Best trails near Burg Kerpen
4.3(199 reviews)
Want to check out Burg Kerpen 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 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Kerpen are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (72)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop in the Vulkaneifel, Rhineland-Palatinate This is a very varied loop in the Eifel to Kerpen Castle and the Dreimühlen waterfall. The hiking trail is located in the Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark and therefore guarantees an atmospheric hiking experience. There are also numerous places to stop for refreshments along the route. Highlights of the hike: - Dreimühlen waterfall - Dreimühlen ruins - Kerpen Castle
- 4.4 (45)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrA promising hiking tour in the Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark near Kerpen. In Kerpen you have good parking facilities as well as a bus stop to get to the excursion. The circular hike offers a lot of variety, with beautiful castles that you can explore, you also come along a quarry that is worth seeing. There are beautiful views of Niederehe at the beginning of the tour. Highlights: - Castle Kerpen - Ruins of Dreimühlen - Dreimühlen waterfall - Quarry
- 4.4 (32)·Hard·16.1 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrThis route is the 8th stage of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance hiking trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section begins at the Erlöserkapelle in Mirbach and ends in Hillesheim. The trail leads through the transitional landscape to the Vulkaneifel and on to the growing Dreimühlen Waterfall near Nohn, a unique natural monument. Hikers pass the Niederehe Monastery and Kerpen Castle before reaching the crime-themed town of Hillesheim. Overnight stays...
- 4.5 (39)·Hard·10.8 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried hike in the Vulkaneifel near Üxheim, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route offers all sorts of variety. The Dreimühlen waterfall, the Hönselberg nature reserve, the Arensberg crater, and Kerpen Castle are just a few of the highlights of this hike. Especially in May / June, this route is an absolute must. Wild orchids grow everywhere along the way, which characterize the landscape. The course deserves the name "Picturesque Eifel." The hike can be walked all year round and has no...
- 2.8 (3)·Hard·12.5 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrExciting circular hike in the Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark. In order to find the locations of the route and to understand their context, you need a brochure, which is currently available from the tourist information for €4.50 and can also be ordered online. In terms of landscape, the tour is really beautiful: wide fields, small streams and pretty patches of forest combine to form what makes the Eifel so charming. There are places to stop for refreshments near the route.
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Kerpen?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Kerpen. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, 5 trail running trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Kerpen?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Kerpen is Waterfall Loop from Kerpen, which has a 4.4 star rating from 72 reviews. This trail is 6.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 744 ft.
What is the longest trail near Burg Kerpen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Kerpen is Eifelsteig Stage 8: Mirbach - Hillesheim. This trail is estimated to be 16.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Kerpen?
Burg Kerpen: With an ascent of 2,043 ft, Picturesque Eifel near Niederehe and Kerpen (Tour 52) has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Eifelsteig Stage 8: Mirbach - Hillesheim with 1,975 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Kerpen?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Kerpen is Eifelsteig Stage 8: Mirbach - Hillesheim with a 4.4-star rating from 32 reviews.
