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Von Nideggen nach Kreuzau

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Von Nideggen nach Kreuzau

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April 16, 2019

Von Nideggen nach Kreuzau

Moderate

03:46

12.4km

3.3km/h

350m

370m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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533 m

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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1.03 km

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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1.58 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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2.00 km

Dürener Gate Nideggen

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Southern gate of the old town with changeable history.
Served as a prison.

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3.06 km

Felsenweg Sandstone Cliffs and Views of the Rur Valley and Nideggen Castle

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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 …

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4.97 km

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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5.97 km

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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6.26 km

Narrow Trail With Scenic Views in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Super section with a narrow kick always in the slope 👍👍👍👍

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9.34 km

Obermaubach Forest Chapel and view over the Obermaubach Reservoir

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Magnificent view of the Rur Valley and the reservoir.
The forest chapel was built between 1994 and 1996 by the Obermaubach working group and is open to visitors.
This "Eifel-Bick" …

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10.1 km

View of Obermaubach and the reservoir

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The climb is sweaty in warm weather, but worth it

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11.0 km

Engelsblick – View of the Obermaubach Reservoir

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Aurora is the name given to this area where the hills stand.

Some of them are still interspersed with ore, which was deposited there as waste rock from the old mine.

And as a viewpoint, it's simply wonderful.

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12.4 km

Obermaubach Reservoir

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A truly lovely spot for a break. From here you have a wonderful view over the reservoir. For a light snack or a delicious coffee, I recommend Café Fink near …

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.03 km

3.19 km

1.25 km

631 m

270 m

Surfaces

9.38 km

1.34 km

887 m

340 m

269 m

158 m

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Von Nideggen nach Kreuzau

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

Nideggen Castle

Nideggen Old Town

Dürener Gate Nideggen

Felsenweg Sandstone Cliffs and Views of the Rur Valley and Nideggen Castle

Hindenburg Gate

Buntsandstein Cliffs (Rur Valley)

Narrow Trail With Scenic Views in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Obermaubach Forest Chapel and view over the Obermaubach Reservoir

View of Obermaubach and the reservoir

Engelsblick – View of the Obermaubach Reservoir

Obermaubach Reservoir

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