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Burg Nideggen – Effelsfelsen Runde von Abendener Straße

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Burg Nideggen – Effelsfelsen Runde von Abendener Straße

Kim Herrmann planned a hike

October 21, 2021

Burg Nideggen – Effelsfelsen Runde von Abendener Straße

Moderate

02:03

6.68km

3.3km/h

220m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. 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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788 m

Nideggen Castle

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

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809 m

View over the Rur Valley from Nideggen Castle

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The views from Nideggen Castle are fantastic

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2.95 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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3.46 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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3.55 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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5.63 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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6.29 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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6.68 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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3.67 km

1.29 km

1.21 km

368 m

128 m

Surfaces

4.19 km

1.15 km

779 m

340 m

195 m

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Burg Nideggen – Effelsfelsen Runde von Abendener Straße

Nideggen Castle

View over the Rur Valley from Nideggen Castle

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

Nideggen Old Town

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