Best trails near Zwei Brüder
4.5(396 reviews)
Want to check out Zwei Brüder from the trail? Good news: 17 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. Explore Zwei Brüder from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 15 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Zwei Brüder are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (70)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic loop with geological highlights near Nideggen in North Rhine-Westphalia. The route leads below the red sandstone cliffs between Obermaubach and Nideggen through the Rur valley. The trail leads along varied paths, mostly through the forest, with occasional views over meadows and fields. The start is at a parking lot in the middle of Nideggen. However, the route can also be started from Nideggen-Brück or Zerkall train station. There are cafés and restaurants in Nideggen where you...
- 4.5 (60)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrA hike with a wonderful panoramic view along the colorful sandstone cliffs with their bizarre formations. Here you can also watch sport climbers on the rock faces. A short tour through the old town of Nideggen and the castle as a small detour is recommended. The route starts at Niedeggen-Brück train station. Alternatively, the hike can also be started at Zerkall train station. This hiking route is not suitable for strollers.
- 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...
- 4.5 (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 (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 (12)·Easy·2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly and interesting nature excursion in Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful hike follows the yellow route of the Nideggen landscape discovery trail through the Eifel National Park. Starting close to the Rur, you learn something about the kingfisher carousel and natural river terraces. One encounters quartz, slate and red sandstone - which one finds particularly in the historic buildings, discovers animal tracks and solves a forest thriller. There is a lot to discover...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Zwei Brüder?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Zwei Brüder. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 15 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Zwei Brüder?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Zwei Brüder is Rock Passage Nideggen, which has a 4.7 star rating from 70 reviews. This trail is 6.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,328 ft.
What is the longest trail near Zwei Brüder?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Zwei Brüder is Buntsandsteinroute. This trail is estimated to be 25.6 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Zwei Brüder?
Zwei Brüder: 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 Zwei Brüder?
The most popular and difficult trail near Zwei Brüder is Nideggen, Zerkall, and Obermaubach with a 4.6-star rating from 54 reviews.
