Best trails near Fossilienacker
4.1(75 reviews)
Want to check out Fossilienacker 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. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Fossilienacker are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (46)·Hard·14.7 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route is stage 6 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts at Steinfeld Abbey and ends in Blankenheim. The path leads through the Gillesbach Valley and follows the Urft river to the Grüner Pütz, an ancient Roman spring collection site. Hikers pass Nettersheim and the Römerweiher pond with the nearby Görresburg temple complex before reaching Blankenheim, featuring its iconic castle and the source of the...
- 4.4 (7)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrThe start and end point is the Nettersheim Nature Center. Here you can learn interesting facts about the history of the place and why you can find coral fossils and traces of the Romans in the region again and again. The round is named after the chapel dedicated to St. Bishop Servatius, which is also called the Ahe Chapel; it is also part of the Way of St. James. The waymark is a square logo with a blue sky, green landscape and white path with the inscription "EifelSchleifen".
- 4.5 (9)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrInformative circular hike in Nettersheim, North Rhine-Westphalia. The track largely follows the Nettersheim Tour 2 "Discover Archeology". Start and finish are at the nature conservation center in Nettersheim. Highlights of the tour: - Accessible by bus and train - Urft Valley - Roman road - Holy stone - Goresburg - Roman pond - Refreshments
- 3.9 (3)·Hard·16.9 mi·Est. 7–8 hrBeautiful hiking trail from Urft to Marmagen Castle in North Rhine-Westphalia From Urft, this route runs along the Urft River to Marmagen, where a visit to Marmagen Castle is worthwhile. The route then leads back to Urft via Nettersheim. Highlights: - Marmagen Castle - Meadows and slopes on the Urft and the Gillesbach - shady forest paths
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·25.6 mi·Est. 10–11 hrThe Erft cycle path is particularly suitable for inexperienced cyclists and families; there is little incline and you can always find cyclist-friendly hotels and restaurants. The entire tour runs along the river Erft, it is signposted and paved, partly asphalted. From Bad Münstereifel it's all downhill. In addition to the beautiful natural landscape, the many sights along the way are also worthwhile: moated castles, palaces and museums, opencast mines, traces of the Romans and the Rhenish...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Fossilienacker?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Fossilienacker. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Fossilienacker?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Fossilienacker is Eifelsteig Stage 6: Steinfeld - Blankenheim, which has a 4.5 star rating from 46 reviews. This trail is 14.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,715 ft.
What is the longest trail near Fossilienacker?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Fossilienacker is Nettersheim Feuchtgebiete Tour. This trail is estimated to be 26.5 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Fossilienacker?
Fossilienacker: With an ascent of 2,880 ft, Nettersheim Feuchtgebiete Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Urft - Nettersheim - Burg Marmagen with 1,971 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Fossilienacker?
The most popular and difficult trail near Fossilienacker is Eifelsteig Stage 6: Steinfeld - Blankenheim with a 4.5-star rating from 46 reviews.
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