Best trails near Burg Nideggen
4.6(126 reviews)
Want to check out Burg Nideggen 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 Burg Nideggen 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 Burg Nideggen 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 -...
- 4.7 (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...
- 4.9 (7)·Easy·0.6 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrHistorical adventure trail in the Rureifel, North Rhine-Westphalia This short and beautiful hike is particularly suitable for little fairy tale lovers and surprises with a well-preserved castle ruin on a red sandstone rock that can be seen from afar. Anyone who makes it to the castle tower enjoys a great view over wide areas of the Rur. With a bit of imagination, you can discover forest spirits, legends and knights along the way. You can stop off in the castle restaurant. Highlights: -...
- 4.4 (14)·Moderate·2.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop in North Rhine-Westphalia. The short loop begins at the parking lot near the Zülpicher Tor and leads into the spa park and then through the forest to the banks of the Rur. A short detour leads past the St. Johannes Baptist Church and finally to Nideggen Castle, which is the city's landmark. Festivals are held here every summer. The castle museum is always worth a visit and you can stop off in the castle restaurant. Highlights: - Castle Nideggen with castle museum
- 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 -...
- 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...
- 4.7 (4)·Easy·1.5 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrNice walk through the history of the Eifel in Nideggen. It goes to the impressive village with half-timbered and red sandstone houses in the middle of the magnificent nature of the Rur valley. On the short and easy to walk path, which is also suitable for children and seniors awaits a wealth of impressions and interesting sights. Passing the Romanesque parish church with one of the oldest surviving frescoes in Germany, the trail leads to the gates of Nideggen Castle. The complex is huge,...
- 3.9 (7)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop trail in the North Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a beautiful loop trail that leads from Nideggen through the Rur Valley. The route is characterized by many great vantage points of the Eifel. Afterwards, a stop for refreshments or relaxed sightseeing in Nideggen is recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Rur Valley - Nideggen - Keep Castle Nideggen - St. John Baptist - Sculpture Park
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·9.7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrA varied and idyllic hike from Nideggen to Heimbach in North Rhine-Westphalia. This hike is all about castles. It starts at Nideggen-Brück railroad station and leads steeply up to Nideggen Castle on beautiful forest paths. Here you can explore the castle grounds and enjoy the magnificent panorama. The route then continues along the Rur to Blens Castle and on to Hausen Castle. From there, the route continues to the last castle on this route in Heimbach. This route can be shortened at any...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Nideggen?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Nideggen. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Nideggen?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Nideggen 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 Burg Nideggen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Nideggen is Buntsandsteinroute. This trail is estimated to be 25.6 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Nideggen?
Burg Nideggen: 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 Through the Rur Valley from Nideggen with 1,860 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Nideggen?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Nideggen is Through the Rur Valley from Nideggen with a 4.7-star rating from 37 reviews.
