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Best child-friendly trails in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park

Best child-friendly trails in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park

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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.

Top sights

Rur
Rur
River
Ehrensteinsley
Ehrensteinsley
Peak
Das Stadtgespräch
Das Stadtgespräch
Spring
Hirschley
Hirschley
Picnic site
Obersee
Obersee
Reservoir
Taucherbucht
Taucherbucht
Bay

Top trails

  1. #1 - Monschau Circular Route

    4.4 (161)·Moderate·2.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Family-friendly hike in Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this tour, Monschau shows an unknown side. The slopes on both sides of the Rur are an ideal complement to the walk through the winding alleyways of the old town and an extraordinary experience. Located in the Rur Valley, the old town of Monschau is a treasure chest filled with historic buildings, quaint streets and alleyways, romantic corners, and impressive viewpoints. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes -...

  2. #2 - Nationalpark auf einen Blick

    4.6 (90)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular 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...

  3. #3 - Heimbach Reservoir

    4.4 (129)·Easy·6 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular 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. #4 - Romantic Roer Valley: On the Road in Monschau

    4.3 (127)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail near Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. Pure nature and historical places characterize the so-called "Rundwanderweg 55" on both sides of the Rur. The varied, mostly natural" path leads through forests, over the route of the former Vennbahn, past the Reichensteiner Klostermühle and to the remains of the wall of the "Fischerhütte". On the way there is a varied forest and beautiful panoramic views. Sturdy shoes and some provisions are recommended. When the weather...

  5. #5 - Struffeltroute

    4.6 (164)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Natural circular route in the Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This hike leads through the Struffelt nature reserve, which includes both moorland and the heathland of the Dreilägerbachtalsperre. It is possible to walk through the high moor without wet feet thanks to the wooden footbridges - a real experience for children too! With an attentive look, numerous rare plant and animal species can be discovered along the way. Alternatively, the route can also be reached from...

  6. #6 - "Wilden Kermeter" Circular Route

    4.5 (99)·Easy·4.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Barrier-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

  7. #7 - Creation Trail

    4.6 (103)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Meditative circular route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This hike was created by the "Church in the Eifel National Park" network and the National Park administration. Under the motto "On the trail of life", a spiritual approach to nature in the beautiful Eifel landscape can be found along several stations. The Creation Path itself is 3km long and leads up to the Dreiborn plateau. If you want, you can also go on a guided hike (see tips). Depending on the weather, the path...

  8. #8 - Forest, Water, Wilderness Trail

    4.5 (49)·Moderate·4.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Panoramic hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia There are several options for this hike: you can take the bus to the Urft Dam and hike the route from there to Rurberg. The second option is to take a boat trip from Rurberg to the Urft dam and walk back from there, or you can walk there and back from Rurberg. You can take a break at the Urft dam in the excursion restaurant. The boats sail between Easter and autumn and you should check the sailing times in...

  9. #9 - Trail of Past Times and Future Wilderness

    4.4 (51)·Easy·6.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular 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....

  10. #10 - Von Schmidt nach Eschauel

    4.6 (64)·Moderate·7.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Popular circular route along the second largest dam in Germany, near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. It starts at the "Schöne Aussicht" in Schmidt. The path leads up to the Hubertushöhe. Here you can enjoy the beautiful view of the Rursee. This route is accessible all year round and also makes for a lovely winter walk. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best child-friendly trail to hike in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best child-friendly trail to hike in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park is Monschau Circular Route, which has a 4.4 star rating from 161 reviews. This trail is 2.4 km long with an elevation gain of 102 m.

What is the longest child-friendly trail in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest child-friendly trail in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park is Erft cycle path stage 1: Blankenheim to Euskirchen. This trail is estimated to be 41.2 km long.

How many child-friendly trails are in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park?

There are 215 child-friendly trails in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park.These child-friendly trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom NaN AllTrails community reviews.

Which child-friendly trail has the most elevation gain in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park?

Ahr-Radweg Etappe 1: Blankenheim - Hönningen has the most elevation gain for child-friendly trails with 715 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Obermaubach to Abenden, which has 587 m of elevation gain.

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