Best forest trails in Manderscheid
4.6(525 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Manderscheid with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.6 (166)·Moderate·5.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrOfficial hike to the castles of the municipality of Manderscheid, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route leads along the Lieser valley through adventurous and shady forest paths to the castles in the surrounding area. Highlights of the tour: - Oberburg Castle & Niederburg Manderscheid Castle - Hiking in beautiful valley locations - Wonderful views from the Belvedere point - Along the Lieser
- 4.8 (81)·Hard·2.6 kmGreat via ferrata in the Vulkan-Eifel, Rhineland-Palatinate A varied via ferrata that is rated difficulty level C. A beautiful landscape, historic knights' paths and of course adventurous, partly vertical climbing sections await. After the hiking trail from Manderscheid, the via ferrata starts here at the beginning of the route. A visit to the village is definitely worthwhile, as there are cafés and restaurants here. Highlights: - Town of Manderscheid - great view
- 4.7 (63)·Easy·6.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrChild-friendly hike in the valley of the Kleine Kyll near Manderscheid, Rhineland-Palatinate This route leads south of the municipality of Manderscheid through the valley of the Kleine Kyll, which has impressive rapids at its southernmost point. Highlights: - Beautiful course of the Kleine Kyll valley - Well suited for hiking with children - beautiful forest paths
- 4.7 (29)·Moderate·10 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrAtmospheric hiking trail near Manderscheid in Rhineland-Palatinate This hike starts at the Heidsmühle mill in the south of Manderscheid and first runs southwards along the Lieser valley before switching to the Kleine Kyll valley in a northerly direction. Highlights: - Manderscheid castle pond - Hiking along the Kleine Kyll & Lieser - Beautiful valley hike
- 4.5 (64)·Hard·16.1 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrOfficial circular route in the Vulkaneifel near Manderscheid, Rhineland-Palatinate From the parking lot at the swimming pool, it's still a short distance to the start of this hike and into the beautiful landscape of the Vulkaneifeltouren. Narrow paths lead along impressive cliffs and the calm atmosphere of nature can be enjoyed to the fullest along babbling brooks. Again and again there are views of the Manderscheid castles. There are cafés and restaurants in Pantenburg, Laufeld and...
- 4.2 (37)·Hard·18.7 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis route is stage 12 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts in Manderscheid and ends at Himmerod Abbey. The path leads from the Manderscheid castles down into the rocky Lieser Valley, where hikers follow challenging, narrow trails along steep cliffs high above the winding river. After leaving the secluded wilderness of the river valley, the route crosses open hilly landscapes to reach the 12th-century...
- 4.6 (28)·Hard·26.9 km·Est. 8–9 hrImpressive geological circular route in the Eifel, near Manderscheid, Rhineland-Palatinate. Under the motto “Maars, castles and primeval nature”, this hike leads through the Volcanic Eifel. Maars are hollows of volcanic origin. Depending on the preferences, it can be divided into 2 day hikes, but can also be explored in one go. It starts in Manderscheid with, at best, good footwear. On this tour into the volcanic past, exertion, but also many geophysical features and unique natural gems can...
- 4.4 (30)·Hard·23.2 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrThis route is stage 3 of the Lieserpfad, the most scenic and physically demanding section of this long-distance trail in Rhineland-Palatinate. The section starts in Manderscheid and ends in Wittlich. Narrow, rocky trails lead through the Vulkaneifel forests, requiring surefootedness. Hikers are rewarded with spectacular panoramic views from Robertskanzel and the Burgberg observation deck. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses and hotels in Manderscheid or Wittlich; wild camping is...
- 4.5 (6)·Hard·18.2 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Vulkaneifel Geopark and Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. Forest, wildflowers and fantastic views of the Vulkaneifel accompany hikers on this 18-kilometre circular trail. The "Landesblick" viewing tower offers a magnificent view of the Meerfelder Maar and the surrounding landscape. The Meerfelder Maar is more than 30,000 years old and, with its crater size of around 125 hectares, is one of the largest maars in the entire Eifel region. Highlights of the...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Manderscheid?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Manderscheid is Manderscheid - Bausendorf - Traben-Trarbach - Wittlich. This trail is estimated to be 95.8 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Manderscheid?
Manderscheid: With an ascent of 2,210 m, Manderscheid - Bausendorf - Traben-Trarbach - Wittlich has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is High up in Manderscheid – The Altitude Tour with 1,814 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Manderscheid?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Manderscheid is Manderscheid Castle Via Ferrata with a 4.8-star rating from 81 reviews.