Best forest trails in Kerpen
3.9(53 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Kerpen 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
- 4.4 (45)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrA promising hiking tour in the Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark near Kerpen. In Kerpen you have good parking facilities as well as a bus stop to get to the excursion. The circular hike offers a lot of variety, with beautiful castles that you can explore, you also come along a quarry that is worth seeing. There are beautiful views of Niederehe at the beginning of the tour. Highlights: - Castle Kerpen - Ruins of Dreimühlen - Dreimühlen waterfall - Quarry
- 2.8 (3)·Hard·12.5 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrExciting circular hike in the Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark. In order to find the locations of the route and to understand their context, you need a brochure, which is currently available from the tourist information for €4.50 and can also be ordered online. In terms of landscape, the tour is really beautiful: wide fields, small streams and pretty patches of forest combine to form what makes the Eifel so charming. There are places to stop for refreshments near the route.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Kerpen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Kerpen is Eifel crime trail route 2 (scenes 6-11). This trail is estimated to be 12.5 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Kerpen?
Kerpen: With an ascent of 1,433 ft, Eifel crime trail route 2 (scenes 6-11) has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Geologischer Wanderweg (Kerpen) with 1,312 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Kerpen?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Kerpen is Eifel crime trail route 2 (scenes 6-11) with a 2.8-star rating from 3 reviews.
