Best trail running trails in Simmerath
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Explore the most popular trail running 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 (59)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular round trip from Einruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route begins in Einruhr, north of the Eifel National Park. She immediately crosses the bridge over the Rur and follows the coastline for some time. Then it goes pretty steeply up into the hilly area with many trees. On the way, there are beautiful views of the Rur and the Obersee. The view extends to the Eifel National Park. Highlights: - Hütterberg viewpoint - Eifel view Simmerath - Obersee
- 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 (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
- 4.2 (10)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPromising and family-friendly hiking tour in the North Eifel Nature Park. The municipality of Simmerath is located on the edge of the High Fens in the German-Belgian Eifel National Park. From the city center in Simmerath it goes over the Kranzbruch, along the Westwall and the Vennbahn to the Friedenskreuz. You can relax in a barbecue hut. Then it goes back to Simmerath. Highlights of the route: - Kranzbach and Kranzbruchvenn - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna
- 4.5 (7)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrOne of the most attractive hiking trails in the Simmerath area This is a varied hike without steep gradients on well-paved paths. Follow path no. 31 exclusively. The path runs from the church through Schmiedstrasse, turning left, past the cemetery and the Simmerath mill. Behind the Kall, turn right into Untere Mühlenweg and follow the Kall to the stone bridge on the B 399, where you turn left towards Lammersdorf. After a short ascent, cross the county road and continue to the right. Leave...
- 3.9 (11)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThe hiking trail takes you on a short journey through time and combines historical sites and buildings with the experience of nature, along streams and in wooded areas. Following the signs to Tiefenbachtal and hiking trail no. 11, this varied tour leads from Simmerath into Tiefenbachtal, past the former slate mine "Maigrube" to the oil mill. From there, the route continues to Huppenbroich and back to the starting point. This tour leads through a picturesque valley with babbling brooks and...
- 4.0 (6)·Moderate·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrChild-friendly loop trail in the Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a family-friendly loop trail that explores the woods and fields near Kesternich. Several streams run through the forest. The last few hundred meters of the route follow a footpath along the country road. Highlights of the hike: - quiet forest trails - views over the Eifel - Sief
- 4.0 (10)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrIdyllic circular route through the Eifel near Simmerath in North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular hike starts at the bus station in Simmerath and leads through Simmerath to the remains of the West Wall and through picturesque nature reserves to the Paustenbacherhöhe with the Eifelkreuz. Along the Kall river, you return to the starting point of the tour. Highlights: - Church of St. Johann Baptist in Simmerath - west wall - Eifel cross - Local flora and...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Simmerath?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Simmerath is Kallbrück - Kalltalsperre Dam - Ochsenkopf. This trail is estimated to be 9.7 mi long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Simmerath?
Simmerath: With an ascent of 1,236 ft, Kallbrück - Kalltalsperre Dam - Ochsenkopf has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Rursee - High Trail with 1,210 ft of elevation gain.
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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