Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Bus stop

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901 m

Nideggen Castle

Highlight • Castle

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

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954 m

View over the Rur Valley from Nideggen Castle

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The views from Nideggen Castle are fantastic

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1.45 km

Rock trail below Nideggen Castle

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The highlight is right on the hiking trail, so you can take shelter when it rains.

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3.01 km

When you wander through the forest between Nideggen and the Rur, you will repeatedly come across spectacular rock formations. It is a red sandstone mountain range, most of which is protected, but is open to climbers in selected places.

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3.52 km

View of Nideggen Castle from the Effels

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You don't just walk past such a view, we had to climb a bit here. One of the Effels is easy to climb and from there you have this beautiful view

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3.61 km

Red sandstone cliffs in the Effels climbing area

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For the most part, the red sandstone rocks are protected, and of course the path requirement applies there. However, in selected places it is expressly permitted to practice your climbing …

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3.70 km

View of Nideggen Castle

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Very nice castle with a great view

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5.80 km

Brüderfelsen

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6.76 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.18 km

1.30 km

1.10 km

554 m

394 m

186 m

Surfaces

3.37 km

1.19 km

1.13 km

776 m

239 m

Elevation

Weather

Tuesday 20 January

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View over the Rur Valley from Nideggen Castle

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View of Nideggen Castle from the Effels

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