Best trails near Burg Hengebach
4.4(706 reviews)
Want to check out Burg Hengebach from the trail? Good news: 37 trails will get you there, including hiking, camping, and backpacking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore Burg Hengebach from one of 3 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 34 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Hengebach are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (129)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular nature hiking excursion in Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia The tour starts at the train station in Heimbach. It goes over the Rur wooden bridge and then, following the signs, past the Kurpark to the Art Nouveau hydroelectric power station. There the lake is crossed and along the green shore it goes back to Heimbach. The route can also be shortened; then it only goes to the dam. On the way there is the possibility to take a pedal boat across the reservoir in Heimbach at a boat...
- 4.5 (90)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrIdyllic loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This beautiful loop is one of the Eifel tipple tours and a well-known highlight of the hiking routes in the national park. It leads to Mariawald Trappist Abbey and then around the Heimbach reservoir. It also passes the Art Nouveau Heimbach power station. There are refreshment stops in Mariawald and on the banks of the Rur. Highlights: - Hengebach Castle near the route - Mariawald Monastery - Heimbach power station
- 4.6 (51)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried hiking tour in Mariawald, North Rhine-Westphalia. This fantastic circular hike is located in the Eifel National Park and leads through a picturesque natural landscape. The highlight on this path is the Heimbach dam. Highlights of the tour: - Heimbach reservoir - Castle Hengebach - Along the Rur - Mariawald Monastery - Steinbachtal - Eifel resort holiday village
- 4.5 (38)·Hard·15.2 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrGreat view hiking loop where you get to see Urft Dam and Vogelsang historic site. Either direction is great and both the Urft Dam and Vogelsang have restaurants you can stop at to have a drink and some food. Paths are clearly marked and well maintained. Some sections have shade and others are in the sun. Great day long hiking trip!
- 4.4 (28)·Hard·14.3 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrIdyllic section of the Wilderness Trail in the Eifel Along the route, nature is deliberately left to its own devices, so that the wilderness is slowly but surely returning. The third part of the popular hiking trail leads through the Kermeter ridge, which is considered the heart of the national park. Here you can enjoy extensive beech and oak forests and discover a lot along the way. The route begins at the national park gate in Gemünd and leads through impressive beech forests, past the...
- 4.6 (29)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrFamily-friendly hiking tour in Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. This excursion is the shorter and less strenuous version of the “Places of Power” hike. Starting in Heimbach, it goes in the direction of the Rurtalsperre Schwammenauel. You pass the impressive Art Nouveau hydroelectric power station. Then it goes through the Eifeler Tor and along the southern bank of the Rur back to the starting point in Heimbach. This route offers many romantic mountain and lake views. Highlights of the...
- 4.5 (49)·Moderate·9.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried hill hike in and around Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. This really beautiful route starts at the town hall and requires moderate fitness and sturdy shoes, as it goes up the hilltops in the area. The effort is compensated by great views. Wandering through the idyllic nature, the trail leads to wild plants, fairytale streams and lots of relaxing greenery. In Heimbach are various places to stop for refreshments. There are also several shelters and places to sit along the way, mostly...
- 4.6 (29)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried loop around the Heimbach reservoir, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful loop leads along green banks once around the Heimbach reservoir. Magnificent mixed forests line the path along the water's edge. The route passes several small nature reserves along the way. Also known as the "jungle trail" by the locals, there is plenty to discover and explore along the way that is also suitable for young children. Refreshment stops are available in Heimbach and a little further along the...
- 4.5 (38)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrWonderful loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia A hike into the Wilder Kermeter area, to the Mariawald monastery and via the Way of the Cross back to the starting point in Heimbach. It goes through majestic beech forests, along rugged rocks and past gnarled oaks, ferns and moss carpets. At the monastery you can stop at the restaurant there and there are also cafés and restaurants near the castle. Highlights: - Castle Hengebach - Mariawald Monastery
- 4.4 (14)·Moderate·2.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the beautiful Rur-Eifel This short circular hiking trail is marked with the hiking trail marking 29. The route leads from Heimbach into the woods on the Meuchelberg. This is a circular mountain in the Rur valley, which rises above the Heimbach reservoir and officially runs under the name of Meuchelberg nature reserve and south-facing slopes at the Heimbach reservoir. The valley slopes of this region, which are characterized by steep rock formations, are very...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Hengebach?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Hengebach. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 29 hiking trails, 7 backpacking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Hengebach?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Hengebach is Heimbach Reservoir, which has a 4.4 star rating from 129 reviews. This trail is 3.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 301 ft.
What is the longest trail near Burg Hengebach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Hengebach is Rurseerunde in 3 Etappen. This trail is estimated to be 38.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Hengebach?
Burg Hengebach: With an ascent of 6,138 ft, Rurseerunde in 3 Etappen has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Buntsandsteinroute with 4,822 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Hengebach?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Hengebach is Von Heimbach über Vogelsang zur Urfter Staumauer with a 4.5-star rating from 38 reviews.
