Attractions around Nideggen

When the dam wall was built at the beginning of the 20th century, the Urftsee became the largest European reservoir at the time. The reservoir is located entirely in the … read more

Here, in addition to a great view, there is a really good snack and you can take the boat back to Rurberg.

This is a place steeped in history that also feels a little gloomy. But its transformation from the Nazi cadre forge, via a military training area inaccessible for decades, to … read more

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

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.

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

Before the Second World War there was a ferry connection to the Nazi "Reich Training Center" built in 1934 in the area of the Lorbach estuary in the Urft.
After … read more

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

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 former church of St. Rochus was the Roman Catholic parish church of the former village and today's deserted Wollseifen in the city of Schleiden in the district of Euskirchen … read more

The "village" with an exciting history. You should definitely have been here once. Very educational and exciting.

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

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

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.

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

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

The cat stones are very impressive. People have already camped here in the Stone Age, the Romans used the stones as a quarry and you can also discover the stones for yourself.

In my opinion, the Obermaubach reservoir has something Mediterranean about it, and that in the middle of the Rureifel. A great local recreation area with cycling and hiking trails, restaurants and lots of nature!