Discover Nitztal: Trails, Forest and Views

Nitztal is a rewarding starting point for anyone who wants to combine their trip with exercise, scenery and tangible discoveries. Circular trails lead through the forest and over hills with views into the valley, while a permanently timed cycling route adds a sporting element. For families, the Nitzblickrunde is a particularly suitable option: it leads from the village centre up to the Steinbüchel and is suitable for families with children.

Circular Trails for Different Day Plans

If you would like to include a shorter hike in your plans, you can choose the Almenackerweg. The approximately 2.5 km circular trail starts and ends at the Schützenstraße car park in Nitztal. The 7.9 km Panoramaweg Nitztal also starts and ends there. This makes it possible to compare two circular routes of different lengths without changing the starting point.

The Panoramaweg leads from Nitztal through a quiet forest and up to the Bleiberg. From the Schälkopf, you can enjoy a view from above over Nitztal. The Bleiberghütte is also located along the Panoramaweg and can be rented for barbecues in summer. Those who choose this route can therefore combine their hike with a specific place to spend time along the way. The information about summer use should be taken into account when making your own plans.

Views, Stream and Open Countryside

The Nitzblickrunde and the Bürresheimrunde also lead to the Steinbüchel, at 524 m above sea level. The Nitzblickrunde focuses on views into the Nitztal, while the Bürresheimrunde mentions the view over the valley during the ascent. These two routes appeal to visitors who want to combine their hike with an elevated destination and a view.

On the way back to Nitztal, the Schlossweg follows the small Nitzbach stream. The Eifeltraum hiking trail between Kürrenberg and Nitztal offers a different landscape perspective: it combines varied hillside forest with open fields and meadows. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore consider whether your trip should focus more on a route with forest and views or on a trail featuring changing landscapes.

Cycling and Further Discoveries

For days focused on sport, there is the Nitztal hill-climb time-trial route. It starts in Mayen-Nitztal and ends in Kirchwald. The route is approximately 2.5 km long, includes around 240 metres of elevation gain and has an average gradient of about 5 percent. The starting station is located at the intersection of St.-Johanner-Straße and Kirchwalder Straße in Nitztal. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore weigh up whether hiking or cycling should be the focus of your stay.

A cultural addition to outdoor activities is the Bendisberg Mine, a visitor mine. It is located approximately 700 metres from the St. Joster Weg. Alongside the trails through forests, meadows and valleys, this adds an underground attraction as another possible part of your trip planning. The Finnenhütte with its barbecue area is located on the Steinbachweg; it too can be taken into consideration when deciding which excursion destinations and places to spend time at you would like to include during your stay.

Plan the Right Stay in Nitztal

A holiday apartment in Nitztal is a suitable option for travellers who want to divide their days flexibly between short circular trails, longer hikes, cycling and further discoveries. When choosing your accommodation, consider above all which of the experiences mentioned are important for your trip and what kind of outings you would like to have. The short 2.5 km Almenackerweg, the 7.9 km Panoramaweg, the routes to the Steinbüchel and the hill-climb time-trial route represent different ways of experiencing Nitztal.

If you would like to consider other places for your trip planning, you can find Volkesfeld, Welschenbach, Welling, Acht, Mertloch, Brodenbach, Alken and Arft here.

For the higher-level travel overview: Mayen-Koblenz.