Best trails near Alte Schmiede
4.0(117 reviews)
Want to check out Alte Schmiede from the trail? Good news: 7 trails will get you there, including hiking and walking 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 6 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Alte Schmiede are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (30)·Moderate·10.4 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThe Ketelwaldtrail is a former event through the forests of the Sint-Jansberg. This is the Ketelwaldtrail, a former hiking event whose route, with some modifications, is still a beautiful hiking trail. The route runs a bit through the German forest the Reichswald, and through the forests of the Sint-Jansberg. These are part of the Rijk van Nijmegen. Highlights of this hiking trail: - Ketelwaldtrail - St. Jansberg - Rijk van Nijmegen
- 4.4 (29)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrGeo Trail DE-01 starts from De Diepen and runs through the German Reichswald forest. Geopad DE-01 starts at restaurant De Diepen and runs through the German forest Reichswald. The hiking trail is entirely devoted to the steep valley walls and glacier basins of Groesbeek and Kranenburg. Many of the hills in this area were formed during the Ice Age when masses of glaciers shaped the land. The route also passes a sander, a flushing sand plain created by a broken moraine. The Reichswald provides...
- 4.1 (17)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis route explores the western part of the Klever Reichswald. The path runs very close to the border with the Netherlands, the parking lot is practically on the border. The hike is of course heavily forested. It is almost 10km long and is great for jogging or walking the dog.
- 4.2 (5)·Hard·13.1 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThe Bosbesjestocht is an annually organized event of the walking association de Bosbesjes. The association comes from Groesbeek, and the event also takes place in this area. The event is held annually in May. Routes from 5 to 40 kilometers are run. This is the 20 kilometer route. A beautiful tour through the Reichswald and De Bruuk nature reserves. It is quite a challenging trip, where you climb the hills Jan and Mussoolsenberg.
- 3.8 (20)·Easy·3.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrLoop trail through the Reichswald, to the viewing tower in the middle of the forest. The Reichswald is a forest in Germany, on the German-Dutch border. It is a fairly old, dense forest. The Feuerwachturm lookout tower is located in the middle of the forest. The tower was built in the 1960s to monitor forest fires. The route also runs through the nearby village of Grafwegen, where there is a cafe. Highlights of this trail: - Reichswald - Feuerwachturm - Grafwegen - View tower
- 4.2 (8)·Hard·31.1 mi·Est. 12.5–14 hrPopular mountain bike tour near Kleve, North Rhine-Westphalia A beautiful round in the Reichswald Kleve, the largest contiguous forest area on the Lower Rhine, which is ideal for a mountain bike excursion. A good mix of wider, paved paths and single trails provide variety. Some sections of the loop are in nature reserves, where heather, beech, English oaks and sessile oaks, among other things, thrive. If you arrive by bus or train, there is an access route from Kleve train station to the...
- 2.9 (8)·Moderate·9.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThe hike along the Zwarteweg to the Beginenberg leads through one of the most impressive forest areas on the border of the Netherlands and Germany. This hiking trail is part of the vast Reichswald, a forest that rests on a lateral moraine from the ice age. Visitors climb across the rolling hills created by glaciers, providing elevation changes that are unusual for the rest of the flat landscape. The forest consists primarily of stately beeches and pedunculate oaks, which form a beautiful...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Alte Schmiede?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Alte Schmiede. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, 5 walking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Alte Schmiede?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Alte Schmiede is Ketelwaldtrail, which has a 4.5 star rating from 30 reviews. This trail is 10.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,263 ft.
What is the longest trail near Alte Schmiede?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Alte Schmiede is Reichswald Mountain Bike Loop. This trail is estimated to be 31.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Alte Schmiede?
Alte Schmiede: With an ascent of 3,438 ft, Reichswald Mountain Bike Loop has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Ketelwaldtrail with 1,263 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Alte Schmiede?
The most popular and difficult trail near Alte Schmiede is Bosbesjestocht 20 KM with a 4.2-star rating from 5 reviews.