Best trails near Rur
3.9(63 reviews)
Want to check out Rur from the trail? Good news: 12 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 Rur from one of 3 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 9 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Rur are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.1 (14)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrIdyllic loop no. 25 in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia The hike can be started from the Zerkall car park or from the railway station nearby. It goes along the Zerkall road and through the woods along the Kall. Where the Zerkall paper mill stands today, there were already water-powered mills in the 16th century that served as oil mills, among other things. With a bit of luck, kingfishers, dippers and lizards can be spotted along the river. With some provisions in your luggage,...
- 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...
- 4.3 (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
- 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...
- 4.6 (3)·Easy·1.2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPicturesque village tour through Dedenborn in the Eifel. This picturesque and scenic village tour through Dedenborn leads through the small town with its cultural and historical sights and on beautiful trails up to the "Schöne Aussicht" vantage point. Here await fantastic views of the region. The route is marked with the number 6. There are places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights: - historic parish church - View from the rock outcrop "Spicher"
- 4.6 (7)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular and informative discovery trail in Üdingen-Boich, North Rhine-Westphalia. This informative circular hiking trail starts at the chapel in Üdingen. The path leads through localities as well as on forest and meadow paths through the landscape. At a total of 14 stations you can learn unique things about the special cultural and natural landscape of this area. On the Eifelrand heights you can enjoy the wonderful view of the wide fields. Highlights: - Wonderful prospects - Informative...
- 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
- 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,...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Rur?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Rur. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 9 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Rur?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Rur is Kalltalweg, which has a 4.1 star rating from 14 reviews. This trail is 6.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 734 ft.
What is the longest trail near Rur?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Rur is Buntsandsteinroute. This trail is estimated to be 25.6 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Rur?
Rur: 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 Rur?
The most popular and difficult trail near Rur is Buntsandsteinroute with a 5.0-star rating from 4 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)