Best trails near Stausee Obermaubach
4.2(316 reviews)
Want to check out Stausee Obermaubach from the trail? Good news: 25 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 Stausee Obermaubach from one of 4 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 21 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Stausee Obermaubach are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.6 (54)·Hard·10.3 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic and varied loop near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful route has a lot to offer and leads on sometimes quite steep paths and paths. The reward for the effort, however, are exceptional farsightedness. The route begins at the "Am Zülpicher Tor" car park and leads past the Nideggen spa gardens and Nideggen Castle up to the Sürches Mossel. A visit to the castle can be scheduled at the beginning or end of the tour. Another highlight awaits after the descent into the...
- 4.3 (42)·Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular, beautiful hiking trail near the Hohes Venn-Eifel nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This loop hiking trail leads through the striking red sandstone rocks of the Rur Valley and to Nideggen Castle. The route is located on the edge of the Eifel National Park in the Rurtal nature reserve and the Buntsandstein nature reserve. This route offers wonderful views of the striking red sandstone cliffs and Nideggen Castle, which can be viewed particularly well from the Christinenley vantage...
- 4.6 (38)·Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis hike is located north of the Eifel National Park. It begins in Oberbaumach. It leads through several nature conservation areas such as the Oberbaumach reservoir, the Buntsandstein and the Rur Valley. The route runs mostly through forested areas with a view of the aforementioned bodies of water and crosses the Rur several times.
- 4.0 (23)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrVaried circular hike around the Obermaubach reservoir In North Rhine-Westphalia. All dams above Obermaubach form a connected dam system. This scenic circular hike leads mainly through wooded areas and offers wonderful views of the lake again and again. This route can be walked all year round and also invites you to take a nice winter walk. During the cold season, barnacle geese and bean geese spend the winter here, so dogs must be on a leash. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and...
- 4.5 (27)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop around the Obermaubach reservoir, near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point of this beautiful route is in Nideggen Rath. Along the way, there are great views of the red sandstone cliffs and the reservoir. In Obermaubach, a rest is recommended before an ascent to the heights of Obermaubach. There, the route leads to the forest chapel with wonderful panoramic views of the reservoir and the Düren valley. From there the route returns to the starting...
- 4.8 (13)·Hard·10.6 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrThe tour starts in Bergstein at the Krawutschketurm, which can be climbed immediately. The first part leads over field paths, the section from Brandenberg to Obermaubach, an enchanted path through the forest, is particularly beautiful. The part about the red sandstone route is also beautiful. There are some discoveries along the way, the small chapel, the views of Nideggen Castle, the Hindenburg Gate and much more. Highly recommended.
- 4.0 (17)·Moderate·8.7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrTour with great views along Buntsandsteinfelsen 7.80 km The Rurtal at Nideggen thrilled by its steeply rising rock formations of red sandstone. The "Buntsand-Steinroute" leads through this area and rewards with impressive views. Perched on a rocky outcrop Nideggen Castle. Worth seeing: Buntsandsteinfelsen, Eugenienstein, forest chapel, reservoir, fish ladder
- 4.5 (9)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis hike runs on the most beautiful section of the Buntsandstein route from Obermaubach to Abenden. You'll also follow the trail mark of the Buntsandsteinroute. In Obermaubach you'll climb up to the Buntsandstein "Eugenienstein", go through the "Hindenburg Gate" and reach the top of Nideggen. On the final section you'll pass the "Effels Rocks" - a paradise for climbers. Then, you'll go downhill to Abenden. The return journey is then the "Rurtalbahn" to Obermaubach.
- 4.9 (14)·Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFantastic walk in the North Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. At the Obermaubach car park you are right on the beautiful Obermaubach reservoir and walk along the Panoramaweg. Highlights of the tour: - Accessible by bus and train - Eifel views - Obermaubach dam - Obermaubach forest chapel
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Stausee Obermaubach?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Stausee Obermaubach. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 21 hiking trails, 7 trail running trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Stausee Obermaubach?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Stausee Obermaubach is Nideggen, Zerkall, and Obermaubach, which has a 4.6 star rating from 54 reviews. This trail is 10.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,932 ft.
What is the longest trail near Stausee Obermaubach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Stausee Obermaubach is Rur-Ufer-Radweg. This trail is estimated to be 22.9 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Stausee Obermaubach?
Stausee Obermaubach: With an ascent of 2,132 ft, StauSeeSteig Segment 2: Obermaubach - Hasenfeld has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rureifel bei Nideggen with 2,053 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Stausee Obermaubach?
The most popular and difficult trail near Stausee Obermaubach is Nideggen, Zerkall, and Obermaubach with a 4.6-star rating from 54 reviews.
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