Best trails near Klosterruine Schwarzenbroich
3.8(24 reviews)
Want to check out Klosterruine Schwarzenbroich from the trail? Good news: 4 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 3 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Klosterruine Schwarzenbroich are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 3.9 (8)·Hard·11.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried hike in North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful forest hike has a lot of variety to offer and leads from Schevenhütte to the Wehebachtalsperre dam. Then we walk along the dam wall, which offers a great view of the imposing tower in the lake, to the castle hill. After a few curves, the route follows the “Rennweg” rising to the right. Crossing the Schwarzenbroich stream, go straight ahead to the ruins of the Schwarzenbroich monastery and then through the Meroder forest back to the...
- 4.2 (11)·Moderate·11.1 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried cycle tour in the Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This great tour is suitable both on foot and by bike and leads past old castles, palaces and monasteries. The monastery in Wenau, the Laufenburg, Franzosenkreuz, the Schwarzenbroich monastery ruins, the pilgrims' memorial stone near Schlich and Merode Castle are all visited. Continuous signposting of the listed hiking route is no longer guaranteed, as this hiking trail is no longer listed in the current trail network....
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·14.2 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrSegment 1 of the StauSeeSteig runs through the Meroder Forest and along the Wehebachtalsperre. This is segment 1 of the StauSeeSteig, starting at Langerwehe train station, and ending about one kilometer from Obermaubach train station. Soon the trail climbs into the woods of the Meroder Wald. For a bit, the route follows the Rotenbruchbach, with the 12th century Laufenburg Castle on its banks. Further along the route is the highlight of this stage, the Wehebachtalsperre. The impressive...
- 1.9 (4)·Easy·3.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrHistorically interesting circular hiking trail to the Schwarzenbroich monastery This circular hiking trail leads to the Schwarzenbroich monastery, a ruin in the forest between Gürzenich and Schevenhütte in the district of Düren, North Rhine-Westphalia in what is now the municipality of Langerwehe. The Crusaders of the Order of the Holy Cross once lived in the monastery. Today only a few remains of the wall remain. The hike begins at the Haus Hardt car park.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Klosterruine Schwarzenbroich?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Klosterruine Schwarzenbroich is Stolberg-Schevenhütte – Wehebachtalsperre – Hürtgenwald, which has a 3.9 star rating from 8 reviews. This trail is 11.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,466 ft.
What is the longest trail near Klosterruine Schwarzenbroich?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Klosterruine Schwarzenbroich is StauSeeSteig Segment 1: Langerwehe - Obermaubach. This trail is estimated to be 14.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Klosterruine Schwarzenbroich?
Klosterruine Schwarzenbroich: With an ascent of 2,365 ft, StauSeeSteig Segment 1: Langerwehe - Obermaubach has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Stolberg-Schevenhütte – Wehebachtalsperre – Hürtgenwald with 1,466 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Klosterruine Schwarzenbroich?
The most popular and difficult trail near Klosterruine Schwarzenbroich is Stolberg-Schevenhütte – Wehebachtalsperre – Hürtgenwald with a 3.9-star rating from 8 reviews.
