Best trails near Burg Blens
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Want to check out Burg Blens from the trail? Good news: 13 trails will get you there, including camping and hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore Burg Blens from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 11 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Blens are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (8)·Hard·9.8 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPicturesque, idyllic circular hike near Heimbach in North Rhine-Westphalia. This varied circular hike starts at the train station in Blens and leads through beautiful oak forests and along the red sandstone rocks up to Mariawald Abbey. Here you can make a "pit stop" in the cozy monastery restaurant before it then goes (downhill) to Heimbach and over the Eichelberg back to the starting point of the tour. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Varied natural landscapes - Refreshments
- 4.7 (7)·Easy·3.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrRomantic loop through the Rur Valley in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This beautiful route leads along meadows, picturesque pastures, fields and small hills into the Rur Valley, which is wide at this point. We recommend the easy path for an afternoon walk, which children and seniors can also join, as there are a number of benches that invite you to take a break. On the way you can enjoy great panoramic views of the red sandstone rocks Jufferlei, Breideslei and Engelslei and...
- 5.0 (9)·Moderate·22.9 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrPopular and promising section of the RurUfer cycle path from Düren to Heimbach, near Düren, North Rhine-Westphalia. The mostly flat RurUfer cycle path begins in the Belgian High Fens and ends in Roermond in the Netherlands. Past red sandstone cliffs, mill ponds and the Obermaubach reservoir, you continue to Heimbach. Highlights: - Charming city of Düren - Buntsandsteinfelsen (Nideggen) - Citadel (Jülich) --------------------------------------- Further information on the RurUfer cycle...
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·9.7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrA varied and idyllic hike from Nideggen to Heimbach in North Rhine-Westphalia. This hike is all about castles. It starts at Nideggen-Brück railroad station and leads steeply up to Nideggen Castle on beautiful forest paths. Here you can explore the castle grounds and enjoy the magnificent panorama. The route then continues along the Rur to Blens Castle and on to Hausen Castle. From there, the route continues to the last castle on this route in Heimbach. This route can be shortened at any...
- 4.0 (6)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPicturesque Eifel circular route to the castles in Heimbach and Blens in North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular hike starts in Heimbach and leads along beautiful forest and field paths along the Rur and the Buntsandsteinfelsen. An entertaining hike in which you have to overcome a few meters in altitude. Great views and nice rest areas are the reward for these efforts. Highlights: - Castle Hengebach - Castle Blens - Beautiful views - Varied natural landscapes - Refreshments
- 4.8 (6)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrFirst, the Nur is crossed to finally walk through Mühlbachstraße through the village. This is followed by an exhausting section. Many steps lead up to Hundsley, from where wonderful views are guaranteed. After that it becomes a little easier and it goes slightly downhill into the Ismustal. Afterwards you can enjoy the sun on the rocky plateau in the Rosstal.
- 4.5 (4)·Hard·8.9 miDiverse, adventurous nature hike in the Eifel National Park. This second half of this beautiful route includes trails that may become seasonally overgrown. The forest is alive. Therefore, you should consider in advance whether you want to take a slightly longer detour or - armed with hiking equipment and provisions - embark on the adventure and the associated risks. The hike starts in Blens on Odenbachstraße at the Kölner Eifelhütte. Of course, this hike can also be started from Schmidt...
- 3.4 (6)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrWonderful loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia The hike starts at the St. George Chapel car park in Blens. The Odenbachstraße leads in the direction of the Odenbachtal. It follows the course of the creek for a while and then it goes up a slight incline into the forests near Blens and Lübbenau. It is possible to have a picnic along the way.
- 3.4 (7)·Hard·11.1 mi·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrPromising hiking and mountain bike tour in Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. The hike begins in Blens at the Cologne Eifelhütte in Odenbachtalstrasse. Hike from Blens to Hausen and over the Hausener Busch to the Eifelhöhe and down into the valley of the Hausener Bach. Highlights of the route: - Idyllic, varied natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Great views of the area
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·10 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis trail leads from Nideggen to Blens and over the Klemenzstock back to Nideggen. The Nideggen Castle, built in 1177 by Count Wilhelm II of Jülich, is an imposing hill fort that played an important role in the Rhineland for centuries. In the War of Succession 1542, the castle was taken and largely destroyed. The reconstruction began in the 20th century. Today the castle has a restaurant and museum.
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Blens?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Blens. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 10 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Blens?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Blens is Blens to the Mariawald Abbey, which has a 4.4 star rating from 8 reviews. This trail is 9.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,001 ft.
What is the longest trail near Burg Blens?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Blens is Rur-Tour (Kirchentouren im Nationalpark Eifel). This trail is estimated to be 23.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Blens?
Burg Blens: With an ascent of 2,624 ft, Rur-Tour (Kirchentouren im Nationalpark Eifel) has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Blenser Zickzack with 2,188 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Blens?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Blens is Blens to the Mariawald Abbey with a 4.4-star rating from 8 reviews.
