Best trails near Esel
3.8(63 reviews)
Want to check out Esel from the trail? Good news: 9 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. Explore Esel from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Esel are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.2 (21)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrCharming and family-friendly excursion in Mechernich, North Rhine-Westphalia. Nordic Walking Route Hochwildpark Rheinland Mechernich. Start and end are in Katzvey at the parking lot. But you can also get there by public transport. Highlights of the tour: - Great prospects - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Veybach between Breitenbenden and Satzvey
- 4.2 (20)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrBeautiful hike near Katzvey in North Rhine-Westphalia North of Katzvey, this route runs through the forest areas in the surrounding area to Satzvey and then over the Schavener Heide past the Hochwildpark Rheinland. Highlights: - Satzvey Castle - Former Roman quarry - Above ground trenches
- 4.0 (4)·Easy·2.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Hohes Venn-Eifel nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The A2 loop trail runs in a wide arc around the Rhineland wildlife park between Kommern and Mechernich. The hike begins at the Katzensteine car park. The historic highlight is Burgfey Castle, built around 1419, of which only the remains of the castle tower remain today. In the immediate vicinity of the castle ruins there is another very old and well-preserved monument: the Burgfeyer Eiche, also known as the...
- 3.4 (5)·Hard·11.4 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis beautiful circular hiking trail begins and ends at the Mechernich train station. From here it goes first to Katzvey, where a former Roman quarry can be found not far away. The route then continues on the Römerkanalweg to Breitenbenden. Highlights of the hike: - Barbara Chapel - Schimmelberg - High game park Rhineland - Veybach - Mechernich Forest - mill ditch - Feyermühle - Roman building yard - Roman aqueduct - Church of Breitenbenden - Visitor mine Grube Günnersdorf
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Esel?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Esel. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Esel?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Esel is Hochwildpark Rheinland und Katzensteine, which has a 4.2 star rating from 21 reviews. This trail is 5.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 839 ft.
What is the longest trail near Esel?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Esel is Von Mechernich nach Katzvey und Bergheim. This trail is estimated to be 11.4 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Esel?
Esel: With an ascent of 1,512 ft, Von Mechernich nach Katzvey und Bergheim has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Wanderung zur Burg Satzvey with 1,030 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Esel?
The most popular and difficult trail near Esel is Von Mechernich nach Katzvey und Bergheim with a 3.4-star rating from 5 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Veybach
- ehmaliger röm. Steinbruch
- Burg Satzvey
- Kleine Höhle
- Kakushöhle und Kartsteinfelsen
- Eulenberg
- Burgfey
- Römisches Sammelbecken
- Ziegen
- Römische Wasserleitung
- Römerkanal
- Hühnerberg
- Bruder-Klaus-Feldkapelle
- Nachbau Aquäduktbögen Mechernich-Vussem
- Römische Brunnenstube "Klausbrunnen"
- Aquäduktbrücke Römerkanal
- Schloß Wachendorf
- Katzensteine
- Quad-Parcour
- Altusknipp