Attractions around Düren

The way at the reservoir was more beautiful than expected and should be included in a tour with.

The Hindenburg Gate is a colorful sandstone rock. The rock was created in the Triassic during the period of Buntsandstein about 220 million years ago from rubble and sand. The … read more

The south way around the reservoir is rather uninteresting as well as driveway. But on the north side there is a great way with some jetties and interesting views.

The Art Nouveau hydroelectric power plant is located in Heimbach and was put into operation in 1905.
The hydroelectric power station draws its water from the Urft dam via the … read more

Unfortunately, Mariwawald Monastery will be closed during the year 2018. The ten monks who live here are now very old and can not operate the monastery without support. In addition, … read more

This diverse reservoir is recommended in every season. He or his environment also has a lot to offer the kids.
The fish ladder with the glass underwater area is definitely … read more

Beautiful rock formations made of red sandstone. The red sandstone cliffs in the Rur Valley have been under nature protection since 1999. Eagle owls have been breeding here again for … read more

The large nature reserve Buntsandsteinfelsen in the Rurtal fascinates with its imposing, reddish rocks with unique rock heads and rocky outcrops. This unique landscape, located on the northern edge of … read more

This is a beautiful circuit, especially recommended would be the "wild way" right at the beginning of the round. On the weekends it could be a bit crowded, who can go here during the week.

Wonderful view of the Rur valley and the reservoir.
The forest chapel was built from 1994 to 1996 by the Obermaubach working group and is open to visitors.
This "Eifel-Bick" … read more

Very nice castle located above Heimbach.
The castle was first mentioned in 1106 as the property of the lords of Hengebach. The castle later fell to the Count of Jülich. … read more

Especially in the present time you should take a moment here and commemorate the fallen from the Second World War. Maybe think of the many dead in Ukraine who are currently having to die there.

The tourist information center of Rursee-Touristik GmbH, together with the national park next to the newly designed natural outdoor pool, is the central point of contact in the Rursee center. … read more

The castle ruins on Buntsandsteinfelsen high above the Rurtal is a real highlight of any tour to Nideggen.

The reservoir Obermaubach was built in the 1930s and originally served to regulate the Rur. Today it is a paradise for paddlers, sailors, surfers and fishermen. At the lake there … read more

On this way you will be rewarded with great views (over to the castle Nideggen, down to the Rur valley, ....). The path is feasible all year round.

It pays to climb the steep, narrow path. At the top, from Eugenienstein, you have a magnificent view of the Rur, which meanders down in the valley towards Obermaubach.

In good visibility great panorama!

The Laufenburg is a beautifully preserved and well maintained knight's castle from the 12th century. Amazingly, over the centuries, it changed hands only through inheritance or through purchases, but not … read more

Erleben Sie ganz und gar barrierefrei das "Herz" des Nationalparks Eifel!

„Wilder Weg“, das klingt nach unwägbarem Gelände, nach Stolperfallen, Hindernissen und beschwerlichem Fortkommen. Falsch. Zwar wächst im Laufe der … read more