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Best trails near Baumtelefon

Best trails near Baumtelefon

4.5(223 reviews)

Want to check out Baumtelefon from the trail? Good news: 8 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 Baumtelefon from one of 4 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 4 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Baumtelefon are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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  1. #1 - Moorland Route Mützenicher Venn

    5.0 (4)·Easy·1.2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Beautiful loop in the High Fens-Eifel Nature Park. The start is at the "Mützenich Zoll" bus stop, so the starting point can be easily reached by public transport. There is also a car park nearby. The route leads to the Venn plateau right next to the Belgian border. A special feature are the so-called "Palsen", which are evidence of post-glacial frost heaps. Highlights: - Palsen - Tree telephone

  2. #2 - Eifelsteig Stage 2: Roetgen - Monschau [CLOSED]

    4.2 (97)·Hard·10.8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    This route is stage 2 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts in Roetgen and ends in Monschau. The path leads from the Gateway to the High Fens across the Belgian border and through the unique high moor landscape of the High Fens. Hikers follow the historical Vennbahn railway line through spruce forests and open heathlands before descending into the narrow Rur Valley to the medieval cloth-making town of...

  3. #3 - From the Mützenicher Venn to Brackvenn [CLOSED]

    4.3 (62)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Family-friendly hiking trail with great views in Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the big round through the High Fens (Belgium) with many boardwalks. Starting from the Mützenicher Venn car park, it goes through the High Fens along the Belgian border, where the impressive flora and fauna of the moor is waiting to be discovered. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful and varied peat bog landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Wonderful views of the moorland

  4. #4 - Im platten Venn und Kaiser Karls Bettstatt [CLOSED]

    4.7 (21)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Idyllic hike in the Monschau region This circular hiking trail leads through the flat landscape of the High Fens with its many moors. At Palsen, a bog to which you can make a short detour, the wooden footbridges have been relaid. Everywhere along the route, the path again leads over narrow planks and boardwalks. Highlights of the hike: - observation tower - Brackvenn - Emperor Karl's bed (2 quartzite blocks)

  5. #5 - Mützenicher Venn - Brackvenn [CLOSED]

    4.5 (18)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Cross-border hike to the High Fens (DEU/BEL). The High Fens in Belgium is certainly one of the most beautiful hiking areas and delights nature lovers with its vast meadows, forests and moorland landscapes. This hike takes place partly in Germany and partly in Belgium. This route leads along wooden bridges in the Venn as well as the quartz stone "Kaiser Karls Bett" ("Emperor Karl's Bed") and the Steeling, the highest elevation here. A small picnic can be organised at Emperor Karl's Bed....

  6. #6 - Mützenicher Venn to Brackvenn Loop [CLOSED]

    4.1 (10)·Easy·4.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Family-friendly hike in Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. A panoramic route in the High Fens. It goes through the varied nature of Mützenicher Venn and Brackvenn. Part of the tour leads over the typical wooden footbridges, which provide better footing in the swampy, marshy area. Not far from the starting point is "Kaiser Karls Bettstatt" (Emperor Charlemagne's bedstead), a large quartzite rock where, according to legend, Emperor Charlemagne is said to have stayed overnight after a hunting...

  7. #7 - Unterwegs in Mützenich [CLOSED]

    5.0 (6)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Varied and promising circular hiking trail near Mützenich, North Rhine-Westphalia. There is something for everyone here - this route impresses with unique views, numerous sights and varied nature. Highlights: - Emperor Karl's bedstead - Lookout tower and tree telephone in Venn - Magnificent views of the Eifel landscape - Saint Bartholomew Church

  8. #8 - Dorfrundgänge - Mützenich [CLOSED]

    4.4 (5)·Easy·4.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Typical for Mützenich is the spacious, open construction. The constant change of buildings and meadows creates a soothing expanse that reaches its climax outside the village in the truest sense of the word. In addition to a unique view of the Monschau countryside, the surrounding area offers nature experiences of a special kind.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the different types of hiking trails near Baumtelefon?

There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Baumtelefon. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.

Where is the best place to hike near Baumtelefon?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Baumtelefon is Moorland Route Mützenicher Venn, which has a 5.0 star rating from 4 reviews. This trail is 1.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 52 ft.

What is the longest trail near Baumtelefon?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Baumtelefon is Eifelsteig Stage 2: Roetgen - Monschau [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 10.8 mi long.

Which trail has the most elevation gain near Baumtelefon?

Baumtelefon: With an ascent of 1,325 ft, Eifelsteig Stage 2: Roetgen - Monschau [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Mützenicher Venn - Brackvenn [CLOSED] with 577 ft of elevation gain.

What is the most popular and difficult trail near Baumtelefon?

The most popular and difficult trail near Baumtelefon is Eifelsteig Stage 2: Roetgen - Monschau [CLOSED] with a 4.2-star rating from 97 reviews.

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