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View of Nideggen Castle – Historic center of Abenden loop from Zerkall

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North Rhine-Westphalia

View of Nideggen Castle – Historic center of Abenden loop from Zerkall

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3.4

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View of Nideggen Castle – Historic center of Abenden loop from Zerkall

00:58

9.07km

110m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Nationalpark Eifel

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

122 m

English Longhorn cattle at Gut Laach and the Ruraue

Highlight • Natural

This breed of cattle lives on pasture all year round.
More information about the animals here:
fleischrinderzucht.de/rassen/english-longhorn.html

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886 m

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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3

4.39 km

Historic center of Abenden

Highlight • Settlement

Very beautiful small village with half-timbered houses located on the Rur. Very worth seeing. The village is located directly on a bridge over the Rur, where many hiking and cycling paths cross.

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8.86 km

Zerkall National Park Information Point

Highlight • Rest Area

The national park information point Zerkall serves as a stepping stone to the natural attractions and cultural sights of the region.
Further information: huertgenwald.de/de/tourismus-geschichte/tourismus/nationalpark-eifel/infopunkt-zerkall

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5

8.92 km

Zerkall Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

...here you can get information about the national park and there is plenty of space for parking.

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6

9.01 km

Entrance to Eifel National Park at Zerkall

Highlight • Rest Area

On the other side there is an information point and a parking lot.

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B

9.07 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.75 km

2.89 km

2.37 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.36 km

3.05 km

377 m

240 m

< 100 m

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Friday 16 October

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6°C

53 %

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Comments

January 12, 2025,Laufrunde

At times, running was out of the question. 😁🏃‍♂️

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