Steckenborn: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Steckenborn is located above Lake Rur in the northern Eifel, in a landscape of lakes and high plateaus. The village walk leads through Steckenborn’s northern meadows, with hedgerows and old beech trees, to the Hövel viewpoint. From there, you can look out over Lake Rur towards the Nideggen area.

Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Steckenborn can then continue their accommodation search.

Culture and History

The village walk passes several small cultural and historical features: a historic water fountain, the village chapel dating from 1864, restored half-timbered houses, and a Westwall bunker described as a cultural monument. The annual four-day walking pilgrimage of St. Apollonia Parish to Barweiler is also part of the local tradition. This tradition dates back to 1750.

Surroundings

The surroundings of Steckenborn include Vogelsang Castle, the Foundation Scheibler Museum Rotes Haus Monschau, Stelingberg, and Wofelsberg.

Further afield in the region around Steckenborn are Schwarzenbroich Monastery of the Brothers of the Cross and Satzvey Castle. Schilsberg and Stachelsberg are located near Steckenborn.

Paths and Orientation

Steckenborn has hiking car parks in Hövel, at Kierberg, and at the village square. They provide access points for local hikes.

More local pages: Woffelsbach, Dedenborn, Kesternich, Einruhr

To the overarching travel overview: Simmerath.