Best trails near Hohenbach
4.6(907 reviews)
Want to check out Hohenbach 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 Hohenbach 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 (208)·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"
- 4.5 (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...
- 4.6 (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 (38)·Moderate·7.6 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrBeautiful loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This is exactly the right place to spend a day in the cooling shade of the forest during the summer months. The one or other ascent is quite challenging, but overall the route is easy to master. There are always beautiful views of the Rur and Rursee and there are plenty of benches for a picnic. The start is at the Kermeter car park. There is also a WC here. Highlights: - Views of the Eifel landscape
- 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...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·10.3 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrSegment 3 of the StauSeeSteig runs along Rursee and Urftsee. This is segment 3 of the StauSeeSteig, from Hasenfeld to Woffelsbach. A beautiful route, starting on the banks of the impressive Rursee. In the forests, the route ascends to some viewpoints. The last part of the route follows the Urft, which connects the Urftsee and Rursee. The StauSeeSteig is an impressive long-distance hike plotted by the Dutch Mountain Film Festival. The hike is centered on seven German and Belgian...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Hohenbach?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Hohenbach. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 11 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Hohenbach?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Hohenbach 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 Hohenbach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Hohenbach 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 Hohenbach?
Hohenbach: 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 Hohenbach?
The most popular and difficult trail near Hohenbach is Schwammenauel - Urfttal Dam with a 4.4-star rating from 65 reviews.