Best long trails in Gemünd

Idyllic section of the Wilderness Trail in the Eifel Along the route, nature is deliberately left to its own devices, so that the wilderness is slowly but surely returning. The third part of the popular hiking trail leads through the Kermeter ridge, which is considered the heart of the national park. Here you can enjoy extensive beech and oak forests and discover a lot along the way. The route begins at the national park gate in Gemünd and leads through impressive beech forests, past the...

Popular circular route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia As the name suggests, numerous views of the vast Eifel landscape waiting on this hike. The hike starts in beautiful Gemünd, from where the route leads westwards to Modenhübel and then to Vogelsang. From here, the route leads over the Urft river and through the woods to Wolfgarten and back to the starting point. Highlights of the hike: - Lake Urft - Eifel view Kreuzberg - Eifel view Modenhübel - Old fire station tower...

Idyllic circular route in the Eifel National Park near Schleiden, North Rhine-Westphalia Signposting: T7 The circular route "Auf verschlungenen Pfaden" ("On winding paths") lives up to its name, as it leads along winding, steeply ascending paths through moss-covered forests full of spruce and oak trees. Near Wolfgarten is the place where the old fire watch tower stood until the fire in 2017 - one of several towers that used to be used to monitor the area in the event of a forest fire....

Challenging and beautiful circular hiking trail in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful route leads from Gemünd in a large loop to Einruhr and back. On the first part, you hike across wide meadows and idyllic streams in the middle of the forest. In Einruhr, you reach the Obersee lake and hike on the other side to the Paulushofdamm dam near Rurberg. From there, the route continues along the green banks of the Urft and Lake Urft. Accessible by bus and train. There...

Scenic bike tour in Gemünd, North Rhine-Westphalia. From the National Park Gate in Gemünd, the route climbs for a longer time to Herhahn and the heights of Wollseifen. The route runs for the most part on paved cycle paths of the NRW cycling network and partly leads over gravelled forest paths. Caution: The path from Wolllseifen to the Urftseemauer goes very steeply downhill in two places. It might be necessary to get off the bike here. This section of the trail and also the longer ascent...

Scenic mountain bike tour in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour leads through the sometimes steep ups and downs of the magnificent Eifel landscape. Most of the time it goes through the forest. But since it also goes along rivers, the Rursee and Urftsee and Heimbach, it never gets boring on the way. A stop in Heimach is worthwhile to discover the old town and find a café for a break. The starting point can be reached by bus and train. Highlights of the hike: - Urft...

Beautiful circular hike in the Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia This beautiful nature trail leads through the forests of the Kermeter, starting from Wolfgarten. Mariawald Abbey is well worth a visit and is known far beyond its borders, not least because it is the only Trappist monastery in Germany. It is possible to stop for refreshments here and the monastery shop is highly recommended. Highlights: - Mariawald Abbey

Section of the Eifel High Route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia Marvellous Eifel landscapes, historical evidence from Roman times and repeated opportunities to take short detours to museums or castles await you. The fourth stage of the Eifel Heights Route begins in Gemünd and leads along the Urft to Kall. From here, the route continues to Mechernich, Urft and then back along the River Urft to Blankenheim (Wald) railway station. If you continue a little further to...

Difficult cycle tour around the Eifel National Park in North Rhine-Westphalia. Starting in Gmünd, this extensive route runs through and around the only national park in North Rhine-Westphalia, the Eifel National Park. A particular highlight is the Rur reservoir at the western end of the national park. There is also plenty of varied nature and interesting buildings in the region. There are several places to stop for refreshments along the way. The route is long and arduous and you need to be...