Best trails near Hirschley
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Want to check out Hirschley from the trail? Good news: 12 trails will get you there, including hiking 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 11 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Hirschley are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 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...
- 4.5 (207)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia The loop leads through the Wilder Kermeter and to the popular Hirschley vantage point, from where you can enjoy wonderful views of the Eifel landscape. If you take some provisions with you, you can also enjoy a picnic with the beautiful view. Highlights: - Hirschley viewpoint - Wild trail near route - Viewpoint "View of Urftsee"
- 4.2 (138)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic hiking tour in Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this route you can marvel at the most beautiful sides of the Kermeter while being in the midst of a landscape of forest and water in the beautiful Eifel National Park. The almost 14-kilometer hike leads through oak and beech forests. On average, the trees here are 90 years old, although there are also specimens that are 250 years old. You first hike a few kilometers along the Rursee on well-developed paths. Later you reach the...
- 4.5 (99)·Easy·2.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrBarrier-free loop for the whole family near Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. This family-friendly trail can be explored independently or as a guided tour with a ranger. The Hirschley viewpoint is a wonderful spot for a picnic with great views included. Highlights: - Hirschley viewpoint with tactile bronze model - Vogelsang lookout point
- 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
- 4.4 (65)·Hard·10.3 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrScenic loop twice over the Kermeter and to the Urftsee in the Eifel National Park. It starts at the hiking car park in Büdenbach. The mountainous hike leads almost exclusively through shady forests, with long ascents and descents, which are always worthwhile because of the great views. This is especially true on summer days, when the glittering lakes and the vibrant green of the forest complement each other beautifully. It goes over the forest-covered ridge of Kermeter and then over its...
- 4.5 (37)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrScenic circular hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route starts in Rurberg, crosses the Paulushofdamm and then goes up towards Honigberg. The impressive Rur dam, lush forests with oak and beech trees and easy-to-walk paths look like a short cure in the great outdoors. A special highlight is the well-signposted Hirschley viewing point. A wonderful and romantic panoramic view from there rewards the climb. You can enjoy a well-deserved rest with a picnic and a...
- 4.6 (40)·Hard·10.8 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPicturesque hiking trail with great views in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Great loop that starts in Einruhr. Parking spaces and a bus stop are available. A special highlight on the tour is the great Obersee. Swimming is prohibited in the Obersee. If you want to swim, there is an integrated natural adventure pool in Einruhr. Highlights of the tour: - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Pretty prospects - Rur, Ober and Urft reservoirs - Eifel National Park
- 4.5 (12)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThird stage of the "Bachtäler Höhenroute" long-distance hiking trail in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the third and last stage of the Bachtäler Höhenroute. The hike connects two of the most famous reservoirs in the Eifel National Park and leads through the core zone of the park. The starting point is the Büdenbach car park near Schwammenauel. There is also a bus that goes here. The route ends at the Urftsee at the excursion restaurant. From here you can continue...
- 4.0 (3)·Hard·25.8 mi·Est. 12–13 hrScenic mountain bike tour in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour leads through the sometimes steep ups and downs of the magnificent Eifel landscape. Most of the time it goes through the forest. But since it also goes along rivers, the Rursee and Urftsee and Heimbach, it never gets boring on the way. A stop in Heimach is worthwhile to discover the old town and find a café for a break. The starting point can be reached by bus and train. Highlights of the hike: - Urft...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Hirschley?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Hirschley. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 11 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Hirschley?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Hirschley 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 Hirschley?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Hirschley is MTB Tour: Gemünd - Rursee - Urftsee - Vogelsang. This trail is estimated to be 25.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Hirschley?
Hirschley: With an ascent of 3,969 ft, MTB Tour: Gemünd - Rursee - Urftsee - Vogelsang has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Bachtäler-Höhenroute (Fernwanderweg) with 3,943 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Hirschley?
The most popular and difficult trail near Hirschley is Schwammenauel - Urfttal Dam with a 4.4-star rating from 65 reviews.