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Best rails trails in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park

Best rails 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 - 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

  2. #2 - Vennbahnweg Brand-Raeren

    4.1 (4)·Moderate·3.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    A small part of the Vennbahnweg in Belgium, in the province of Liège. This bike path is built on the older train route called the Vennbahn. This connected the industrial centers of Aachen and Luxembourg in the shortest possible way. Every year many cyclists come to enjoy the beautiful surroundings by bike. There are also many hiking trails in this area, a very nice area to enjoy nature.

  3. #3 - Professer Schürmann-Weg 42

    4.3 (11)·Easy·4.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Family-friendly route in Kreuzau, North Rhine-Westphalia. This scenic route starts in Kreuzau and ends in Nideggen. This is the shorter route from Kreuzau to Obermaubach, which can also be covered with the Rurtalbahn, which runs every hour. The trail, which has existed for over 100 years, is named after the former chairman of the Eifel Association, Professor Ferdinand Schürmann. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views

  4. #4 - Ahr-Radweg Etappe 1: Blankenheim - Hönningen

    4.5 (3)·Moderate·24.9 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
    This route is Stage 1 of the Ahr Bike Trail, a multi-day bike trail in Germany that runs from Blankenheim to Hönningen. Starting at the source of the Ahr in Blankenheim, the route follows the course of the Ahr River through the Eifel. Cyclists pass historic sites such as Blankenheim Castle, cross viaducts, and ride through the Lampertstal Nature Reserve. The route winds through picturesque Eifel villages like Antweiler and Schuld until reaching the stage’s destination, Hönningen. Wild camping...
  5. Permanente RTF des RSC Schwalbe Aachen: Vennbahn

    #5 - 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!

  6. #6 - Bärbelkreuz ab Vogelsang

    3.0 (1)·Moderate·57.7 mi·Est. 24 hr+
    The first 10 km go over the old Panzerstrasse. Then it goes a few kilometers along the B258 until the route turns right to the Oleftalsperre. This is where the gravel / gravel begins. From km15 to km35, the route is mostly unpaved. Then come 20km over roads before it goes back to the gravel at km59. The difficulty of the day is the 16% climb from the Victor Neels Bridge up to Vogelsang. The route ends at the terrace / restaurant.
  7. Vennbahn Cycle Path [CLOSED]

    #7 - Vennbahn Cycle Path [CLOSED]

    4.6 (9)·Hard·77.9 mi·Est. 24 hr+
    Border-crossing railroad line cycle route from Aaachen to Troisvierges. This is one of the longest railroad line cycle paths in Europe and runs through three countries - Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg. The cycle path runs along the former railroad line between Aachen and Troisvierges. Most of the route is asphalted. Through St. Vith, the cycle path runs away from the railroad line on roads with little traffic. The scenery is definitely worth it. Overnight accommodation along the route is...

  8. #8 - Roetgen - High Fens [CLOSED]

    4.4 (10)·Moderate·24 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
    Versatile and promising bike tour in the North Eifel Nature Park. Where many cyclists used to get lost in the heath, you can now follow this cycle path. Discover the beautiful heath and heath landscape of the High Fens by bike and enjoy a unique natural highlight in the Liège region. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful nature around Raeren

  9. #9 - Grenzerlebnisse (Wanderbares Monschau Nr. 34) [CLOSED]

    4.2 (11)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
  10. Eifel: Stadtkyll - Pruem - Bleialf

    #10 - Eifel: Stadtkyll - Pruem - Bleialf

    Hard·46.1 mi·Est. 18–19.5 hr
    Varied bike tour in the Hohes Venn-Eifel nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This cycle tour through the West Eifel, classified as difficult due to several steep climbs, runs from Stadtkyll via Pronsfeld to Pruem and Olzheim. For long stretches you will be accompanied by pretty rivers such as the Our or the Pruem. There are places to stop for refreshments in the town of Pruem, where a detour to the Saint Salvator Basilica is also worthwhile. Highlights of the bike tour: - Stadtkyll -...
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Where is the best rails trail to hike in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best rails trail to hike in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park is Vennbahn Cycle Path Stage 1: Lammersdorf to Aachen, which has a 4.6 star rating from 19 reviews. This trail is 23.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,348 ft.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest rails trail in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park is Holzheim circuit [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 87.2 mi long.

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

There are 12 rail trails in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park.These rail trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 74 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Holzheim circuit [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain for rail trails with 8,389 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Vennbahn Cycle Path [CLOSED], which has 7,050 ft of elevation gain.

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