Best trails near Burgwand
4.7(206 reviews)
Want to check out Burgwand 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. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burgwand 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 -...
- 4.6 (54)·Hard·10.3 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic and varied loop near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful route has a lot to offer and leads on sometimes quite steep paths and paths. The reward for the effort, however, are exceptional farsightedness. The route begins at the "Am Zülpicher Tor" car park and leads past the Nideggen spa gardens and Nideggen Castle up to the Sürches Mossel. A visit to the castle can be scheduled at the beginning or end of the tour. Another highlight awaits after the descent into the...
- 4.4 (42)·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...
- 4.9 (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: -...
- 4.5 (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 -...
- 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 (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 Burgwand?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burgwand. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burgwand?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burgwand 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 Burgwand?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burgwand is Buntsandsteinroute. This trail is estimated to be 25.6 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burgwand?
Burgwand: 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 Nideggen, Zerkall, and Obermaubach with 1,932 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burgwand?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burgwand is Nideggen, Zerkall, and Obermaubach with a 4.6-star rating from 54 reviews.