Best mountain biking trails in Eifel National Park
The Eifel National Park was founded in 2004 and is the first and only national park in North Rhine-Westphalia. The park is located on the border between Germany and Belgium and offers many kilometers of hiking, cycling and riding trails. The park is also home to the famous Wilderness Trail, which is divided into 4 stages and runs between Monschau and Höfen. Another well-known through route, the Eifelsteig, runs through the park. Guided tours are offered by park rangers, but the hiking trails can also be explored on your own.
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- 4.2 (14)·Hard·35.2 mi·Est. 16.5–18 hrVaried loop in the Eifel near Schleiden in North Rhine-Westphalia. The Rur-Olef-Route leads through natural deciduous forests alternating with meadows and fields, over odd paths, through exciting rocky passages, past romantic torrents and grandiose, wide landscapes on the ridges of the Eifel National Park. Special highlights are the former Nazi Ordensburg Vogelsang with the Eifel National Park Center, as well as the picturesque town of Gemünd, the castle and castle church in Schleiden, the...
- 4.7 (13)·Hard·34.1 mi·Est. 14.5–16 hrScenic loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This beautiful tour around the Urftsee lake and the Rurtalsperre dam is suitable for gravel bikes or mountain bikes. As there are a few metres in altitude to conquer and some of the trails are quite challenging, a certain level of fitness is required. Boats operate in the villages along the water, which can be used to shorten the route. There are cafés and restaurants in the villages. The start is at IP Vogelsang. The bus also...
- 4.6 (7)·Moderate·23.6 mi·Est. 10–10.5 hrScenic bike tour in Gemünd, North Rhine-Westphalia. From the National Park Gate in Gemünd, the route climbs for a longer time to Herhahn and the heights of Wollseifen. The route runs for the most part on paved cycle paths of the NRW cycling network and partly leads over gravelled forest paths. Caution: The path from Wolllseifen to the Urftseemauer goes very steeply downhill in two places. It might be necessary to get off the bike here. This section of the trail and also the longer ascent...
- 4.0 (3)·Hard·25.8 mi·Est. 12–13 hrScenic mountain bike tour in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour leads through the sometimes steep ups and downs of the magnificent Eifel landscape. Most of the time it goes through the forest. But since it also goes along rivers, the Rursee and Urftsee and Heimbach, it never gets boring on the way. A stop in Heimach is worthwhile to discover the old town and find a café for a break. The starting point can be reached by bus and train. Highlights of the hike: - Urft...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·38.4 mi·Est. 15.5–17.5 hrVaried MTB tour in North Rhine-Westphalia. This route requires an increased level of fitness. It starts in Lammersdorf and from there counterclockwise via Rurberg, Vogelsang and Höfen. On the way you encounter the whole diversity of the Eifel National Park. It goes on forest paths, along the green banks of the reservoir and along idyllic streams. In the villages you will find rest stops, half-timbered houses and many interesting things. Highlights: - Vogelsang IP - Paulushofdamm -...
- 3.4 (3)·Moderate·16.1 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrA round trip by bike through the daffodil area in the Fuhrtsbach Valley. Every year in spring, the wild, yellow narcissus transforms the vast meadowland near Monschau into fragrant carpets of blossoms. The trail passes through heartily scented forests and idyllic stream valleys. Along the way you will find numerous benches for a short breather. A shortcut is possible, e.g. at junction 41 / Antoniusbrücke. There is a refreshment stop directly at the starting point. Highlights: - from...
- 4.1 (2)·Moderate·47.1 mi·Est. 18.5–20.5 hrScenic loop in the Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia. This cycle tour always leads along the water. From Obersee, the route follows the course of the Rur, then goes to the Oleftalsperre dam and along the Olef for a while. Finally, the route goes along the Urft to the Urftsee. Most of the route runs along surfaced cycle paths of the NRW cycle network and some of it leads along gravelled forest paths. There are longer climbs before and after Monschau. The tour is also ideal as a 2-day tour with...
- Hard·40.8 mi·Est. 17.5–19.5 hrVaried MTB tour in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia The quite long loop has exciting ups and downs, but also sections without great differences in altitude. You start at the parking lot at the Rurtalsperre Schwammenauel. You can also get here by bus. Along the Rursee, through forests to the Kalltalsperre and via Simmerath and Einruhr it goes to the wonderfully wide Dreiborn plateau. From there along the Urftsee back to the starting point. There are several places to stop along...
Visitor info
Accessibility
Facilities
The easiest way to access the national park is via the information centers (or "national park gates") in Simmerath-Rurberg, Nideggen, Heimbach and Mönschau-Höfen. There is a tourist information office and exhibitions on various topics relating to the national park. Exciting information about flora and fauna is available at the Eifel National Park Center at the "International Place" Vogelsang IP. The center is open all year round, but the daily opening hours vary in summer and winter.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best trail for mountain biking in Eifel National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for mountain biking in Eifel National Park is Rur-Olef-Route, which has a 4.2 star rating from 14 reviews. This trail is 35.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 5,843 ft.
What is the longest mountain biking trail in Eifel National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest mountain biking trail in Eifel National Park is Valleys and Dams. This trail is estimated to be 47.1 mi long.
How many mountain biking trails are in Eifel National Park?
There are 8 mountain biking trails in Eifel National Park.These mountain biking trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 43 AllTrails community reviews.
Which mountain biking trail has the most elevation gain in Eifel National Park?
Rur-Olef-Route has the most elevation gain for mountain biking trails with 5,843 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is MTB Tour: West Wall and Vogelsang, which has 5,475 ft of elevation gain.
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