Best easy trails in Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark

Natural hiking trail to the Dreimühlen waterfall near Nohn, Rhineland-Palatinate The Dreimühlen waterfall is one of the most fascinating and popular waterfalls in the Eifel and has also been declared a natural monument. It was created by the carbonate tributaries of the Ahbach. A special leaf moss and diatoms ensure the constant growth and formation of new sintered rock in which precipitate lime is bound. Since the bridge over the stream no longer stands, the water must be crossed on...

Starting from the tranquil village of Nohn, this route leads to a unique natural monument. The trail runs along the Ahbach stream, near which the ruins of Dreimühlen Castle from the 13th century are hidden. It passes through a varied landscape of mixed forests and open fields that are typical of the High Eifel. Along the way, benches invite you to enjoy the peace and quiet and keep an eye out for native wildlife such as deer. The waterfall itself was only created when a railway line was built...

Child-friendly hike in the valley of the Kleine Kyll near Manderscheid, Rhineland-Palatinate This route leads south of the municipality of Manderscheid through the valley of the Kleine Kyll, which has impressive rapids at its southernmost point. Highlights: - Beautiful course of the Kleine Kyll valley - Well suited for hiking with children - beautiful forest paths

Child-friendly circular hike around the Gemünden maar near Daun in Rhineland-Palatinate This short hike takes you around the Gemündener Maar, making it an ideal walk or hike with children. On warm summer days, you can visit the swimming pool at the maar after completing the hike. Highlights: - View of the Gemünden maar - Swimming pool at the Gemünden Maar - Beautiful forest paths

The route leads around the Jungfern Weiher near Ulmen and the Ulmener Maar. The Jungfernsee was once used by the lords of Ulmen Castle as a fishing lake until it silted up. After the former maar was used for peat cutting for a while, it was decided to flood the area again in 1942. Today, the Jungfernweiher is a nature reserve together with the Ulmener Maar. Numerous endangered species breed on the banks around the area. Snipe and meadow pipit, for example, can be found here. Lots of migratory...

Family-friendly circular trail in the Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark, Rhineland-Palatinate. A short walk from the "Center Parcs Eifel" holiday park to Sassen. The route runs through open landscapes the whole time (little shade in summer). A worthwhile detour leads to the Eifel-Guck observation tower, which offers great panoramic views of the Vulkaneifel and the Hochkelberg. Highlights of the hike: - Eifel-Guck observation tower - Idyllic open landscapes - Views over the Vulkaneifel

Popular cycle path between Vulkaneifel and Moselle, Rhineland-Palatinate This cycle path leads through the Vulkaneifel to the Moselle valley. The Maare-Mosel-Radweg is a pleasant route on the former railway line from Daun to Bernkastel-Keus. There are few differences in altitude, so the tour is well-suited for leisure cyclists or families. There is plenty of variety: the route leads over viaducts and bridges, through tunnels and the idyllic forests of the Eifel, past picturesque maars, and...

Beautiful hiking trail at Himmerod Monastery near Großlittgen, Rhineland-Palatinate. An idyllic circular route that starts at the historic Cistercian monastery of Himmerod. There are car parks, public bathrooms, a bakery and the monastery restaurant, an inn and, of course, the beautiful grounds of the monastery itself, with its chapel, ponds and monastery fishery. The route leads through the shady woods near the monastery grounds and then back to the starting point. Highlights: - Himmerod...