Best trails near 317
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Want to check out 317 from the trail? Good news: 17 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. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 17 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near 317 are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.6 (393)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrScenic loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This beautiful Eifel hike can be walked in both directions. No matter which direction, one of the most beautiful vantage points in North Rhine-Westphalia awaits! The hike begins at the car park at the Rurberg pumping station, near Paulushofdamm. The dam is crossed and then it goes either to the left steeply up into the forest and to the Hirschley viewpoint or to the right along the banks of the Urft to the Urfttalsperre and from...
- 4.6 (244)·Hard·10.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This scenic tour is all about the water. The starting point is in Einruhr, and it goes through the lush deciduous forests near the banks of the Obersee. After crossing the impressive Urftsee dam, the path runs along the banks of the Obersee in the direction of Rurberg. After crossing the Paulushofdamm, there are cafés and a snack bar in the village. On the lake's western shore, it then returns to Einruhr. If the whole...
- 4.5 (73)·Hard·11 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This marvellous hike is quite long, but apart from a few steep climbs, it is easy to master with a medium level of fitness. Along the way, the beautiful landscape of the Dreiborn plateau and the lakeside paths along the Obersee lake can be enjoyed. There are always benches to rest and eat at for a picnic. There are refreshment stops in Rurberg, at the Urft dam and in Einruhr. The hike can also be walked in a clockwise...
- 4.5 (49)·Moderate·2.9 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia There are several options for this hike: you can take the bus to the Urfttalsperre and hike the route from there to Rurberg. The second option is to take a boat trip from Rurberg to the Urfttalsperre and walk back from there, or you can hike back and forth from Rurberg. At the Urfttalsperre you can take a break in the excursion restaurant. The ships sail between Easter and autumn and you should find out about the sailing times...
- 4.5 (72)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrBeautiful hiking trail at the Urftsee near Schleiden in North Rhine-Westphalia Starting at the hiking car park, this route runs along beautiful forest paths to the shore of Lake Urft. A particularly impressive gem is the Paulushofdamm near Ruhrberg and the Urftalsperre. The route always runs through the Eifel National Park. Highlights: - shady forest paths - Paulushofdamm - Urf Dam
- 4.5 (42)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrBeautiful hiking trail at the Urftsee in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This loop runs along the banks of the Urftsee and over shady forest paths to the Urftseetalsperre. Here you can take a break in the excursion restaurant and then start the ascent in the direction of the Honigberg. At the Hirschley viewpoint you can take a break on the benches and enjoy the view. Highlights: - Urftsee reservoir - Urftseetalsperre - Hirschley viewpoint
- 4.2 (24)·Hard·27.1 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrPopular Loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This is a wonderful, but at over 40 km also quite demanding loop through the Eifel National Park. The route runs almost permanently directly on the banks of the most beautiful waters in the national park, including the Urft and the Rur with their famous dams. There are places to stay and eat. Accessible by bus and train (Simmerath Einruhr stop). Highlights of the hike: - Rurtalsperre - Urft Dam
- 4.8 (25)·Hard·15.2 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrPicturesque and scenic loop near Simmerath in North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic loop starts at the National Park gate in Rurberg and leads along beautiful forest and field paths along the Rur through the Eifel National Park. Somewhat steeper ascents and descents require a good level of fitness. But the effort is worth it - there are wonderful panoramic views over the landscape. There are refreshment stops in Einruhr, Vogelsang and Rurberg. Highlights: - Wollseifen deserted settlement -...
- 4.8 (10)·Hard·34 mi·Est. 14.5–16 hrPopular loop in the Eifel National Park near Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. This long and varied tour in the Eifel National Park leads, of course, along 4 beautiful lakes. First it goes along the Heimbach reservoir, then to the Rursee, on to the Urftsee and along the Obersee. Especially on sunny days you can enjoy the glittering blue and wonderfully green natural panorama on the banks. In some places the path is very steep, especially up to Vogelsang and Walberhof. Overall, you need a...
- 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...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near 317?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near 317. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 12 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near 317?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near 317 is Urft Dam and Hirschley, which has a 4.6 star rating from 393 reviews. This trail is 6.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,082 ft.
What is the longest trail near 317?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near 317 is MTB Tour: Vogelsang - Rurtalsperre - Einruhr. This trail is estimated to be 34.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near 317?
317: With an ascent of 4,494 ft, Four Lakes has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is MTB Tour: Vogelsang - Rurtalsperre - Einruhr with 4,396 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near 317?
The most popular and difficult trail near 317 is Water Landscape Route with a 4.6-star rating from 244 reviews.