Best trails near Pfarrgarten
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Want to check out Pfarrgarten from the trail? Good news: 13 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 12 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Pfarrgarten are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (55)·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...
- 4.7 (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
- 4.4 (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
- 4.5 (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...
- 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
- 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,...
- 3.4 (4)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly loop near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The family-friendly loop starts at the "Am Zülpicher Tor" parking lot. Nideggen's landmark is Nideggen Castle, which can optionally be visited shortly before the end of the tour. This loop is quite short and is therefore also suitable as a family outing. The route begins through the spa gardens/sculpture park and continues along the edge of the forest towards Brück and finally into the beautiful Rur valley. Depending on opening...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Pfarrgarten?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Pfarrgarten. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 11 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Pfarrgarten?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Pfarrgarten is Nideggen, Zerkall, and Obermaubach, which has a 4.6 star rating from 55 reviews. This trail is 10.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,932 ft.
What is the longest trail near Pfarrgarten?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Pfarrgarten is Buntsandsteinroute. This trail is estimated to be 25.6 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Pfarrgarten?
Pfarrgarten: 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 Rur-Tour (Kirchentouren im Nationalpark Eifel) with 2,624 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Pfarrgarten?
The most popular and difficult trail near Pfarrgarten is Nideggen, Zerkall, and Obermaubach with a 4.6-star rating from 55 reviews.