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Best waterfall trails in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park

Best waterfall 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 Rur Valley Circular 35

    4.5 (377)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Scenic hike in Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this route, hikers experience in an impressive way how, in Monschau, town and nature form a harmonious, seamlessly merging unit. Let's start at the Burgau multi-story car park in Monschau. The path is marked with the number 35 and leads through the idyllic Rur valley. Here you can enjoy the views of the former cloth-making town, often referred to as the "Pearl of the Eifel" or "Rhenish Rothenburg". Highlights of the route: - Beautiful...

  2. #2 - 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 -...

  3. #3 - Monschau Monastery Route

    4.6 (173)·Hard·22.4 km·Est. 6–7 hr
    Varied hiking excursion in Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. The monastery route fascinates with its extraordinary variety. Landscape landmarks such as the imposing rock of the Ehrensteinsley, the wild and romantic Rur valley, species-rich forest passages, the spacious pastureland around Kalterherberg with old rows of beech trees and hawthorn hedges and the Perlenbachtalsperre guarantee a varied landscape enjoyment. Flower and plant species typical of the different habitats line the path. An...

  4. #4 - Eifelsteig Stage 3: Monschau - Einruhr

    4.5 (95)·Hard·24.6 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hr
    This route is stage 3 of the Eifelsteig, a premium long-distance trail through the Eifel region. This specific section starts in the historic cloth-making town of Monschau and ends in Einruhr on the Obersee lake. The path leads from picturesque half-timbered alleys up to the Kierberg viewpoint and continues along the Perlenbach Reservoir to Monschau-Höfen. A unique feature of this area is the house-high beech hedges, traditionally used as windbreaks. The trail then follows the winding course...

  5. #5 - Burg Monschau - Perlenbachtalsperre - Höfen

    4.3 (60)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Varied and historical excursion in Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. Wonderful hiking route through a varied landscape. Great views, interesting natural history and historical monuments such as Monschau Castle. Highlights of the route: - Wonderful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Great views - Monschau Castle

  6. #6 - Wasser - Wolle - Schiefersteine

    3.9 (50)·Moderate·13.8 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Idyllic circular route near Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Monschau National Park Trail leads from the idyllic old town of Monschau into the Eifel National Park and through the Heckendorf farms back to the starting point. The trail starts at the Tuchmacherbrunnen, where a lot can be learned about the steps involved in the production of fine cloth in the 18th century. Along the route, nature lovers can expect fascinating views, romantic river valleys and a rich flora with wild and...

  7. #7 - Bei Höfen auf den Eifelsteig

    4.6 (48)·Moderate·12.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Popular and scenic Tippeltouren circular route in the Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia. This varied and scenic route is part of the Eifel tipple tours and leads along the Perlenbach and via the so-called "Jahrhundertweg", the Eifelsteig and into the Perlenbach valley. Along the way, there are always marvellous views of the Monschau region and towards the Kluckbach valley. With a little more time in your luggage, it is worth visiting the beautiful town of Monschau with its historic buildings,...

  8. #8 - From Hoefen to Monschau

    4.6 (25)·Easy·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Relaxed 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

  9. #9 - Monschau - Kalterherberg - Höfen

    4.1 (15)·Hard·24.3 km·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    Picturesque, idyllic circular route near Monschau in North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular route starts at the car park (parking for a fee) in Monschau and leads along the Rur to Höfen and through the Fuhrtsbachtal to the Eierbachtalsperre. Most of the hike leads through the forest - every now and then there are beautiful views of the region. The path leads towards Kalterherberg and from there past the Reichenstein Monastery along the Rur back to Monschau. There are numerous benches...

  10. #10 - Kalltal - Keltzerbach No. 12

    4.7 (10)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    The hike starts in the centre of Lammersdorf at the church. You follow hiking trail no. 12, first leaving the village of Höcker and passing the western wall, walking downhill through mixed forest into the floodplains of the Kall and Kall valley dams. Now the trail continues steadily uphill on the opposite side back to the starting point in Lammersdorf.
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Frequently asked questions

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

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best waterfall trail to hike in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park is Monschau Rur Valley Circular 35, which has a 4.5 star rating from 377 reviews. This trail is 8.0 km long with an elevation gain of 299 m.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park is Roetgen - Wesertalsperre - Monschau [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 61.8 km long.

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

There are 37 waterfall trails in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park.These waterfall trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom NaN AllTrails community reviews.

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

MTB: Lammersdorf-Urftsee-Monschau has the most elevation gain for waterfall trails with 1,322 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Roetgen - Wesertalsperre - Monschau [CLOSED], which has 1,178 m of elevation gain.

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