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Best paved trails in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park

Best paved trails in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park

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North Rhine-Westphalia
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The High Fens-Eifel Nature Park runs along the German-Belgian border. The German part is also known as the North Eifel Nature Park. North Rhine-Westphalia's only national park, the Eifel National Park, is located in the middle of the nature park.

The natural diversity of the park never ceases to amaze visitors. The upland moor in the Belgian "High Fens", rivers, streams and 15 lakes and reservoirs, the colorful biodiversity in the Limestone Eifel, wide and forested mountain heights of the High Eifel and the foothills of the Volcanic Eifel are just some of the highlights of the nature park.

Top sights

Rur
Rur
River
Ehrensteinsley
Ehrensteinsley
Peak
Das Stadtgespräch
Das Stadtgespräch
Spring
Hirschley
Hirschley
Picnic site
Obersee
Obersee
Reservoir
Taucherbucht
Taucherbucht
Bay

Top trails

  1. #1 - Beech Halls and Oak Slopes

    4.2 (139)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Panoramic hiking tour in Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this route you can marvel at the most beautiful sides of the Kermeter while being in the midst of a landscape of forest and water in the beautiful Eifel National Park. The almost 14-kilometer hike leads through oak and beech forests. On average, the trees here are 90 years old, although there are also specimens that are 250 years old. You first hike a few kilometers along the Rursee on well-developed paths. Later you reach the...

  2. #2 - Vennbahn Cycle Path Stage 1: Lammersdorf to Aachen

    4.6 (19)·Easy·23.9 mi·Est. 9–10 hr
    Popular cycle route from Germany to Luxembourg. The Rennbahn cycle path is a cross-border long-distance cycle path. The first stage leads from Lammersdorf to Aachen, alternating between the German and Luxembourg borders. For more than a century, the Vennbahn was the iron connection between Aachen and the north of Luxembourg; now, it is one of the longest cross-border railway cycle paths in Europe. Highlights: - Varied route - Muensterwald

  3. #3 - Art in the Bush

    4.8 (9)·Easy·1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Exceptional and popular circular route in the Eifel Nature Park near Heimbach in North Rhine-Westphalia. Nature meets art on this picturesque circular route. Along the way you will find sculptures, sculptures and installations by artists from the region. The "Art in the Bush" circular route is barrier-free and suitable for prams. Highlights: - Art objects along the way - Local flora and fauna - Refreshments

  4. #4 - Lammersdorf-Kalterherberg (Teilstück Vennbahn)

    4.4 (10)·Moderate·9.6 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    The Vennbahnradweg (also Vennbahn route or short Vennbahn) is a bicycle path, which has been created on the disused railway line of the Vennbahn between Aachen and Troisvierges (Luxembourg). This is only a part of the 128 km long cycle track. This tour is almost without a climb. Throughly new asparted bike path, only partially rising slightly, consequently cycling pleasure for the whole family.

  5. #5 - Brand - Walheim Loop

    3.2 (7)·Moderate·15.4 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr
    Scenic cycle tour near Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. A pleasant tour from Aachen Brand, which leads partly along the Vennbahnweg to Walheim and back. The route is relatively easy to cycle and has only a few climbs. There are beautiful views of the region along the way. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Rollefbach viaduct - Beautiful views
  6. Permanente RTF des RSC Schwalbe Aachen: Vennbahn

    #6 - Permanente RTF des RSC Schwalbe Aachen: Vennbahn

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·45 mi·Est. 16.5–18.5 hr
    The Vennbahn route is a permanent one of the RSC Schwalbe 08 Eilendorf and is a cycle route on the route of the former railway line between Aachen and Luxembourg. Vennbahn route: 72 km The starting point and destination is the bft petrol station - Von-Coels-Straße 137, 52080 Aachen-Eilendorf. The petrol station is open on working days from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on weekends from 8:00 a.m. This permanent is only active in the RTF season!
  7. RTF Dust Cloud Hoven – Route 153

    #7 - RTF Dust Cloud Hoven – Route 153

    5.0 (1)·Hard·90.2 mi·Est. 24 hr+
    Official route of the RTF of the RTC "Staubwolke" Hoven e.V. This is a long-distance road bike route that corresponds to the 153-kilometer route of the "RTF Staubwolke Hoven". The difficulty of the route is based solely on its extreme distance, which requires considerable stamina. The course is completely asphalted and non-technical and takes cyclists on a loop through the Voreifel and the flatlands around Hoven.
  8. RSG-Ford RTF 2021 - 220 Route

    #8 - RSG-Ford RTF 2021 - 220 Route

    5.0 (1)·Hard·126.4 mi·Est. 24 hr+
    Official route of the RTF. This route follows the challenging 220-kilometer route of the "RSG Ford RTF" (cycle tour), a classic cycle marathon. Designed exclusively for "racing bikes", this tour represents an extreme endurance challenge. The route is almost entirely asphalted and follows public roads. The route leads through the challenging, "hilly" terrain of the nearby Bergisches Land or Eifel region.
  9. RTF RSC Kerpen 112er Strecke

    #9 - RTF RSC Kerpen 112er Strecke

    4.0 (1)·Hard·69.3 mi·Est. 24 hr+
  10. Mönchengladbach Marathon 2019

    #10 - Mönchengladbach Marathon 2019

    Hard·145 mi·Est. 24 hr+
    This is the route of the Mönchengladbach Marathon 2017. Please note the StVo. It may be that some parts of this route have been specially blocked for the marathon and are now integrated again in normal traffic.
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Where is the best paved trail to hike in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best paved trail to hike in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park is Beech Halls and Oak Slopes, which has a 4.2 star rating from 139 reviews. This trail is 8.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,348 ft.

What is the longest paved trail in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest paved trail in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park is Mönchengladbach Marathon 2019. This trail is estimated to be 145.0 mi long.

How many paved trails are in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park?

There are 29 paved trails in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park.These paved trails have an average 4.4-star ratingfrom 202 AllTrails community reviews.

Which paved trail has the most elevation gain in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park?

Eifel bike tour: Aachen - Trier [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain for paved trails with 12,709 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Mönchengladbach Marathon 2019, which has 11,896 ft of elevation gain.

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