Best trails near Falkenlay
4.2(108 reviews)
Want to check out Falkenlay from the trail? Good news: 5 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 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Falkenlay are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (91)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis loop trail winds through the rocky landscapes and forested hills surrounding Bad Bertrich. Highlights include the historic Hohenzollern observation tower, the Maisch spring, and Stone Age caves at Falkenlay. A secured detour leads to the Klidinger Waterfall, which plunges over rocky cliffs into the gorge-like Erdenbach Valley. A wild stand of boxwood on the Palmberg accompanies the trail back to the spa gardens of the Electoral Palace. Sturdy hiking boots with good traction are...
- 4.5 (8)·Moderate·4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular and promising circular hiking trail near Bad Bertrich, Rhineland-Palatinate. This beautiful route leads through the scenic Vulkaneifel. A total of almost 270 hm have to be overcome. The effort is rewarded with magnificent views. In the spa gardens in Bad Bertrich you can relax and review the impressions of the tour. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Refreshments
- 3.7 (9)·Hard·14.8 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrDemanding circular hiking trail in the Eifel, Rhineland-Palatinate. At more than 20 km, this circular hiking trail from Bad Bertrich promises a lot of variety. Shortly after the start you reach the Elbesbach waterfall and the former location of the Entersburg (only a few remains of the wall have been preserved). The route runs for many kilometers through the beautiful Ueßbach valley. Highlights of the hike: - Spa town of Bad Bertrich - Elbesbach waterfall - Burgstall Entersburg (11th...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·29.4 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrVaried MTB tour in Bad Bertrich. This mountain bike tour explores the unique volcanic landscape of the Volcanic Eifel and connects the spa town of Bad Bertrich with the heights of Lutzerath. The route is physically demanding and offers steep climbs as well as varied terrain that includes gravel paths, forest trails and flowing single trails. The ride leads through the picturesque Üssbachtal valley and up to scenic points such as the Achterhöhe. Although not technically extreme, the constant...
- Hard·19 mi·Est. 9–10 hrThis varied cycling loop winds through the forested hills surrounding the spa town of Bad Bertrich and connects the Vulkaneifel with the tranquil Üssbach Valley. Narrow single-track trails wind through dense forests up to Falkenlay and on toward Kennfus and Lutzerath. A detour to the Achterhöhe viewing platform rewards you with sweeping views of the Siebenbach Valley. Nature-filled forest trails lead past the historic Maisch Spring and the Hammes Shrine before the route follows the Üssbach...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Falkenlay?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Falkenlay is HeimatSpur Wasserfall-Erlebnisroute, which has a 4.6 star rating from 91 reviews. This trail is 8.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,971 ft.
What is the longest trail near Falkenlay?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Falkenlay is MTB: Bad Bertrich - Lutzerath. This trail is estimated to be 29.4 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Falkenlay?
Falkenlay: With an ascent of 6,092 ft, MTB: Bad Bertrich - Lutzerath has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Eifel Zwei-Taeler-Die-Tour-um-Bad-Bertrich with 3,267 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Falkenlay?
The most popular and difficult trail near Falkenlay is Around Bad Bertrich with a 3.7-star rating from 9 reviews.
Top sights in Bad Bertrich
Explore in the Bad Bertrich area
Attractions
Points of interest
- Elbesbach-Wasserfall
- Maischquelle
- Steinzeitgrotte
- Elfengrotte
- Hohenzollernturm
- Falkenlay-Hütte
- Falkenlay
- Bergquelle
- ehem. Diana Freibad
- Bismarckturm Bad Bertrich
- Kurfürstliches Schlößchen
- Viktoriahöhe
- Ruflay
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Bad Bertrich
- Florianshütte
- Rastplatz Maischquelle
- Wilhelmshöhe
- Oase der Ruhe
- Sedimentwand Lavakaul
- Marthashöhe