Best trails near Oberes Ahrtal
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Want to check out Oberes Ahrtal from the trail? Good news: 41 trails will get you there, including hiking and camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore Oberes Ahrtal from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 39 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Oberes Ahrtal are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 3.9 (8)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrShortened version of a popular quality hiking trail in the Obere Ahr nature reserve, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is part of the quality hiking trail Wanderbares Deutschland "EifelSpur: Where the Ahr starts", which leads for the spring of the Ahr. On narrow paths you walk through the cool forests of the North Eifel. Fragrant meadows and extensive pastures are also part of this hike. Highlights of the hike: - Views over the North Eifel - Ahr spring - diverse landscapes
- 4.8 (7)·Hard·10.9 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis route follows Stage 4 of the AhrSteig, a long-distance hiking trail in Germany, and connects Insul with Kreuzberg. Passing through Sierscheid, the trail leads up to Dümpelhardt and Linder Höhe, offering panoramic views of the Eifel, then passes the Krippenkapelle chapel and descends to the Kreuzberg train station. Overnight stays are available at inns in Insul, Liers, and Kreuzberg. Be sure to bring water with you and refill your supply in these towns. Trains and buses connect the start...
- 4.5 (9)·Hard·10.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrCertified, exciting quality hiking trail near Blankenheim, North Rhine-Westphalia. Follow the tracks of the Ahr for 16 kilometers. "Fun Fact": The source of the Ahr lies in the basement of a half-timbered house, built in 1726. The route leads through Blankenheim, along a canal under Blankenheim Castle and through the romantic Ahr Valley. Highlights of the hike: - Ahr origin - Upper Ahr nature reserve - Castle Blankenheim --------------------------------------------------...
- 4.6 (4)·Hard·12 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route follows Stage 3 of the AhrSteig, a long-distance hiking trail in Germany, and connects Aremberg with Insul. From the castle ruins on Aremberg—the highest point of the entire trail—the route leads along steep forest paths through Eichenbach and past sandstone formations to Schuld. Hikers pass the Schorn Chapel and the open-air theater before the ascent to Spicher Ley is rewarded with views of the Ahr Valley, finally ending at the Prümer Tor natural monument in Insul. Overnight stays...
- 4.5 (6)·Easy·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrHike close to nature in the Schafbergtal This circular hiking trail leads into the idyllic Schafbach valley with the natural Schafbach. This meanders through species-rich meadows and pastures and has a great deal of momentum of its own, with steep banks, deadwood, gravel and sandbanks, which makes the hike particularly exciting.
- 3.9 (3)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis route is stage 1 of the AhrSteig, a long-distance trail in Germany, running from Blankenheim to Freilinger See. Starting at the Ahr spring in historic Blankenheim, the path passes the Eifel Museum, ascends through beech forests to the Birker Berg plateau, and continues past Bohrsberg to Freilinger See. Overnight stays are available in local guest houses and accommodations near Blankenheim and Freilingen. Water should be packed for the day and refilled at starting or ending points. Both...
- 4.1 (6)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrBeautiful hiking trail from Insul along the Ahr Valley in Rhineland-Palatinate This hike runs through the beautiful Ahr Valley, which also runs in a southerly direction to Winnerath. Along the route you can marvel at the beautiful Ahr valley and also hilly forest and field paths on the way towards Winnerath. Highlights: - beautiful Ahr valley - extensive panoramic views - Forest and field paths
- 4.7 (7)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis official hiking trail from Nordeifel Tourismus GmbH leads from Ahrdorf over atmospheric dirt roads back to Ahrdorf. The hike is named after a Kölschrock album by BAP that was released in 1982. The start of the hike is the village of Ahrdorf. The hiking trail, which is very well signposted, leads on most parts along agricultural pastures and meadows, with two short forest sections and offers great views of the Ahrberg, the Hohe Acht and Nürburg. You also hike through the idyllic village...
- 4.3 (10)·Moderate·9.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPanoramic hike in the High Eifel. The route is not signposted, but it promises magnificent views. Parts of the trail run parallel to the Dreisbach stream and the route passes the ruins of the Dreisbach mill, the Eichenbach chapel and the Oberahr. The route then climbs back up to Wershofen. The beautiful forest and field passages are less frequented, so the tranquillity of nature can be enjoyed. There is a refreshment stop at the starting point. Highlights: - 14 Nothelfer Chapel
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Oberes Ahrtal?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Oberes Ahrtal. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 33 hiking trails, 8 trail running trails, 6 mountain biking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Oberes Ahrtal?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Oberes Ahrtal is EifelSpur: Wo die Ahr entspringt (kurz), which has a 3.9 star rating from 8 reviews. This trail is 5.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 784 ft.
What is the longest trail near Oberes Ahrtal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Oberes Ahrtal is Muehlenbach - Nuerburgring - Nohner Waterfalls. This trail is estimated to be 32.4 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Oberes Ahrtal?
Oberes Ahrtal: With an ascent of 4,402 ft, Auf den Spuren alter Mühlen ab Adenau has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Muehlenbach - Nuerburgring - Nohner Waterfalls with 4,219 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Oberes Ahrtal?
The most popular and difficult trail near Oberes Ahrtal is Ahrsteig Stage 4: Insul – Kreuzberg with a 4.8-star rating from 7 reviews.
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