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Effelsfelsen – Nideggen Runde von Abendener Straße

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Effelsfelsen – Nideggen Runde von Abendener Straße

Michael Priese planned a hike

May 22, 2021

Effelsfelsen – Nideggen Runde von Abendener Straße

Moderate

01:54

6.00km

3.2km/h

220m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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Parking

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226 m

Zülpicher Gate, Nideggen

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The Zülpicher Tor is a three-storey tower gate with single stepped arched portals.
The gate was built in the first half of the 14th century as part of the city …

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520 m

St. Johannes Baptist Church

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Saint John the Baptist, to whom the church "St. Johann Baptist" in Nideggen is dedicated, is - like Saint Joseph - a man on the threshold between the Old and …

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2.52 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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3.03 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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3.12 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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4.94 km

View of the Rur Valley and the town of Nideggen from beneath Nideggen Castle

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The ruins of Nideggen Castle are the landmark of the town of Nideggen and are owned by the district of Düren. The rectangular hilltop castle was the seat of the …

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5.03 km

Two Brothers Sandstone Rocks

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Cliffs released for climbing (source: City of Nideggen) The North Eifel climbing garden is located in the Rur Valley near Nideggen. The red sandstone cliffs stretch between Kreuzau and Heimbach. …

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5.60 km

Nideggen Old Town

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A visit to the old town and castle with its buildings made of red sandstone and a walk along the rock passage belong together. A great experience in the region.

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6.00 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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3.32 km

1.04 km

1.01 km

380 m

218 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

916 m

779 m

131 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Effelsfelsen – Nideggen Runde von Abendener Straße

Zülpicher Gate, Nideggen

St. Johannes Baptist Church

Effelsfelsen

View of Nideggen Castle from the Effels

Red sandstone cliffs in the Effels climbing area

View of the Rur Valley and the town of Nideggen from beneath Nideggen Castle

Two Brothers Sandstone Rocks

Nideggen Old Town

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