Best backpacking trails in Einruhr

This route is stage 4 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts in Einruhr and ends in Gemünd. The path leads along the steep slopes of the Obersee lake up to the Dreiborn Plateau, passing through the historic Vogelsang IP site and the ghost village of Wollseifen. Hikers enjoy vast panoramic views over the Eifel National Park before descending into the valley town of Gemünd. Overnight stays are available at...

Panoramic, second section of the Wildnistrail long-distance hiking trail near Gemünd in the Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Wildnistrail ("wilderness trail")is a four-stage hike across the national park from Höfen to Zerkall. This route is the 2nd section between Einruhr and Gemünd. A visit to the Vogelsang Visitor Centre is recommended along the way. There, certified speakers provide information about the military past of the site. From the Eifel View Station Modenhübel, the unrivalled...

Panoramic hiking trail in the Eifel National Park in Einruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route starts in Einruhr and leads up to the Dreiborn plateau. If you come here in May or June, you can experience the marvellous broom blossom. To enjoy the view from the plateau, you have to climb a few metres in altitude. Once you have managed this, you can look forward to a more relaxed second part of the hiking trail along the water and through forests. Highlights of the route: - Vogelsang Red...

Popular Loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This is a wonderful, but at over 40 km also quite demanding loop through the Eifel National Park. The route runs almost permanently directly on the banks of the most beautiful waters in the national park, including the Urft and the Rur with their famous dams. There are places to stay and eat. Accessible by bus and train (Simmerath Einruhr stop). Highlights of the hike: - Rurtalsperre - Urft Dam

Section of the Eifel-Höhe-Route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia The southern loop of the third stage of the Eifel-Höhen-Route follows the banks of the Urftsee and leads through the wild heart of the Eifel National Park with its wildcats, black storks and numerous other unique animal and plant species. The path is characterized in particular by the magnificent lakes. On the way there are some huts, picnic areas and places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: -...

Section of the Eifel-Höhen-Route, Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The northern loop of the 3rd section of the Eifel-Höhen-Route leads along the banks of Lake Rursee to Heimbach with its extraordinary Art Nouveau power station. The route then continues through open fields to Kall and along the Urft river to Gemünd. Whether spring, summer or autumn - the views of forest and water in the Eifel are magnificent at any time of year. There are always opportunities to stop for...