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Best trail running trails in Eifel National Park

Best trail running trails in Eifel National Park

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The Eifel National Park was established in 2004 and is the first and only national park in North Rhine-Westphalia. The park is located on the border between Germany and Belgium and offers many kilometres of hiking, cycling and riding trails. The park is also home to the famous Wilderness Trail, which is divided into 4 stages and runs between Monschau and Höfen. Another well-known through route, the Eifelsteig, runs through the park. Guided tours are offered by park rangers, but the hiking trails can also be explored on your own.

Top sights

Hirschley
Hirschley
Picnic site
Fledermaushöhle
Fledermaushöhle
Cave
Blick auf Urftsee
Blick auf Urftsee
Viewpoint
Urftsee
Urftsee
Reservoir
Station 7
Station 7
Hut
Hohenbach
Hohenbach
Spring

Top trails

  1. #1 - Bird Watching Tour: From Vogelsang over the Urftseebrücke

    4.4 (445)·Moderate·12.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Popular circular hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This route, which is part of the "Tippeltouren Eifel", begins at Vogelsang Castle, where hikers interested in history like to take a look around. From there it leads to the Dreiborn plateau, which offers wonderful panoramic views of the nature of the national park. From there it goes down and a bit through the forest to the Urfttalsperre and along the lake back to the starting point. There is a restaurant at the visitor...

  2. #2 - Wilder Kermeter and Hirschley

    4.5 (204)·Moderate·9.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Panoramic hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia The circular hike leads through the Wilden Kermeter and to the popular Hirschley vantage point, from where you can enjoy wonderful views of the Eifel landscape. If you take some provisions with you, you can also enjoy a picnic with the beautiful view. Highlights: - Hirschley viewpoint - Wild trail near route - Viewpoint "View of Urftsee"

  3. #3 - Zuschauerwanderung

    4.6 (140)·Moderate·14 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Varied hiking and running tour in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful circular hike through the forest and across the open landscape of the Dreiborn plateau. There are well signposted paths on the Dreiborn plateau. The site was formerly used as a military training area and hiking is only permitted on approved paths. The view of the lakes and the abandoned village of Wollseifen is particularly beautiful. Highlights of the tour: - Dreiborn plateau - Urft Dam -...

  4. #4 - Von Heimbach über Vogelsang zur Urfter Staumauer

    4.5 (37)·Hard·24.5 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the High Fens-Eifel Nature Park This hike offers great views as well as a detour to the Urft dam and the Vogelsang historical site. The route can be hiked in both directions and there are refreshment stops along the way. The paths are clearly marked and well maintained. Some sections are shady and others are in the sun. All in all, a great day hike.

  5. #5 - Places of Strength - Themed Tour 5

    4.2 (28)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Varied hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This is a varied hike that leads through the marvellous low mountain range landscape of the Eifel. The route leads through rustling mixed forests with their numerous forest dwellers and to historical sites such as the 15th century Trappist monastery Maria Wald Abbey. If you wish, you can take a detour to the historic old town centre of Heimbach. The power station in Heimbach is also worth a visit - once the largest storage...

  6. #6 - Hirschrott - Langenscheid

    4.4 (10)·Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Varied circular hike with magnificent views of the Eifel near Simmerath, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular hike starts at the hiking car park near Hirschrott and leads steeply up the "Rur-Olef-Route" to the Wolfs Hügel. The reward for the steep hike is a magnificent view. Via the Eifelsteig and the Langerscheid nature reserve, the trail goes down into the Püngelbach valley and via Erkensruhr back to the starting point of the tour. The route is not consistently...

  7. #7 - Katzensteinerweg

    4.4 (8)·Moderate·4.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Hike with magnificent views of the Obersee lake in the Eifel National Park. The hike begins in Einruhr at the church. From there, you can follow trail number 25 as the path leads gently but steadily uphill. At around the halfway point, you reach the high point of the route - the Dreiborn plateau. Here, all your previous efforts are rewarded with wonderful views of the Obersee. This point invites you to linger. After a break, the route continues downhill towards the starting point. You will...

  8. #8 - Abenden Loop

    3.7 (8)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Idyllic circular hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The trail starts at the Scheidbaum car park and follows the course of the Kaldenbach stream northwards into the forest. It is worth starting this hike at any time of the year. In summer the leaves of the deciduous trees rustle and the grasshoppers chirp in the high grass, in winter it is the peaceful and quiet in the wide, snow-covered Eifel landscape. Since there are no rest stops along the way, it is best to take...

  9. #9 - Im Land der Fichten und Blumenwiesen

    4.7 (5)·Moderate·4.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Near-natural hiking trail in Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. The short, charming circular route leads through the forests near Wahlerscheid and the Wüstebachtal. It begins at the Wahlerscheid hiking car park. There is also an information point for the Remembrance Trail No. 25. There is a bus stop near the parking lot. Highlights of the tour: - Information boards forest water wilderness - idyllic natural landscapes - Wildflower Meadows

  10. #10 - Rossberg via Blens

    3.4 (6)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Wonderful circular hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia The hike starts at the St. George Chapel car park in Blens. The Odenbachstraße leads in the direction of the Odenbachtal. It follows the course of the creek for a while and then it goes up a slight incline into the forests near Blens and Lübbenau. It is possible to have a picnic along the way.
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The easiest way to access the national park is via the information centres (or "national park gates") in Simmerath-Rurberg, Nideggen, Heimbach and Mönschau-Höfen. There is a tourist information centre and exhibitions on various topics relating to the national park. Exciting information about flora and fauna is available at the Eifel National Park Centre at the "International Place" Vogelsang IP. The centre is open all year round, but the daily opening hours vary in summer and winter.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best hiking trail for running in Eifel National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best hiking trail for running in Eifel National Park is Bird Watching Tour: From Vogelsang over the Urftseebrücke, which has a 4.4 star rating from 445 reviews. This trail is 12.7 km long with an elevation gain of 418 m.

What is the longest running trail in Eifel National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Eifel National Park is Von Heimbach über Vogelsang zur Urfter Staumauer. This trail is estimated to be 24.5 km long.

How many running trails are in Eifel National Park?

There are 11 running trails in Eifel National Park.These running trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 916 AllTrails community reviews.

Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Eifel National Park?

Von Heimbach über Vogelsang zur Urfter Staumauer has the most elevation gain for running trails with 864 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Bird Watching Tour: From Vogelsang over the Urftseebrücke, which has 418 m of elevation gain.

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