Best historic site trails in Hillesheim
3.9(44 reviews)
Explore the most popular historic site trails near Hillesheim 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
- 4.5 (38)·Hard·13.4 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route is stage 9 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts on the historic town walls of Hillesheim and ends in Gerolstein. The path leads through the Bolsdorfer Tälchen valley up to the Rother Kopf volcano, where ancient millstone caves and a lava quarry can be explored. Hikers traverse the Gerolstein Dolomites—a fossilized coral reef—passing the Buchenloch cave and the Papenkaule dry crater before...
- 3.0 (3)·Moderate·9.6 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrNice tour past several former volcanoes - most of them have already been dismantled or will be. From the southern outskirts of Hillesheim (am Lier) on the old Roman road across the Kyller Höhe to Goßberg. Along the edge of the forest to Walsdorf and further into the Arensberg - a mined hollow volcano. From the Arensberg to the northwest (view of Kerpen Castle) and over the Schwalbenhof to Berndorf. There up to the fortified church. Past the Mahlberg to the Swedish ski jump above Hillesheim...
- 4.3 (3)·Hard·52.7 mi·Est. 21.5–23.5 hrDemanding bike tour in Bolsdorf near Hillesheim, Rhineland-Palatinate. This cycle route is the 5th stage of the Rhineland-Palatinate cycle route. It leads from Bolsdorf through the beautiful Ahr Valley to Remagen an der Linz. Highlights of the bike tour: - Beautiful views of the Ahr Valley - Numerous campsites along the way - Stage destination in the idyllic Rhine Valley
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Hillesheim?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Hillesheim is Rheinland-Pfalz Radroute Etappe 5: Bolsdorf - Remagen/ Linz. This trail is estimated to be 52.7 mi long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Hillesheim?
Hillesheim: With an ascent of 5,262 ft, Rheinland-Pfalz Radroute Etappe 5: Bolsdorf - Remagen/ Linz has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Eifelsteig Stage 9: Hillesheim - Gerolstein with 2,073 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Hillesheim?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Hillesheim is Eifelsteig Stage 9: Hillesheim - Gerolstein with a 4.5-star rating from 38 reviews.