Best trails near Affenfelsen
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Want to check out Affenfelsen from the trail? Good news: 15 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. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 15 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Affenfelsen are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (36)·Moderate·2.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular and varied circular hike near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This popular circular hike starts at Nideggen Castle and leads along the red sandstone cliffs and over numerous viewpoints, where you should definitely stop and enjoy the panoramic views of the Rur Valley. At the end of the tour, you can stop off in the restaurant or beer garden of Nideggen Castle. Highlights: - Magnificent views of the Rur valley - Christinenley Lookout - Hitzley Lookout - Effelsley Lookout -...
- 4.3 (41)·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...
- 4.7 (37)·Hard·11.5 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic circular trail in the Rur Valley, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Steep rock formations are the hallmark of the Rur Valley and this full-day hike also takes you along the red sandstone route that runs through it. The predominantly red-colored rocks gave it this name. The castle in Nideggen is well worth a visit. Magnificent panoramic views reward this long hike time and again. Refreshments are available along the way. Start at the parking lot near Zerkall. However, there are also...
- 4.5 (24)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular Eifel circular route near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This panoramic circular route begins at the Rur Valley Railway in the evenings and leads straight up steeply to Brück to Nideggen Castle. Through beautiful forests, past imposing red sandstone cliffs, it goes back to the starting point. A shortening of the round is possible with the Rurtalbahn Brück-Evenings. Highlights of the round: - Red sandstone rocks - Magnificent views - Niedeggen Castle
- 4.9 (16)·Moderate·1.5 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly loop with great views near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this nature trail you will encounter a variety of landscapes. The famous Buntsandsteinfelsen are particularly beautiful. You can often see climbers there. The excursion also offers you many beautiful views of the idyllic natural landscapes. Highlights of the hike: - Magnificent prospects - Varied natural landscapes - Eifel view - impressive Effels
- 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.
- 4.3 (13)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail along the red sandstone cliffs near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic and panoramic hike starts in Nideggen and leads on beautiful forest paths past the red sandstone cliffs towards Nideggen Castle. Under no circumstances should you miss the Christinenley viewpoint - because here you have a spectacular view over the Rur Valley. Highlights: - Christinenley Lookout - Varied landscape impressions - Red sandstone rocks - Local flora and fauna -...
- 4.6 (7)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried excursion in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful tour with views of numerous red sandstone formations. The hike starts in Nideggen-Brück, crosses the Rur bridge and then follows hiking trail no. 57 to Abenden. There are refreshment stops at the Hetzingen campsite and near the starting point. In the warmer months, a refreshing break in the outdoor pool can be taken. The start is at Nideggen-Brück railway station, so it is easy to get there by train. There is...
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·25.6 mi·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrA tour that can be divided into 3 parts. Here is a suggestion: Tour 1 The red sandstone route begins at Kreuzau train station, leaves the local situation and leads over the Ruraue to Üdingen. There the path gradually climbs so that you can enjoy the impressive panorama of the Obermaubach reservoir on the Mausauel. Over the Eugenienstein and above the Rather Felsen, the route finally reaches Nideggen on winding nature trails through the Hindenburgor and the Christinenley rock group and more...
- 5.0 (9)·Moderate·22.9 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrPopular and promising section of the RurUfer cycle path from Düren to Heimbach, near Düren, North Rhine-Westphalia. The mostly flat RurUfer cycle path begins in the Belgian High Fens and ends in Roermond in the Netherlands. Past red sandstone cliffs, mill ponds and the Obermaubach reservoir, you continue to Heimbach. Highlights: - Charming city of Düren - Buntsandsteinfelsen (Nideggen) - Citadel (Jülich) --------------------------------------- Further information on the RurUfer cycle...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Affenfelsen?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Affenfelsen. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 13 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Affenfelsen?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Affenfelsen is Felsenrundgang Nideggen Teil II, which has a 4.5 star rating from 36 reviews. This trail is 2.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 738 ft.
What is the longest trail near Affenfelsen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Affenfelsen is Buntsandsteinroute. This trail is estimated to be 25.6 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Affenfelsen?
Affenfelsen: With an ascent of 4,822 ft, Buntsandsteinroute has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Obermaubach to Abenden with 1,925 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Affenfelsen?
The most popular and difficult trail near Affenfelsen is Through the Rur Valley from Nideggen with a 4.7-star rating from 37 reviews.