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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Düren
Nideggen

Nideggen Old Town – Nideggen Castle loop from Nideggen

Routes
Mountain hikes & routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Düren
Nideggen

Nideggen Old Town – Nideggen Castle loop from Nideggen

Moderate

5.0

(1)

4

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Nideggen Old Town – Nideggen Castle loop from Nideggen

02:27

8.25km

230m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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232 m

Nideggen Old Town

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

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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883 m

Dürener Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The DAV is also active here in the Eifel

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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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3.19 km

Very beautiful rock formations. Sturdy shoes are recommended.

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3.33 km

The large nature reserve Buntsandsteinfelsen in the Rurtal fascinates with its imposing, reddish rocks with unique rock heads and rocky outcrops. This unique landscape, located on the northern edge of …

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3.93 km

Bunter sandstone cliffs — Sunken Lane

Highlight • Natural Monument

You will pass a number of impressive rock formations

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4.06 km

Strategically well positioned bank at the end of a steep climb. Well suited to catch your breath again. The view over the Rur valley is a plus.

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6.39 km

View of Nideggen Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very beautiful above the Rur on a sandstone rock
located castle.
There is a restaurant and a museum in the castle.
Definitely worth seeing!

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8.25 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.27 km

2.25 km

1.82 km

430 m

311 m

127 m

Surfaces

3.17 km

2.20 km

1.49 km

1.17 km

177 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Thursday 25 June

37°C

22°C

6 %

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