the official network of hiking trails, it is still manageable.