Best trails near Hochkoppel
3.6(39 reviews)
Want to check out Hochkoppel from the trail? Good news: 10 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. Explore Hochkoppel from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Hochkoppel are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 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...
- 4.3 (11)·Easy·4.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly route in Kreuzau, North Rhine-Westphalia. This scenic route starts in Kreuzau and ends in Nideggen. This is the shorter route from Kreuzau to Obermaubach, which can also be covered with the Rurtalbahn, which runs every hour. The trail, which has existed for over 100 years, is named after the former chairman of the Eifel Association, Professor Ferdinand Schürmann. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views
- 3.5 (3)·Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular and informative bike and hiking trail near Kreuzau, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful circular route starts at the sports field in Udingen and leads over beautiful forest and fortress paths along the east bank of the Obermaubacher reservoir, past beautiful viewpoints. Highlights: - Wonderful prospects - Local flora and fauna - Diverse natural landscapes
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPicturesque and promising circular hike near Kreuzau in North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular hike starts in Bilstein and leads through the Buntsandstein nature reserve, via Schlagstein to Untermaubach. The Engelsblick offers wonderful views of the region. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
- 4.1 (6)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly hike with great views in Kreuzau, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular hike starts at the sports field in Winden. Following hiking trail no. 12, it goes over Mainzer Straße, past Üdingen and uphill to Bilstein. The path leads through some wooded areas - but mostly over beautiful fields with extensive views. This route can be walked all year round and also invites you to take a nice winter walk. Highlights: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna -...
- 3.0 (4)·Moderate·16.1 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis is a hike or recommended bike ride (due to the total length) of Düren direction Untermaubach and back. The hike recalls the industrialization of the residents of the Rur. Predominantly paper industry. In addition to modern industrial halls, industrial plants from the beginning of the 19th century can be seen here, beautifully situated near rivers. You can also do the tour hiking, but here is the respective return trip with the Rurtalbahn recommended.
- 3.0 (3)·Easy·4.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrIdyllic circular route around Winden, North Rhine-Westphalia. It all starts at the sports field in Winden. Most of the circular route leads through the forest. On the Hemgenberg you can enjoy beautiful views over meadows and fields of the Eifel. Highlights: - Local flora and fauna - Diverse natural landscapes
- 1.9 (2)·Moderate·13.5 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular theme trail in the Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The water adventure trail begins in Kreuzau and runs more than 20 km through the Rur Valley and around the Obermaubach reservoir. The hiking highlights range from historical sites such as the Schneidhausen weir, which is one of the oldest weirs in the Kreuzau community, to the listed weir systems and mill ponds, and to the Obermaubach reservoir nature reserve. You also get to enjoy views from the Rur valley to...
- Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrBy train and bus: From Aachen Hbf with the "Euregiobahn", "RE 1" or "RE 9" to Düren station. By bus line 286 from Düren train station to the "Forsthaus Hubertushöhe" stop. Back with the "Rurtalbahn" from Kreuzau station to Düren. There are various places to stop for a break in Kreuzau. Note: The last km are on cycle paths near the Rur and can be very busy on weekends!
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Hochkoppel?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Hochkoppel. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Hochkoppel?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Hochkoppel is Rur-Ufer-Radweg, which has a 5.0 star rating from 9 reviews. This trail is 22.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,863 ft.
What is the longest trail near Hochkoppel?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Hochkoppel is Rund um Düren 2016 (einfache Eifelrunde) GPSies. This trail is estimated to be 40.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Hochkoppel?
Hochkoppel: With an ascent of 4,071 ft, Rund um Düren 2016 (einfache Eifelrunde) GPSies has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rur-Ufer-Radweg with 1,863 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Hochkoppel?
The most popular and difficult trail near Hochkoppel is Rund um Düren 2016 (einfache Eifelrunde) GPSies with a -star rating from 0 reviews.
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- Rur
- Fischtreppe
- Stausee Obermaubach
- Waldkapelle
- Engelsblick
- Engels-Blick-Hütte
- Hochkoppel
- Burg Drove
- Burg Untermaubach
- Teufelsloch
- Eifelblick Waldkapelle Obermaubach
- Eifelblick Schafsbenden
- Heiliger Pütz
- Amphibienschutzgewässer
- Panzer-Kettenreinigungsanlage
- Hemgenberg
- An den drei Erken
- Freizeitfreunden Rurtal e.V.
- Mauerreste
- Decke Boom (Marieneiche)