Best trails near Pilgerkreuz
4.3(54 reviews)
Want to check out Pilgerkreuz from the trail? Good news: 8 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 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Pilgerkreuz are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.3 (35)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrHistorical loop in the Eifel. It starts at the free Buhlert hiking car park. It initially goes in a westerly direction and for a while along the small nature reserve Senkelbachquellen. The former bunkers of the West Wall can be explored, a total of eight well-preserved old bunker systems. To get here, unpaved and unmarked paths branch off from the paved paths. Sturdy shoes are recommended for the unmarked trails. Entering the bunker facilities is at your own risk and should only be done with...
- 4.7 (6)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrFrom the parking lot at the end of Simonskall on the asphalt road in the direction of “Mestrenger Mühle.” Then turn right over the Kall up the path. At the rest area, keep right up the mountain, at the bend in the path there is a nice rest bench with a view. We continue past the rest area at the Schaumeiler up to the height of Schmidt. Here it goes down to the right at the rest bench along the cow pasture. Where you then go back into the forest is what is probably the best equipped refuge...
- 4.4 (5)·Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrIdyllic circular hiking trail to Simonskall in North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular hike starts at the parking lot at the church in Schmidt and first leads to the "Waldesruh" hiker's hut. On beautiful forest paths it then goes down to Simonskall and along the beautiful river Kall back to the starting point of the tour. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes --------------------------------------------------...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·15.9 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrSegment 4 of the StauSeeSteig runs to the Kalltalsperre and Dreilägerbachtalsperre in the Hurtgenwald. This is segment 4 of the StauSeeSteig, between Woffelsbach and Roetgen. The route runs through the forests of the Hurtgenwald. Hidden in the forest is the small Kalltalsperre reservoir, where the trail crosses the weir. The route ends at the Dreilägerbachtalsperre. The StauSeeSteig is an impressive long-distance hike plotted by the Dutch Mountain Film Festival. The hike is centered on...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·37.3 mi·Est. 15.5–17 hrAs the name of the route suggests, this is a high-contrast route: the first half of the route is over asphalt, so it could also be done by road bike. The second half, however, goes over small field and forest paths, which are largely unpaved. There is no getting through on a racing bike here. Recommended bike: gravel bike (ideal) mountain bike, trekking bike.
- 4.0 (2)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrVersatile and family-friendly hiking tour in Schmidt, North Rhine-Westphalia. Very nice hiking trail that leads through an idyllic and diverse landscape. Whether meadows, country lanes or a piece of forest. Highlights of the tour: - Versatile ways - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes in the North Eifel Nature Park
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Pilgerkreuz?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Pilgerkreuz. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Pilgerkreuz?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Pilgerkreuz is Buhlert Bunkers, which has a 4.3 star rating from 35 reviews. This trail is 5.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 620 ft.
What is the longest trail near Pilgerkreuz?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Pilgerkreuz is Straße, Wald, Wiese ab Vogelsang. This trail is estimated to be 37.3 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Pilgerkreuz?
Pilgerkreuz: With an ascent of 4,566 ft, Straße, Wald, Wiese ab Vogelsang has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Vossenack - Kalltal Valley - Wehebach Stream Loop with 2,887 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Pilgerkreuz?
The most popular and difficult trail near Pilgerkreuz is Vossenack - Kalltal Valley - Wehebach Stream Loop with a 5.0-star rating from 4 reviews.
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