Best wildlife trails in Gemünd
4.2(96 reviews)
Explore the most popular wildlife trails near Gemünd with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.4 (28)·Hard·23 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrIdyllic 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...
- 4.6 (31)·Hard·17.1 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular 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...
- 4.2 (23)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrIdyllic 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....
- 4.1 (12)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrIdyllic circular route through the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular hike starts in Gemünd and leads along the winding Eulenweg up to the Maisberg. Passing the Kohlweghütte it goes to the Mauelter Berg. The narrow Kutschweg takes you back down to the valley. The hike is well signposted with the number 11. On the way you will occasionally come across evidence of the iron industry - a separate route is dedicated to this with the iron hiking trail. Shortly...
- 3.5 (2)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrEnjoy the view from the Kreuzberg! Route: Marienplatz - National Park Gate - Güntherweg - Olefbrücke - Zehnthof -Steinweg - Nierfeld - Wackerberg - Eifelblick Kreuzberg - Dreiborner Straße -Marienplatz Follow only path no. 12, where the start of the hike is in Gemünd, Marienplatz. On the tour, you first arrive at the national park gate and then walk along the outskirts of Gemünd to the Olefbrücke bridge. From here, follow the path to Nierfeld and climb the Wackerberg from there. Once at the...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest wildlife trail in Gemünd?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Gemünd is Wilderness Trail Stage 3: Gemünd - Heimbach. This trail is estimated to be 23.0 km long.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Gemünd?
Gemünd: With an ascent of 609 m, Panoramic Tour Eifelblicke has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Wilderness Trail Stage 3: Gemünd - Heimbach with 581 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Gemünd?
The most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Gemünd is Wilderness Trail Stage 3: Gemünd - Heimbach with a 4.4-star rating from 28 reviews.