Best trails near Dronketurm
4.3(563 reviews)
Want to check out Dronketurm from the trail? Good news: 15 trails will get you there, including hiking and camping 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 15 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Dronketurm are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (151)·Moderate·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrTour 32 from the "ADAC Eifel" hiking guide. This circular hiking trail starts at the Gemündener Maar parking lot in Daun-Gemünden. Along the entire route, there is only one slightly steeper ascent on the way to the Dronketurm tower, from where you have a magnificent view of the surrounding volcanic landscape of the Daun maars. At the end of this tour, we recommend a detour to the Daun Wildlife Park. Highlights of the hike: - War memorial - Gemünden maar - Weinfeld church - Weinfeld maar...
- 4.5 (126)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrIdyllic loop through the Dauner Maare nature reserve near Daun, Rhineland-Palatinate An unforgettable hike to the landmarks of the Eifel - the Maaren, whose funnel-shaped craters were created by steam eruptions. The route leads around the Gemündener Maar, the Weinfelder Maar and the Schalkenmehrener Maar and offers wonderful views of this unusual natural landscape. There are places to stop for refreshments at the starting point. The route can be reached by bus and train as well as by car...
- 4.4 (74)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrUnique circular hiking trail around the three Dauner Maare in Rhineland-Palatinate This route around the Dauner Maare begins at the Schalkenmehren bus stop and then leads in several laps around the three unique volcanic lakes. Highlights: - Mäuseberg lookout point with Dronketurm - Gemündener Maar natural swimming pool - Waldcafe Daun - Dauner Maare nature reserve
- 4.4 (39)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic hiking trail around the Drei Mahre in Rhineland-Palatinate This hiking trail runs around two of the three Dauner Maare through the nature reserve Dauner Maare and offers beautiful views of the unique natural landscapes. Highlights: - View of the Weinfelder and Schalkenmehrener Maar - Dauner Maare nature reserve
- 4.7 (47)·Hard·14.2 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrThis route is stage 11 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts in Daun and ends in Manderscheid. The path leads from the spa gardens up to the famous Daun Maars: the Gemündener, Weinfelder, and Schalkenmehrener Maar. From the Dronke Tower, hikers enjoy views over the volcanic craters before following the course of the Lieser river through secluded forests, eventually reaching the impressive Manderscheid...
- 4.7 (49)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrA varied hike that leads along the Dauner Haar. The popular circular route unites the so-called "eyes of the Eifel". On varied 11 kilometers you can see the water-filled hair, flat moors and the dry maar. The beautiful landscape with its gentle, green hills and deep blue hair enchants every hiker. The following highlights are on the route: - Schalkenmehrener Maar - Maarkreuz Schalkenmehren - Weinfelder Maar - Dronketurm - Gemündener Maar - Winkelbach mineral spring The route follows the...
- 4.3 (20)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Schalkenmehrener Maar, the Gemuendener Maar and the Weinfelder Maar are also called the eyes of the Eifel. The Drei Maare-Lieserpfad-Uedersdorfer Muehle loop trail leads along these three Dauner Maare. But that's not all: the Weinfeld chapel and the Dronketurm on the Maeuseberg (views!) are also on the path, some of which runs along the popular premium hiking trails "Lieserpfad" and "Eifelsteig". Highlights...
- 4.5 (28)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful hike in the Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route leads in a wide loop around the well-known three maars near Schalkenmehren - the Gemuendener Maar, the Weinfelder Maar and the Schalkenmehrener Maar. Highlights of the route: - View over the three volcanic maars near Schalkenmehren - Stop for refreshments in Schalkenmehren - Dronketurm on Mäuseberg - View over the volcanic Eifel
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Dronketurm?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Dronketurm. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 13 hiking trails, 6 trail running trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Dronketurm?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Dronketurm is Daun – Rund um die Kraterseen, which has a 4.4 star rating from 151 reviews. This trail is 2.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 561 ft.
What is the longest trail near Dronketurm?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Dronketurm is Eifel MTB—The Eifel in Focus. This trail is estimated to be 27.5 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Dronketurm?
Dronketurm: With an ascent of 4,097 ft, Eifel MTB—The Eifel in Focus has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is HeimatSpur Großer Dauner with 2,923 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Dronketurm?
The most popular and difficult trail near Dronketurm is Eifelsteig Stage 11: Daun - Manderscheid with a 4.7-star rating from 47 reviews.
