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The Top 20 Natural Monuments around Kreis Düren

Kreis Düren’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments around Kreis Düren. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: December 15, 2025

Hindenburg Gate

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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 …

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Obermaubach Reservoir

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This diverse reservoir is recommended at any time of year. It and its surroundings also have a lot to offer for children.
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Buntsandstein Cliffs (Rur Valley)

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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 …

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The Wild Trail (Wilder Weg), Eifel National Park

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Discover the wild heart of the Eifel National Park without barriers. 💚

"Wilder Weg" is a 1.5 km long barrier-free nature discovery trail. People with and without disabilities can experience …

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View of the Rursee

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The Rursee is really nice and very suitable for a Sunday walk. For passionate hikers maybe a bit boring, but the view over the dam is still worth it.
Highly recommended!

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Hinkelsteine Sandstone Formations

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There are four official climbing rocks on this section of the route, which are also beautiful to look at without you climbing.
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Rur River in Heimbach

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From Heimbach, a paved but shady path along the Rur River leads toward Schwammenauel and the dam. During the summer months, you can board the Rurseebahn, which runs to Schwammenauel.

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Eugenienstein

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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.

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Rock formations and viewpoints at Glatte Wand

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Along the way there are several imposing sandstone formations, some of which are as high as a house and are used as climbing areas, which can be easily recognized by the white magnesium powder stains and the embedded hooks.

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The Wild Path – Accessible nature discovery trail in Eifel National Park

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Great destination for young and old. Knowledge about plants and animals of the forest is conveyed in a clear way. Nice to look at through replicas of mushrooms and birds, …

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments around Kreis Düren

Hindenburg Gate

Obermaubach Reservoir

Buntsandstein Cliffs (Rur Valley)

The Wild Trail (Wilder Weg), Eifel National Park

View of the Rursee

Hinkelsteine Sandstone Formations

Rur River in Heimbach

Eugenienstein

Rock formations and viewpoints at Glatte Wand

The Wild Path – Accessible nature discovery trail in Eifel National Park

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