Best trails near Essersee
4.2(14 reviews)
Want to check out Essersee from the trail? Good news: 2 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 2 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Essersee are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.2 (14)·Hard·35.2 mi·Est. 16.5–18 hrVaried loop in the Eifel near Schleiden in North Rhine-Westphalia. The Rur-Olef-Route leads through natural deciduous forests alternating with meadows and fields, over odd paths, through exciting rocky passages, past romantic torrents and grandiose, wide landscapes on the ridges of the Eifel National Park. Special highlights are the former Nazi Ordensburg Vogelsang with the Eifel National Park Center, as well as the picturesque town of Gemünd, the castle and castle church in Schleiden, the...
- Moderate·19.2 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrVaried and idyllic circular route in the Eifel National Park. The "Olef-Tour" is a bike tour of the economic network church in the Eifel National Park. This varied route starts at the national park gate in Gemünd (bicycles can also be hired here) and leads through deciduous forests, over meadows and fields, secluded paths, past exciting rocky passages and romantic torrents and of course: numerous churches. Highlights: - Church in Gemünd - Church in Olef - Castle Church in Schleiden -...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Essersee?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Essersee is Rur-Olef-Route, which has a 4.2 star rating from 14 reviews. This trail is 35.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 5,843 ft.
What is the longest trail near Essersee?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Essersee is Rur-Olef-Route. This trail is estimated to be 35.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Essersee?
Essersee: With an ascent of 5,843 ft, Rur-Olef-Route has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Olef-Tour (Kirchentouren im Nationalpark Eifel) with 1,564 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Essersee?
The most popular and difficult trail near Essersee is Rur-Olef-Route with a 4.2-star rating from 14 reviews.
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