Best lake trails in Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark

Tour 32 from the "ADAC Eifel" hiking guide. This circular hiking trail starts at the Gemündener Maar car park in Daun-Gemünden. Along the entire route, there is only one slightly steeper ascent on the way to the Dronketurm tower, from where you have a magnificent view of the surrounding volcanic landscape of the Daun maars. At the end of this tour, we recommend a detour to the Daun Wildlife Park. Highlights of the hike: - War memorial - Gemünden maar - Weinfeld church - Weinfeld maar (maar...

Idyllic circular route through the Dauner Maare nature reserve near Daun, Rhineland-Palatinate An unforgettable hike to the landmarks of the Eifel - the Maaren, whose funnel-shaped craters were created by steam eruptions. The route leads around the Gemündener Maar, the Weinfelder Maar and the Schalkenmehrener Maar and offers wonderful views of this unusual natural landscape. There are places to stop for refreshments at the starting point. The route can be reached by bus and train as well as...

Unique circular hiking trail around the three Daun maars in Rhineland-Palatinate This route around the Daun maars starts at the Schalkenmehren bus stop and then leads around the three unique volcanic lakes in several loops. Highlights: - Mäuseberg viewpoint with drone tower - Gemündener Maar natural outdoor pool - Daun forest café - Dauner Maare nature reserve

Panoramic hiking trail around the Drei Mahre in Rhineland-Palatinate This hiking trail runs around two of the three Daun maars through the Daun maars nature reserve and offers wonderful views of the unique natural landscapes. Highlights: - View of the Weinfeld and Schalkenmehren maars - Daun maars nature reserve

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

This route is stage 11 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts in Daun and ends in Manderscheid. The path leads from the spa gardens up to the famous Daun Maars: the Gemündener, Weinfelder, and Schalkenmehrener Maar. From the Dronke Tower, hikers enjoy views over the volcanic craters before following the course of the Lieser river through secluded forests, eventually reaching the impressive Manderscheid...

A varied hike that leads along the Dauner Haare. This popular circular trail combines the so-called "eyes of the Eifel". Over a varied 11 kilometres, you can see the water-filled hairs, fens and the dry maar. The beautiful landscape with its gentle, green hills and deep blue hair enchants every hiker. The following highlights are on the route: - Schalkenmehren maar - Schalkenmehren maar cross - Weinfelder Maar - Dronke tower - Gemünden maar - Winkelbach mineral spring The route follows the...

Beautiful hiking trail along the Kyll river near Bettenfeld in Rhineland-Palatinate This hike leads from the valley of the Kleine Kyll to the Mosenberg and around the Windsborn crater lake along a variety of nature experiences. Highlights: - Hiking along the Kleine Kyll - View from the Mosenberg - Detour to the Windsborn crater lake

Official circular route in the Vulkaneifel near Manderscheid, Rhineland-Palatinate From the parking lot at the swimming pool, it's still a short distance to the start of this hike and into the beautiful landscape of the Vulkaneifeltouren. Narrow paths lead along impressive cliffs and the calm atmosphere of nature can be enjoyed to the fullest along babbling brooks. Again and again there are views of the Manderscheid castles. There are cafés and restaurants in Pantenburg, Laufeld and...

This route is stage 2 of the Lieserpfad, a long-distance trail in Rhineland-Palatinate. This section leads from the spa town of Daun to Manderscheid. A geological highlight is the Gemündener Maar, a volcanic crater lake surrounded by high trees. The path follows the Lieser River through quiet meadows and oak groves before a dramatic cliff trail offers spectacular views of the famous Manderscheid Castles. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses and hotels in Daun or Manderscheid; wild...