Best trails near Camping Rursee
4.5(230 reviews)
Want to check out Camping Rursee from the trail? Good news: 9 trails will get you there, including camping and 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 9 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Camping Rursee are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (132)·Hard·16.3 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrPopular loop hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This route in the Eifel National Park leads around the Rurstausee and always provides wonderful views of the lake and the surrounding Eifel landscape. On the way, it crosses three dams, including the 480 m long "Rurtalsperre Schwammenauel" dam, which is one of the largest dams in Germany. There are overnight accommodations and refreshment stops in Rurberg. Highlights of the hike: - Rursee - Rurtalsperre - wonderful views...
- 4.2 (24)·Hard·27.1 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrPopular Loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This is a wonderful, but at over 40 km also quite demanding loop through the Eifel National Park. The route runs almost permanently directly on the banks of the most beautiful waters in the national park, including the Urft and the Rur with their famous dams. There are places to stay and eat. Accessible by bus and train (Simmerath Einruhr stop). Highlights of the hike: - Rurtalsperre - Urft Dam
- 4.5 (28)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPicturesque Eifel hike around the Kier near Rurberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. This picturesque circular hike starts in Woffelsbach (Neue Mitte car park, Hövelchesweg) and leads along the lake shore via the Weidenhövel to Woffelsbach. The "Eifelblick Kierberg" offers a wonderful view of the Rursee, the Kermeter in the Eifel National Park, the deserted village of Wollseifen and the former Ordensburg Vogelsang. Via the Wolfsbachtal it goes back to the starting point of the tour. Highlights: -...
- 4.1 (21)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail near Woffelsbach in North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular hike starts at the Seerandweg in Woffelsbach and leads along the lake in the direction of Wingertsberg. The route leads through forests and over open fields and meadows with no significant inclines with wonderful views of the Rursee and the region. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
- 4.8 (10)·Hard·34 mi·Est. 14.5–16 hrPopular loop in the Eifel National Park near Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. This long and varied tour in the Eifel National Park leads, of course, along 4 beautiful lakes. First it goes along the Heimbach reservoir, then to the Rursee, on to the Urftsee and along the Obersee. Especially on sunny days you can enjoy the glittering blue and wonderfully green natural panorama on the banks. In some places the path is very steep, especially up to Vogelsang and Walberhof. Overall, you need a...
- 4.7 (13)·Hard·34.1 mi·Est. 14.5–16 hrScenic loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This beautiful tour around the Urftsee lake and the Rurtalsperre dam is suitable for gravel bikes or mountain bikes. As there are a few metres in altitude to conquer and some of the trails are quite challenging, a certain level of fitness is required. Boats operate in the villages along the water, which can be used to shorten the route. There are cafés and restaurants in the villages. The start is at IP Vogelsang. The bus also...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrRoute: Schmidt (city Nideggen) - Klauser way - Klaus - Rurseeufer- Schilsbachtal - Woffelsbach - Rurberg NLP gate. After you have visited the church (St. Mokka) and informed yourself about the national park, the route begins on the Monschauer road. After about 700 m turn left into the Klauser Weg. At the Berghütte and Klauser Weg, take the path that leads to the left and past Klaus, down to the rue des Rursees. Turn left over the confluence of the Schilsbach and past the former youth hostel...
- Hard·32.2 mi·Est. 13–14.5 hrSection of the Eifel Heights Route, Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Nordschleife of the 3rd section of the Eifel-Höhen-Route leads along the banks of the Rursee to Heimbach with its extraordinary Art Nouveau power station. It then continues through open fields to Kall and along the Urft to Gemünd. It doesn't matter whether it's spring, summer or autumn - the views of the forest and water in the Eifel are wonderful at any time of the year. There are always opportunities to...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Camping Rursee?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Camping Rursee. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Camping Rursee?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Camping Rursee is Rursee Loop, which has a 4.5 star rating from 132 reviews. This trail is 16.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,030 ft.
What is the longest trail near Camping Rursee?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Camping Rursee is MTB Tour: Vogelsang - Rurtalsperre - Einruhr. This trail is estimated to be 34.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Camping Rursee?
Camping Rursee: With an ascent of 4,494 ft, Four Lakes has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is MTB Tour: Vogelsang - Rurtalsperre - Einruhr with 4,396 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Camping Rursee?
The most popular and difficult trail near Camping Rursee is Rursee Loop with a 4.5-star rating from 132 reviews.
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