Best historic site trails in Simmerath
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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Simmerath 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 (40)·Hard·10.8 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPicturesque hiking trail with great views in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Great loop that starts in Einruhr. Parking spaces and a bus stop are available. A special highlight on the tour is the great Obersee. Swimming is prohibited in the Obersee. If you want to swim, there is an integrated natural adventure pool in Einruhr. Highlights of the tour: - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Pretty prospects - Rur, Ober and Urft reservoirs - Eifel National Park
- 4.4 (34)·Easy·2.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop on the Obersee in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic loop starts in Einruhr. The path leads along the green banks of the Obersee. The path climbs slowly and steadily towards Jägersweiler. Once at the top you have great views of the Obersee. In Einruhr you will find the well-known healing stone fountain and a natural adventure pool. There are also nice places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Healing stone fountain - Nature...
- 4.6 (19)·Easy·23.9 mi·Est. 9–10 hrPopular cycle route from Germany to Luxembourg. The Rennbahn cycle path is a cross-border long-distance cycle path. The first stage leads from Lammersdorf to Aachen, alternating between the German and Luxembourg borders. For more than a century, the Vennbahn was the iron connection between Aachen and the north of Luxembourg; now, it is one of the longest cross-border railway cycle paths in Europe. Highlights: - Varied route - Muensterwald
- 4.2 (21)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrBeautifully combined loop in the Eifel National Park in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany This is a combination of the individual routes "Jägersweiler-Weg", "Katzensteiner-Weg" and "Jiescheck". You can also use the trail markers 15, 25 and 35 as a guide. It offers a wonderful experience of nature, with great views of the Obersee and varied vegetation. In summer you can use the Einruhr nature adventure pool. There are also places to stop for refreshments in the village. Highlights: - Healing...
- 4.7 (30)·Easy·4.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrIdyllic loop near Simmerath, North Rhine-Westphalia. The idyllic loop (signposted No. 27) begins in Eicherscheid and essentially leads along natural forest paths and paths. Eicherscheid surprises with pretty half-timbered houses and the Church of St. Lucia. The route also passes a 300-year-old Linden tree. Numerous old grave crosses from the 17th and 18th centuries are on the cemetery wall. Past the typical Eifel hedges, the trail goes leisurely downhill along the “Holzbachtal” down into...
- 4.3 (16)·Moderate·9.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried Eifel loop near Simmerath, North Rhine-Westphalia. The wooded hike starts at the Kallbrück car park, very close to the dam. The steep ascent to the Ochsenkopf rewards with marvellous views. At the Ochsenkopf, the Dürener Straße is crossed and the hike continues along the Mittelweg on the other side. At the end of the Mittelweg, the route turns left to reach the Peterberg. From there, it returns to the starting point of the route. A memorial for fallen U.S. and German soldiers...
- 3.7 (11)·Moderate·9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic loop in the Eifel near Simmerath in North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful loop offers wonderful views of the fascinating Eifel landscape. The starting point is at the Rursee Center in Rurberg. From there, the hike leads into the forest above Rurberg, where the tower of the Heinrich Geis gallery is located. After a climb, the route passes the Soviet war cemetery, and beautiful views can be expected. The relaxed downhill section leads into the Weidenbach valley with the beautiful...
- 4.5 (8)·Moderate·4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrIdyllic village walk around Steckenborn, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route begins at the village square in Steckenborn and leads through the forest and over field corridors without any significant inclines. On the tour you will encounter varied landscapes - the view of the Rursee is particularly beautiful. Highlights of the hike: - Nice prospects - Local flora and fauna - Diverse natural landscapes - Refreshments
- 4.5 (11)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrInteresting circular route near Simmerath, North Rhine-Westphalia. This historically interesting path leads into the Tiefenbach valley and the southern foothills of the Buhlert. There you can find the Siegfried Line bunkers from WWII. Today bats nest in the bunkers. Highlights: - Local fauna and flora - Idyllic Eifel landscape - Bunker in the Buhlert
- 3.3 (15)·Easy·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrVersatile village tour in Rurberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. This path invites you to explore the many facets of Rurberg. The well-preserved half-timbered houses, most of which were built in the shape of the Winkelhof, are striking from the start. At the edge you will find an old well chamber and interestingly designed religious relics. The long and green shore path on the edge of the Rursee brings pure relaxation. In various places you have magnificent views, in some cases as far as the...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Simmerath?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Simmerath is Vennbahn Cycle Path Stage 1: Lammersdorf to Aachen. This trail is estimated to be 23.9 mi long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Simmerath?
Simmerath: With an ascent of 2,598 ft, Simmerath -Monschau -Oberweser State Forest [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is StauSeeSteig Segment 4: Woffelsbach - Roetgen with 2,549 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Simmerath?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Simmerath is Einruht - Urfttalsperre - Ruhrberg with a 4.6-star rating from 40 reviews.
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- Obersee
- Taucherbucht
- Schützengraben
- Fledermaushöhle
- Roessief
- Grasberg
- Erlebnisstation 7 Tauchlehrer Werner
- Camp-Hammer
- Buhlert
- Herbert's Eck
- Labyrinth
- Püngelbachhütte
- Wolfshügel
- Erlebnisstation 5 Ehemaliger Bewohner von Pleushütte
- Brombach
- Wald-Blick
- Jugendzeltlager Dedenborn
- Erlebnisstation 4 Herman Hammerschmidt
- Rurseeblick
- Gansberg