Best walking trails in Rhineland Nature Park
In the Rhineland Nature Park, visitors can enjoy the idyllic forests and fields as well as bubbling streams, ponds and meadows. The flora and fauna is wonderfully varied. There are also interesting cultural sights to discover from Roman times, when the Romans set up camps here and built water pipes to their cities.
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- 4.2 (46)·Easy·3.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Villeseen landscape, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is an entertaining and family-friendly circular route west of Bruehl. The Heider Bergsee, a relic of the opencast mine, is a nature reserve together with the neighboring Schluchtsee and offers - also thanks to many years of renaturation measures - countless plants, animals and birds a habitat. Highlights of the hike: - Heider mountain lake - lido - beautiful forest trails - Schluchtsee
- 4.6 (24)·Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrShort circular route with a panoramic view near Remagen, Rhineland-Palatinate Very nice short round around the Rodderberg. With a great view to Cologne (on a clear day you can even see Cologne Cathedral). From the Rolandsbogen you have a fantastic view over the Rhine. Highlights: - View of Cologne and the Rhine - Rolandseck Castle - beautiful forest and meadow paths
- 4.5 (34)·Easy·3.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop in the Rhineland Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The A17 loop leads once around the Annaberger Hof over a distance of a good five and a half kilometres. After the hike in the Kottenforst, it is possible to visit the nearby Waldau game reserve. The "Haus der Natur" ("House of Nature") is also located near the game reserve and offers refreshments. The start is at the car park next to the "Ippendorf Altenheim" bus stop. Highlights of the hike: - Detour to the Waldau...
- 3.9 (20)·Easy·1.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrRelaxed circular walk near Brühl in North Rhine-Westphalia This circular walk always runs along the banks of the Berggeisterweiher and the Lucretia Lake, which is also located in the beautiful Rhineland Nature Park. Highlights: - View of the Bergeisterweiher & Lake Lucretia - shady forest paths - Birkhof chapel
- 4.5 (20)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrNice walk around the Bleibtreusee near Brühl in North Rhine-Westphalia West of Brühl, this route runs on a short circuit around the beautiful Bleibtreusee. In the north there is a beautiful natural beach that invites you to swim. Highlights: - View of the Bleibtreusee - Swimming at the natural beach of Bleibtreusee - Forest areas on the shore
- 4.3 (26)·Easy·2.6 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrThis loop leads around Lake Zülpich, a water sports lake that emerged from the former Frechen open-cast lignite mine. The trail usually starts at the main entrance to the lake park, the site of the former state garden show, and offers wide views across the water. The area is an important resting place for migratory birds; especially in winter, coots, great crested grebes and various duck species can be observed here. Reedbeds and young willows grow along the banks, forming the transition to...
- 4.2 (39)·Easy·1.6 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrRelaxed or sporty round in the Euskirchen city forest. A walk through the city forest in Euskirchen. Depending on your mood, you can simply go for a walk or use the fitness trail for sporting activities. There are several restaurants around the city forest where you can stop for a bite to eat. The start is at the parking lot in Münstereifeler Straße. Highlights: - Exercise trail - Schiller stone near the route
- 4.4 (11)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrCertified, cultural-historical quality hiking trail in Zülpich, North Rhine-Westphalia. The 8-kilometer circular route takes you past various cultural and historical sights and great natural landscapes. Here you can find one of the best preserved Roman thermal baths in the city of Zülpich, which has been in operation since the 1st century BC. Chr. Exists. The tour through the historic old town is followed by a round trip around Lake Zülpich, where you can swim. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 4.5 (9)·Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Rhineland Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The A12 loop trail in the Kottenforst leads around the Herman Loes monument. The route is marked with a white "A12" on a black background. After about half of the route you can have a picnic in the shelter on Venner Ringwall. Highlights of the hike: - Venner ring wall - well developed forest trails
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Where is the best trail for walking in Rhineland Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for walking in Rhineland Nature Park is Heider Bergsee Loop, which has a 4.2 star rating from 46 reviews. This trail is 3.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 305 ft.
What is the longest walking trail in Rhineland Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Rhineland Nature Park is Südlich von Weilerswist. This trail is estimated to be 5.3 mi long.
How many walking trails are in Rhineland Nature Park?
There are 30 walking trails in Rhineland Nature Park.These walking trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 441 AllTrails community reviews.
Which walking trail has the most elevation gain in Rhineland Nature Park?
Rund um Liessem has the most elevation gain for walking trails with 416 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Alfter Runde, which has 416 ft of elevation gain.
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