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Best wildlife trails in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park

Best wildlife 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 - Bird Watching Tour: From Vogelsang over the Urftseebrücke

    4.4 (457)·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 - Monschau Rur Valley Circular 35

    4.5 (374)·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...

  3. #3 - Water Landscape Route

    4.6 (244)·Hard·16.9 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Popular circular route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This scenic tour is all about the water. The starting point is in Einruhr, and it goes through the lush deciduous forests near the banks of the Obersee. After crossing the impressive Urftsee dam, the path runs along the banks of the Obersee in the direction of Rurberg. After crossing the Paulushofdamm, there are cafés and a snack bar in the village. On the lake's western shore, it then returns to Einruhr. If the whole...

  4. #4 - Monschau and Perlenbach Dam

    4.6 (158)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Idyllic and scenic circular route near Monschau in North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic and very varied circular route starts at the large Burgau car park in Monschau and first leads onto the Eifelsteig trail and from there towards Teufelsley and Engelsley. Here you can enjoy marvellous views of the valley. The route then follows hiking trail no. 55 to the Perlenbach dam. The route returns to the starting point of the tour via the Klosterweg. Monschau Castle can optionally be visited at the...

  5. #5 - Wilder Kermeter and Hirschley

    4.5 (207)·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"

  6. #6 - Monschau Monastery Route

    4.6 (172)·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...

  7. #7 - Zuschauerwanderung

    4.7 (146)·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 -...

  8. #8 - 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...

  9. #9 - 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...

  10. #10 - Beech Halls and Oak Slopes

    4.2 (139)·Moderate·13.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Panoramic hiking tour in Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this route you can marvel at the most beautiful sides of the Kermeter while being in the midst of a landscape of forest and water in the beautiful Eifel National Park. The almost 14-kilometer hike leads through oak and beech forests. On average, the trees here are 90 years old, although there are also specimens that are 250 years old. You first hike a few kilometers along the Rursee on well-developed paths. Later you reach the...
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Frequently asked questions

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

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best wildlife trail to hike in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park is Bird Watching Tour: From Vogelsang over the Urftseebrücke, which has a 4.4 star rating from 457 reviews. This trail is 12.7 km long with an elevation gain of 418 m.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park is Eifelsteig [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 309.8 km long.

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

There are 365 wildlife trails in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park.These wildlife trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom NaN AllTrails community reviews.

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

Eifelsteig [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain for wildlife trails with 9,218 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Eifel-Höhen-Route (Radfernweg), which has 4,075 m of elevation gain.

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