Best historic site trails in Ulmen

Official hiking trail from Ulmen to Cochem in Rhineland-Palatinate This route is an official hiking trail of Mosellandtouristik GmbH and leads from Ulmener Maar in Ulmen to Cochem. The route always follows the course of the wildly beautiful River Endert. Highlights: - Göbelsmühle restaurant - Winneberg ruins - Cochem Imperial Castle - Cochem cable car - Campsite in Cochem

The route leads around the Jungfern Weiher near Ulmen and the Ulmener Maar. The Jungfernsee was once used by the lords of Ulmen Castle as a fishing lake until it silted up. After the former maar was used for peat cutting for a while, it was decided to flood the area again in 1942. Today, the Jungfernweiher is a nature reserve together with the Ulmener Maar. Numerous endangered species breed on the banks around the area. Snipe and meadow pipit, for example, can be found here. Lots of migratory...

Although the rising bubbles on the edge of Mars indicate volcanic activity, there is no need to worry about an eruption. If you are interested in the explosive past of this region, you will find a wonderful breakdown in St Matthias Church. As the slopes of the Maar basin are covered in beautiful forest, the region is perfect for a walk. A detour up to the medieval castle ruins, from which crusaders once set out on their battles, is highly recommended.

This route loops through deep forests, green stream valleys, the Jungferweiher nature reserve and the youngest maar in the Eifel. The landscape that awaits you is correspondingly varied. The romantic Eifel town of Ulmen does not disappoint either. The route is signposted with the Ulmener Acht logo. Highlights of the route include the Jungferweiher pond, the Maismühle mill, Ulmen Castle and the Ulmen maar.

Starting in the historic town of Ulmen, this circular bike route connects the volcanic landscapes and mineral springs of the Vulkaneifel. The trail leads cyclists toward the Darscheid Drees, a natural spring where carbonated mineral water bubbles directly from the ground. Passing the town of Daun, paths guide riders up toward the Mäuseberg and the historic Dronketurm observation tower. Open ridge paths showcase broad views over the water-filled crater of the Weinfelder Maar. Comfortable...