Best trails near Brandenburger Tor
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Want to check out Brandenburger Tor from the trail? Good news: 9 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. Explore Brandenburger Tor from one of 3 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Brandenburger Tor are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (10)·Hard·10.6 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop trail in the North Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The beaver trail (loop trail 05) can best be started from the Huertgenwald hiking car park "Brandenburg Gate". Following the hiking sign 05 you walk around the Rondsberg and along the southern shore areas of the Wehebachtalsperre. Accompanied by the Red Wehebach, the route runs south until you reach the refuge at the potato tree, from where you hike back to the car park through the Wehebachtal and Leyberg nature...
- 4.2 (6)·Hard·14.2 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrVaried loop trail in the North Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This wonderful hike through the Huertgen Forest will enchant you with its untouched nature. Most of the route runs through the forest. You walk through the fields around Raffelsbrand before diving into the mystical moor landscape of the Todtengrund. Highlights of the hike: - Wehebachtal and Leyberg nature reserve - Todtengrund - Boardwalks through the moor - Huertgen Forest
- 4.0 (7)·Easy·3.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrThe area surrounding the Waldseistrikt "Wilde Sau" had become the killing field of the Western Front after months of fighting. Regiments of three American divisions, the 9th, the 28th and the 4th, had fought here and suffered heavy casualties. The start is at the Wanderparkplatz Brandenburger Tor, which got its name from the large wild gate there.
- 4.3 (5)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrIdyllic hike in the Weiße Wehe valley, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful hike runs along the "Weiße Wehe" stream and also bears witness to the historic battle in the Hürtgen Forest. Some contemporary witnesses such as shell splinters in the trees, fragments of bunkers etc. can be seen. On this hike, it can be decided at the "Brandenburg Gate" whether to take the long route or the shortcut. The hike is not marked throughout, as this hiking trail is no longer listed in the current trail...
- 5.0 (2)·Easy·3.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrStart of the easy hike is in Hürtgen, village center. Follow the trail number 65 Dorf downwards towards the stream Steinbach. We cross the federal road B 399 at the cemetery and walk through mixed forest towards Lohscheid. Then, go back across meadows and fields to the starting point in Hürtgenwald. A nice hike with the family and with only small elevation increases.
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular route in the Eifel near Huertgenwald, North Rhine-Westphalia. It starts at the Brandenburg Gate. The path leads through the forests of the Wehebaches and the Rabenheck. From the Wehebachtalsperre you have a wonderful view of the lake. Highlights: - Magnificent views - Local flora and fauna
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Brandenburger Tor?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Brandenburger Tor. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 9 hiking trails, 5 trail running trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Brandenburger Tor?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Brandenburger Tor is Beaver Trail (05), which has a 4.4 star rating from 10 reviews. This trail is 10.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,443 ft.
What is the longest trail near Brandenburger Tor?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Brandenburger Tor is Biberweg and Todtenbruch. This trail is estimated to be 14.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Brandenburger Tor?
Brandenburger Tor: With an ascent of 1,679 ft, Hürtgenwaldweg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Biberweg and Todtenbruch with 1,624 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Brandenburger Tor?
The most popular and difficult trail near Brandenburger Tor is Beaver Trail (05) with a 4.4-star rating from 10 reviews.
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- Mühlteich Mestrenger Mühle
- Ochsenkopf
- Wohnmobilstellplätz Landhotel Kallbach
- Kremer-Mühle
- Infozentrum "Junkerhaus"
- Peterberg
- Kremer-Hof (Burg des Simon)
- 371
- Hill 400
- Fundstelle Soldaten Dempfle, Quick (US Army) und unbek. DEU
- Fundstelle Robert Cahow
- Bodentastpfad
- Hochseilgarten Hürtgenwald
- Aidstation
- Meilerplatz
- Marienkapelle
- Brandenburger Tor
- Alte Bergwerksstollen
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- Krawutschketurm