Best child-friendly trails in South Eifel Nature Park
Explore the most popular child-friendly trails in South Eifel Nature Park with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.7 (482)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly circular route in the Südeifel Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate A nature experience is guaranteed on this varied circular hike. Where millions of years ago there was still a sea, today you will find the boulders, towers and rock crevices of the Ferschweiler Plateau, which received their current, bizarre shapes during the last ice age. One of the best-known of these fantastic rock formations is the Teufelsschlucht, which is accessible all year round and is hiked through on...
- 4.7 (78)·Easy·1.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrShort circular route through the Devil's Gorge in Rhineland-Palatinate This short circular hiking trail takes you through the Devil's Gorge, a unique gorge landscape with rock formations and viewing cliffs, without any major detours. Highlights: - Unique rock formations - Devil's Gorge Nature Park Centre - Labyrinth at the nature park centre
- 4.6 (105)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly circular route in the Südeifel Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate This popular route passes through Devil's Gorge, a scenic gorge covered in moss and lichen. The starting point is the car park at the Teufelsschlucht nature park centre. The highlights of this circular route include the ascent to the Ferschweiler Plateau and of course the Irreler waterfalls; these can be admired particularly well from a small hiker's bridge when the water flows roaring away underneath. Since...
- 4.5 (75)·Moderate·13.4 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route is a deluxe nature trail and a certified premium hiking trail. The Our valley between Tintesmühle and the village of Ouren is particularly narrow, steep and rustic. Perfect for an exciting day hike. The river has dug deep into the Rhenish Slate Mountains. About halfway through the tour, you reach the European monument in Ohren. Here, a large stone block stands for each of the six founding countries of the United Europe.
- 4.3 (40)·Moderate·2.6 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular circular route to the Irrel waterfalls, Rhineland-Palatinate. This short circular route goes to the natural monument of the Irrel waterfalls - the flow points of the River Prüm. These are located in an ecologically highly sensitive area. Some parts of the trail are a little steeper but easily manageable. From the free Irreler Wasserfäller car park, the route crosses the new, partially barrier-free suspension bridge, which opened in autumn 2023, and admire the natural monument. With...
- 4.4 (32)·Easy·4.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrShort hiking trail to the Irrel waterfalls near Irrel in Rhineland-Palatinate This route leads over 4 kilometres from Irrel around the river Prüm to the beautiful Irrel waterfalls. There are refreshment stops along the route and it is easily accessible by bus and train. Highlights: - Hiking around the Prüm - Irrel waterfalls - Refreshments in Irrel
- 4.6 (19)·Easy·3.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis popular circular hiking trail in the Southern Eifel Nature Park is a real adventure, even for families with children. It takes you around the Teufelsschlucht dinosaur park on paths, some of which are close to nature. The gigantic rock formations for which the Ferschweiler Plateau is so famous are a constant companion. The highlight of the route is the mighty Devil's Gorge, which was formed towards the end of the last Ice Age. Crossing the gorge, which is around one to five metres wide...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best child-friendly trail to hike in South Eifel Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best child-friendly trail to hike in South Eifel Nature Park is Devil's Gorge and Celtic Cave Circular Route, which has a 4.7 star rating from 470 reviews. This trail is 7.4 km long with an elevation gain of 264 m.
What is the longest child-friendly trail in South Eifel Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest child-friendly trail in South Eifel Nature Park is Dreiländereck (Nat’Our Route 1). This trail is estimated to be 13.4 km long.
How many child-friendly trails are in South Eifel Nature Park?
There are 8 child-friendly trails in South Eifel Nature Park.These child-friendly trails have an average 4.5-star ratingfrom 841 AllTrails community reviews.
Which child-friendly trail has the most elevation gain in South Eifel Nature Park?
Dreiländereck (Nat’Our Route 1) has the most elevation gain for child-friendly trails with 381 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Devil's Gorge and Celtic Cave Circular Route, which has 264 m of elevation gain.
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