Best easy trails in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park
The High Fens-Eifel Nature Park runs along the German-Belgian border. The German part is also known as the North Eifel Nature Park. North Rhine-Westphalia's only national park, the Eifel National Park, is located in the centre of the nature park.
The natural diversity of the park never ceases to amaze visitors. The upland moor in the Belgian "High Fens", rivers, streams and 15 lakes and reservoirs, the colourful diversity of species in the Limestone Eifel, wide and wooded mountain heights of the High Eifel and the foothills of the Volcanic Eifel are just some of the highlights of the nature park.
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- 4.6 (90)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular hiking route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This short tour begins at the Rurberg National Park gate and leads over the dam, along the Obersee and Urft into the magnificent low mountain range landscape of the Eifel National Park. There the wilderness of tomorrow is born. The concept of the national park envisages such zones in which man no longer interferes with nature. Accompanied by oak trees, it's quite a steep climb up a sunny mountain slope. After the...
- 4.4 (129)·Easy·6 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular nature hiking excursion in Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia The tour starts at the train station in Heimbach. It goes over the Rur wooden bridge and then, following the signs, past the Kurpark to the Art Nouveau hydroelectric power station. There the lake is crossed and along the green shore it goes back to Heimbach. The route can also be shortened; then it only goes to the dam. On the way there is the possibility to take a pedal boat across the reservoir in Heimbach at a boat...
- 4.5 (99)·Easy·4.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrBarrier-free circular trail for the whole family near Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. This family-friendly trail can be explored on your own or as a guided tour with a ranger. The Hirschley viewpoint is a wonderful place for a picnic with a great view included. Highlights: - Hirschley viewpoint with tactile bronze model - Vogelsang viewpoint
- 4.4 (51)·Easy·6.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular route with great views near Schleiden, North Rhine-Westphalia. At that time a place of indoctrination, today a place of encounter. This route leads through the wider area surrounding the former NS Ordensburg Vogelsang in the middle of the Eifel Nature Park. In addition to the wonderful views of the emerging wilderness, there is also a lot to offer historically. So it goes to the abandoned settlement Wollseifen and the really impressive plants in and around Vogelsang IP....
- 4.6 (64)·Easy·4.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrVaried Eifel circular route near Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. This trail was named after Pejo (Peter-Josef) Weiß (1926-2012) - a German journalist and local historian. It starts at the hikers' car park in Dreistegen. The trail is signposted no. 65. There are numerous information boards along the route that provide information about the special features of the Upper and Middle Rur Valley nature reserve. After a varied and steep ascent, a break at the barbecue hut in Mützenich can be...
- 4.5 (48)·Easy·1.8 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrScenic nature trail in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia The development of the forest and the wilderness of the Kermeter can be learned about at ten experience stations. It partly goes over wooden walkways and there is a tree trunk tunnel and a climbing course to discover. The family-friendly path is suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. There are always benches for resting and picnicking. There is the Kermeter parking lot at the starting point. Highlights: - Radio play on...
- 4.6 (56)·Easy·5.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular and informative themed trail near Einruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia. The forest nature trail provides a brief insight into the local fauna using native trees and shrubs. Information boards along the trail provide interesting background information. The trail leads through some wooded areas, but mostly through marvellous fields with sweeping views of the Rur. The rather short tour begins at the Heilsteinhaus in Einruhr. The tour ends there again and the numerous cafés invite to stop...
- 4.5 (72)·Easy·6.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular route along the Rur near Einruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia. This varied route with wonderful vantage points first leads over the Erkensruhr before going uphill. There are numerous benches to take a break, recover from the ascent and enjoy the view of the Einruhr. It continues through idyllic forest areas, over green meadow landscapes in the direction of the Rurbrücke. After crossing the bridge, continue along the river towards the starting point. There are numerous ice cream...
- 4.6 (25)·Easy·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrRelaxed hike in the High Fens Nature Park - Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point for this 5.5 km hike is the car park at the Monschau-Höfen national park gate. You walk past the Perlenbach dam and through the valley of the Perlenbach stream to Monschau. Here you have the opportunity to stop for refreshments or visit the 13th century castle. Highlights of the hike: - Monschau - Monschau Castle - Perlenbach dam - Perlenbach stream - Teufelsley - Engelsley - Rur
- 4.3 (32)·Easy·4.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrIdyllic hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The well-developed trail along the lakeshore spoils you with marvellous views of the reservoir and the dam. If you wish, you can use the Schwammenauel or Eschauel landing stage of the Rursee boat service for a detour onto the water. The hike can be undertaken in both directions and there are bistros and restaurants at both the starting and finishing points. Highlights: -Eschauel sunbathing beach
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