Best trails near Meilerplatz
4.4(77 reviews)
Want to check out Meilerplatz 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. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 9 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Meilerplatz are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.7 (30)·Hard·10.5 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrExciting, varied Loop in Hürtgenwald. The loop connects the Westwall hiking trail with the Simonskall historical trail. The loop starts at the Hotel Talschenke and initially leads along the Wastwall hiking trail. Beautiful forest paths crisscross the countryside, allowing one to experience history up close. Several preserved bunkers and telephone connection points from the Second World War can be seen along the way. Interesting historical highlights are combined with glorious views over the...
- 4.6 (23)·Moderate·9.6 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular hiking trail around the historic resort of Simonskall in the Rureifel, North Rhine-Westphalia. The premium hiking trail starts at Baptist-Palm-Platz at the church in Vossenack and follows the signpost with the number [36]. The hike leads into the quiet valleys of the Morlesief and Richelsbach streams, along the wide Kalltalweg trail and reaches the Mestrenger Mühle mill, which bears witness to the history of the industry. Information boards provide historical information. In the...
- 4.7 (6)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrFrom the parking lot at the end of Simonskall on the asphalt road in the direction of “Mestrenger Mühle.” Then turn right over the Kall up the path. At the rest area, keep right up the mountain, at the bend in the path there is a nice rest bench with a view. We continue past the rest area at the Schaumeiler up to the height of Schmidt. Here it goes down to the right at the rest bench along the cow pasture. Where you then go back into the forest is what is probably the best equipped refuge...
- 4.4 (5)·Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrIdyllic circular hiking trail to Simonskall in North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular hike starts at the parking lot at the church in Schmidt and first leads to the "Waldesruh" hiker's hut. On beautiful forest paths it then goes down to Simonskall and along the beautiful river Kall back to the starting point of the tour. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes --------------------------------------------------...
- 4.6 (4)·Hard·23.9 mi·Est. 11–12 hrWonderful long-distance hiking trail in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia As the name suggests, the Bachtäler Höhenroute leads up and down and always offers beautiful views of the Eifel. The hike starts in Zweifall, ends at the Urfttalsperre and can be divided into three stages. The route is signposted with "Bachtäler Höhenroute" and a blue river on a green background. There are bus stops in Zweifall. Highlights: - Huschelbach valley - Eifel-Blick "Schöne Aussicht" on the...
- 4.3 (4)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrHistorical Hürtgenwald circular route in North Rhine-Westphalia. The "Path of Remembrance" circular route commemorates the costly "Battle of All Souls" in 1944 around Vossenack. The route begins at the "Hürtgenwald 1944" museum of the historical association and leads via the parish church to the group of crosses in the cemetery. The path runs through the forest and across extensive fields and meadows. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·8.9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrSecond stage of the "Bachtäler Höhenroute" long-distance hiking trail in the Nature park Hohes Venn - Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the second stage of the Bachtäler Höhenroute, which is usually a three-day hike. Stage 2 begins in Simonskall, crosses the northern part of the Eifel National Park and ends at the Rurtalsperre Schwammenauel. The hike leads past the Marienkapelle, built in the 1940s, and through the valley of the Huschelsbach to the Rursee. Although some sections of the...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Meilerplatz?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Meilerplatz. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 9 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Meilerplatz?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Meilerplatz is Westwall and Simonskall Historical Hiking Trail, which has a 4.7 star rating from 30 reviews. This trail is 10.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,663 ft.
What is the longest trail near Meilerplatz?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Meilerplatz is Bachtäler-Höhenroute (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 23.9 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Meilerplatz?
Meilerplatz: With an ascent of 3,943 ft, Bachtäler-Höhenroute (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Idyllische Bäche und Höhen nördlich der Rurtalsperre with 2,178 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Meilerplatz?
The most popular and difficult trail near Meilerplatz is Westwall and Simonskall Historical Hiking Trail with a 4.7-star rating from 30 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
- Drei Eichen
- Krawutschketurm