Best trails near An den drei Erken
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Want to check out An den drei Erken from the trail? Good news: 6 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 6 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near An den drei Erken are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 5.0 (4)·Hard·25.6 mi·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrA tour that can be divided into 3 parts. Here is a suggestion: Tour 1 The red sandstone route begins at Kreuzau train station, leaves the local situation and leads over the Ruraue to Üdingen. There the path gradually climbs so that you can enjoy the impressive panorama of the Obermaubach reservoir on the Mausauel. Over the Eugenienstein and above the Rather Felsen, the route finally reaches Nideggen on winding nature trails through the Hindenburgor and the Christinenley rock group and more...
- 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...
- 4.6 (3)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic route from Obermaubach to Kreuzau, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route of this picturesque route leads from Obermaubach to Krezau. Both places are located in the charming landscape of the North Eifel Nature Park. First you circle the Obermaubach reservoir. At the Eifelblick Waldkapelle vantage point, it is worth letting nature work its magic on you. The path continues through the beautiful Buntsandstein nature reserve until you follow the course of the Rur in the last third and...
- 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.
- 2.5 (3)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrBeautiful views of valleys and castles. This loop (including a detour to the Hemgenberg) goes above the Rur and around pretty older houses to Unter and Obermaubach. There are views of 'Engelsblick' overlooking the reservoir of Obermaubach. Follow the main hiking trail of the Eifelverein Number 5 and reach the Hemgenberg. When the weather is clear, the 'Cologne Cathedral' on the trail. Continue on the 'water adventure path' to Untermaubach past the castle towards Obermaubach. About the dam,...
- 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...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near An den drei Erken?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near An den drei Erken. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near An den drei Erken?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near An den drei Erken is Buntsandsteinroute, which has a 5.0 star rating from 4 reviews. This trail is 25.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 4,822 ft.
What is the longest trail near An den drei Erken?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near An den drei Erken is Buntsandsteinroute. This trail is estimated to be 25.6 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near An den drei Erken?
An den drei Erken: With an ascent of 4,822 ft, Buntsandsteinroute 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 An den drei Erken?
The most popular and difficult trail near An den drei Erken is Buntsandsteinroute with a 5.0-star rating from 4 reviews.
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- Rur
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- Waldkapelle
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- Hochkoppel
- Burg Drove
- Burg Untermaubach
- Teufelsloch
- Eifelblick Waldkapelle Obermaubach
- Eifelblick Schafsbenden
- Heiliger Pütz
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- Hemgenberg
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- Freizeitfreunden Rurtal e.V.
- Mauerreste
- Decke Boom (Marieneiche)