Best backpacking trails in Hellenthal

Certified, cultural-historical quality hiking trail near Hellenthal, North Rhine-Westphalia. The first highlight right at the start is the medieval hilltop castle at 450 metres in Reifferscheid, which was first documented in 1106. The white round tower can be seen from afar. In addition to the keep, a gate and surrounding walls have been preserved. From the lookout tower at Reifferscheid Castle, you can enjoy a marvellous view of the Eifel. The church of St Matthias is a second landmark. The...

Adventurous hiking trail in Hellenthal, North Rhine-Westphalia. There are numerous relics from the time of the Adrennen Offensive to discover here. Boggy anti-tank barriers, anti-tank graves and the remains of blown-up bunkers. However, nature has already reclaimed everything. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views

Varied long-distance cycle route from Losheimergraben to Trier. The Kyll Valley Cycle Route leads through the Eifel from Dahlem to Trier, the oldest city in Germany. The long-distance cycle path winds along the Kyll through different parts of the Eifel landscape: through the volcanic Eifel, characterised by elemental forces and rich in fossilised evidence of its bubbling past. And through the gently rolling landscape of the Bitburger Gutland, characterised by orchards and rugged rock...

Stage 1 of the Kyll Valley Cycle Route: "Volcanoes, iron and adventure trails". This stage takes you from Losheimergraben to the mineral water town of Gerolstein. After a few kilometres, you can visit the iron museum in Jünkerath, which illustrates the eventful history of the Eifel iron industry. Shortly afterwards, you have the opportunity to marvel at the old mill technology in the historic watermill in Birgel. A longer stopover in Hillesheim is worthwhile, as the town centre has been...

Section of the Eifel-Höhe-Route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia The second day's stage of the Eifel-Höhen-Route starts in Hellenthal and first follows the northern bank of the idyllic Oleftalsperre. We continue via Kalterherberg and to picturesque Monschau with its old town adorned with half-timbered facades. The path finally leads along the Rur to the stage destination Einruhr with overnight accommodation and refreshment stops. Highlights: - Clothier town of Monschau -...

Demanding bike tour in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This sporty bike tour expands the second stage of the popular long-distance Eifel-Höhen-Route cycle path into a wonderful round trip. The route can be completed as a day tour or in several stages, for example with an overnight stay in Monschau or a night in a tent at a campsite near Dedenborn. It is impressive to discover the idyllic landscape of the Eifel, the Dreiborn plateau, and a multitude of sights on a bike. The...

A challenging multi-day tour through the German-Belgian border region near Hellenthal in North Rhine-Westphalia. The "Path of Remembrance" runs through the German-Belgian border region and leads to prominent sites of the war. A total of 30 information boards at historical sites explain topics such as the Battle of the Bulge, smuggling, the Siegfried Line, the attack on Dwight D. Eisenhower's train in Bütgenbach, and much more. The fascinating landscape, with its many bodies of water, fens,...