Best moderate trails in Blankenheim

Certified quality hiking trail with great views near Blankenheim, North Rhine-Westphalia. This versatile and well-visited route brings a touch of Tuscany to the Eifel. In the middle of the "cypresses of the north," it is easy to forget that the trail is in the German low mountain ranges. The many juniper heaths and the dry slopes are also reminiscent of more southern European areas. In some places, in secluded spots, several old crosses and crucifixes exist. From the starting point, the...

Scenic hiking route in Blankenheim, North Rhine-Westphalia. The village of Reetz lies in a flat, wooded valley basin and offers far-reaching views. The Eifel circular route around the Freilinger See Lake is a relaxed hike across meadows and fields to enjoy these beautiful landscape views. The Freilinger See - a perfect water quality reservoir - offers bathing fun in summer. Windsurfing is also possible there. There is also a dog beach. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural...

Beautiful hiking trail from Ripsdorf through the Lampertstal valley in North Rhine-Westphalia From the village of Ripsdorf, this hiking trail runs in a southerly direction to and through the Lampertstal, an absolute gem of the Eifel. In the northern Wierstal there is also an excellent view from the Eifelblick to the Hohe Acht.

Shortened version of a popular quality hiking trail in the Obere Ahr nature reserve, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is part of the quality hiking trail Wanderbares Deutschland "EifelSpur: Where the Ahr starts", which leads for the spring of the Ahr. On narrow paths you walk through the cool forests of the North Eifel. Fragrant meadows and extensive pastures are also part of this hike. Highlights of the hike: - Views over the North Eifel - Ahr spring - diverse landscapes

Varied circular hiking trail This hike is characterised by different types of forest such as beech forests, alluvial forests and swamp forests. The start and end point of the circular trail is the Waldcafé Maus, from where it leads to the source area of the Ruhrbach stream. A striking highlight of the route is the Eichendorff Rock, a red sandstone rock engraved with the third verse of the poem "Farewell" by Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff.

This route starts at the Eifelmuseum Blankenheim. It leads through many of the wooded areas near the town of Blankenheim. It also passes through the fields near Blankenheim. The hike is within the boundaries of the High Fens-Eifel Nature Park. There are some beautiful views and historic buildings to see.

This route is stage 1 of the AhrSteig, a long-distance trail in Germany, running from Blankenheim to Freilinger See. Starting at the Ahr spring in historic Blankenheim, the path passes the Eifel Museum, ascends through beech forests to the Birker Berg plateau, and continues past Bohrsberg to Freilinger See. Overnight stays are available in local guest houses and accommodations near Blankenheim and Freilingen. Water should be packed for the day and refilled at starting or ending points. Both...

Start and finish is the car park at the Lindweiler barbecue hut

This route follows Stage 2 of the AhrSteig and links Freilinger See with Aremberg. From the lake, the path climbs gently up to the Hühnerberg, offering panoramic views, and continues along an old Roman road through the Lommersdorf Forest, past the Stations of the Cross and the Guardian Angel Chapel, to Aremberg. Accommodation is available in guesthouses in the surrounding villages. You should carry plenty of water with you and top up your supplies in the villages. The start and finish points...