Nature Reserve Guide
Kalltal Und Nebentaeler is a nature reserve situated within the District of Düren in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. This area features a diverse landscape characterized by the Kall River and its tributaries, forming a low mountain range river landscape with varied riverbed widths and natural bank erosion. The surrounding valleys contain natural streams, spring-fed brooks, and narrow floodplains, often hosting alder riparian forests and flower-rich grasslands. This combination of water features, diverse forest types, and open grasslands provides a varied terrain…
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4.5
(2007)
Average rating
8104
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4.7
(432)
1,501
hikers
9.30km
02:42
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(170)
534
hikers
9.81km
02:44
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(59)
246
hikers
11.9km
03:25
290m
290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(82)
259
hikers
12.8km
03:35
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(41)
178
riders
44.1km
03:44
720m
720m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.4
(32)
91
riders
27.1km
02:24
620m
620m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.6
(22)
106
riders
55.7km
04:41
880m
880m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(23)
171
riders
28.1km
02:41
800m
800m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.5
(22)
85
riders
43.3km
02:59
420m
420m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(29)
97
riders
36.0km
02:45
580m
580m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.1
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54
riders
29.3km
01:51
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(17)
101
riders
38.8km
03:10
700m
700m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.7
(3)
86
riders
58.3km
03:00
870m
870m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.7
(3)
56
riders
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

42
riders
71.2km
04:03
1,110m
1,110m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.5
(2)
38
riders
57.9km
02:58
970m
970m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
(3)
30
runners
13.2km
01:32
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
runners
6.15km
00:41
40m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
runners
9.31km
01:04
250m
250m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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13
runners
14.5km
01:35
260m
260m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.5
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31
riders
45.0km
02:50
580m
580m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
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9
riders
39.3km
02:38
580m
580m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
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8
riders
48.9km
03:24
760m
760m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

7
riders
56.5km
03:55
930m
930m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(14)
18
hikers
19.8km
05:58
610m
610m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
hikers
12.9km
03:59
400m
410m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

3.0
(1)
2
hikers
4.16km
01:13
110m
110m
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
4
hikers
8.25km
02:27
230m
230m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Kalltal Und Nebentaeler offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The reserve features over 130 routes, catering to diverse interests and skill levels. More information is available in the Hiking in Kalltal Und Nebentaeler guide.
Popular hiking trails include the "Kall Valley – Kall Reservoir loop from Steinbruch Kallbrück und Peterbach," a moderate 6.1-mile [9.8 km] route. Another well-regarded option is the "Bunker 132 (Westwall) – Simonskall loop from Senkelbachquellen," which is 7.4 miles [11.9 km] and also considered moderate. These routes offer scenic views and diverse terrain.
Yes, Kalltal Und Nebentaeler offers easy hiking trails suitable for beginners and families. An example is the "View of the Eifel Forest – Simonskall loop from Senkelbachquellen," an easy 4.1-mile [6.6 km] route. Additional easy options can be found in the Easy hikes in Kalltal Und Nebentaeler guide.
Mountain biking enthusiasts can find several routes, such as the challenging "Vichtbach Trail – Hasselbachgraben Trail loop from Senkelbachquellen," spanning 27.4 miles [44.1 km]. A moderate option is the "Kall Reservoir – Kaiserfelsen (Emperor Rock) loop from Senkelbachquellen," which is 16.8 miles [27.1 km]. Explore more options in the MTB Trails in Kalltal Und Nebentaeler guide.
Yes, the region offers routes for both touring and road cycling. A challenging touring route is the "Simonskall Village – Kaiserfelsen (Emperor Rock) loop from Vossenack," covering 22.4 miles [36.0 km]. For road cycling, the "Serpentines to Rurberg – Upper Rur Valley loop from Schmidt" is a moderate 36.2-mile [58.3 km] option. More routes are detailed in the Cycling in Kalltal Und Nebentaeler guide.
The reserve is characterized by the Kall River and its tributaries, featuring near-natural flowing water sections, alder-lined riverine forests, and moist grasslands. Notable valleys include the Senkel-, Richels-, Schüll-, Hassel-, and Rosbachtal. The historical "Kall Trail" also passes through the Kall Gorge, offering a unique experience.
Kalltal Und Nebentaeler is a popular destination on komoot, with over 5,000 visitors exploring its routes. The area features 132 routes across various sports, which have received an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Kalltal Und Nebentaeler to help plan activities. These include guides for Hiking, MTB Trails, Easy hikes, and Cycling. There are also guides for Attractions and Gravel biking.
The nature reserve offers diverse landscapes that can be enjoyed throughout the year. The varied riverine landscapes, alder forests, and grasslands provide different scenic experiences across seasons. Specific seasonal considerations depend on the planned activity, such as hiking or cycling.
Inquiries regarding nature conservation and management within the Kalltal Und Nebentaeler nature reserve can be directed to the Lower Landscape Authority of the District of Düren. General contact for the District of Düren is +49 2421 22-0. Specific contacts for the Lower Landscape Authority are also available.
Yes, Kalltal Und Nebentaeler provides terrain suitable for gravel biking. A challenging route is the "Rur at Untermaubach – Obermaubach Reservoir loop from Obermaubach," which covers 27.9 miles [45.0 km]. More gravel biking options are listed in the Gravel biking in Kalltal Und Nebentaeler guide.

