Best river trails in Stolberg
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Explore the most popular river trails near Stolberg 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
- 4.1 (45)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrExciting hike through the Brander Wald nature reserve near Stolberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. This hike can be reached by bus and train (Buschmühle bus stop). For those arriving by car, parking is available at the starting point. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from Cologne and Aachen. The hiking trail starts in the north of the Brander Wald nature reserve at the Buschmühle mill, which was built shortly after the Thirty Years' War and operated as a rolling mill at the beginning of...
- 3.9 (8)·Hard·11.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried hike in North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful forest hike has a lot of variety to offer and leads from Schevenhütte to the Wehebachtalsperre dam. Then we walk along the dam wall, which offers a great view of the imposing tower in the lake, to the castle hill. After a few curves, the route follows the “Rennweg” rising to the right. Crossing the Schwarzenbroich stream, go straight ahead to the ruins of the Schwarzenbroich monastery and then through the Meroder forest back to the...
- 3.6 (9)·Hard·19.1 mi·Est. 8–8.5 hrVaried loop trail in the Hohes Venn-Eifel nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. From Stolberg you first hike to Kornelimuenster. The town is best known for its abbey. You hike back over the northern foothills of the Muensterwald and the natural reserve of Schlangenberg. After the hike, it is worth spending a little time in Stolberg, exploring the old town or paying a visit to the 12th-century Stolberg Castle. Highlights of the hike: - Muensterwald - Nature Conservation Snake Mountain -...
- 4.7 (3)·Moderate·4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrBeautiful valley hike near Stolberg in North Rhine-Westphalia From the village of Zweifall, this hiking trail always runs in a south-easterly direction along the Hasselbach and through the Solchbachtal. There are also places to stop for refreshments in the Solchbachtal. Highlights: - Hiking in the Solchbach valley - Hasselbach - Museumsägweg
- 4.6 (4)·Hard·23.9 mi·Est. 11–12 hrWonderful long-distance hiking trail in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia As the name suggests, the Bachtäler Höhenroute leads up and down and always offers beautiful views of the Eifel. The hike starts in Zweifall, ends at the Urfttalsperre and can be divided into three stages. The route is signposted with "Bachtäler Höhenroute" and a blue river on a green background. There are bus stops in Zweifall. Highlights: - Huschelbach valley - Eifel-Blick "Schöne Aussicht" on the...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Stolberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Stolberg is Bachtäler-Höhenroute (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 23.9 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Stolberg?
Stolberg: With an ascent of 3,943 ft, Bachtäler-Höhenroute (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Muensterwald and Schlangenberg from Stolberg with 2,139 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Stolberg?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Stolberg is Stolberg-Schevenhütte – Wehebachtalsperre – Hürtgenwald with a 3.9-star rating from 8 reviews.