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Best trails near Obersee

4.5(3,185 reviews)

Want to check out Obersee from the trail? Good news: 70 trails will get you there, including hiking, camping, and backpacking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore Obersee from one of 7 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 63 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Obersee are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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  1. #1 - Bird Watching Loop: From Vogelsang over the Urftseebrücke

    4.4 (457)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Popular loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This route, which is part of the "Tippeltouren Eifel", begins at Vogelsang Castle, where hikers interested in history like to take a look around. From there it leads to the Dreiborn plateau, which offers wonderful panoramic views of the nature of the national park. From there it goes down and a bit through the forest to the Urfttalsperre and along the lake back to the starting point. There is a restaurant at the visitor center...

  2. #2 - Urft Dam and Hirschley

    4.6 (393)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Scenic loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This beautiful Eifel hike can be walked in both directions. No matter which direction, one of the most beautiful vantage points in North Rhine-Westphalia awaits! The hike begins at the car park at the Rurberg pumping station, near Paulushofdamm. The dam is crossed and then it goes either to the left steeply up into the forest and to the Hirschley viewpoint or to the right along the banks of the Urft to the Urfttalsperre and from...

  3. #3 - Water Landscape Route

    4.6 (244)·Hard·10.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Popular loop route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This scenic tour is all about the water. The starting point is in Einruhr, and it goes through the lush deciduous forests near the banks of the Obersee. After crossing the impressive Urftsee dam, the path runs along the banks of the Obersee in the direction of Rurberg. After crossing the Paulushofdamm, there are cafés and a snack bar in the village. On the lake's western shore, it then returns to Einruhr. If the whole...

  4. #4 - Wilder Kermeter and Hirschley

    4.5 (208)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Panoramic hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia The loop leads through the Wilder Kermeter and to the popular Hirschley vantage point, from where you can enjoy wonderful views of the Eifel landscape. If you take some provisions with you, you can also enjoy a picnic with the beautiful view. Highlights: - Hirschley viewpoint - Wild trail near route - Viewpoint "View of Urftsee"

  5. #5 - Zuschauerwanderung

    4.7 (147)·Moderate·8.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Varied hiking and running tour in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful loop through the forest and across the open landscape of the Dreiborn plateau. There are well signposted paths on the Dreiborn plateau. The site was formerly used as a military training area and hiking is only permitted on approved paths. The view of the lakes and the abandoned village of Wollseifen is particularly beautiful. Highlights of the tour: - Dreiborn plateau - Urft Dam - Abandoned...

  6. #6 - Nationalpark auf einen Blick

    4.6 (90)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular hiking route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This short tour begins at the Rurberg National Park gate and leads over the dam, along the Obersee and Urft into the magnificent low mountain range landscape of the Eifel National Park. That's where the wilderness of tomorrow comes into being. The concept of the national park envisages such zones in which man no longer interferes with nature. Accompanied by oak trees, it's quite a steep climb up a sunny mountain slope....

  7. #7 - Einruhr, Dedenborn and Weihrauchsberg

    4.5 (87)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Beautiful high-altitude hike in the Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia You start this varied hike at the rest area on the B266. There is parking on the other side of the pier. Follow the Eifelsteig for a while, which leads quite steeply up through the forest. Then follow the Dedenborn route markings. It goes down into the Tiefenbach valley and then back up into the forests above the Rur. It goes over partly stony forest paths and paths up and down and you should bring sturdy shoes. In Einruhr and...

  8. #8 - Rursee Loop

    4.5 (132)·Hard·16.3 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hr
    Popular 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...

  9. #9 - Eifelsteig Stage 3: Monschau - Einruhr

    4.5 (95)·Hard·15.3 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hr
    This route is stage 3 of the Eifelsteig, a premium long-distance trail through the Eifel region. This specific section starts in the historic cloth-making town of Monschau and ends in Einruhr on the Obersee lake. The path leads from picturesque half-timbered alleys up to the Kierberg viewpoint and continues along the Perlenbach Reservoir to Monschau-Höfen. A unique feature of this area is the house-high beech hedges, traditionally used as windbreaks. The trail then follows the winding course...

  10. #10 - Rurberg-Wollseifen Loop

    4.5 (73)·Hard·11 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Panoramic loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This marvellous hike is quite long, but apart from a few steep climbs, it is easy to master with a medium level of fitness. Along the way, the beautiful landscape of the Dreiborn plateau and the lakeside paths along the Obersee lake can be enjoyed. There are always benches to rest and eat at for a picnic. There are refreshment stops in Rurberg, at the Urft dam and in Einruhr. The hike can also be walked in a clockwise...
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Frequently asked questions

What are the different types of hiking trails near Obersee?

There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Obersee. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 59 hiking trails, 18 backpacking trails, 6 trail running trails, and more.

Where is the best place to hike near Obersee?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Obersee is Bird Watching Loop: From Vogelsang over the Urftseebrücke, which has a 4.4 star rating from 457 reviews. This trail is 7.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,371 ft.

What is the longest trail near Obersee?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Obersee is Rurseerunde in 3 Etappen. This trail is estimated to be 38.7 mi long.

Which trail has the most elevation gain near Obersee?

Obersee: With an ascent of 6,138 ft, Rurseerunde in 3 Etappen has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rur-Olef-Route with 5,843 ft of elevation gain.

What is the most popular and difficult trail near Obersee?

The most popular and difficult trail near Obersee is Water Landscape Route with a 4.6-star rating from 244 reviews.

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