Best river trails in South Eifel Nature Park

Family-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...

Rocky premium hiking trail near Ernzen, Rhineland-Palatinate This circular trail is a certified premium hiking trail. Gorges and gorges in the rock bastions of the Ferschweiler plateau - especially the 28-metre-deep Teufelsschlucht (Devil's Gorge) - reveal the impressive elemental force of nature. But this spectacular route offers even more. At 140 metres, the clear water of the Prüm fights its way between mighty boulders. A hiking bridge offers fascinating views of the rapids and the...

Beautiful circular walk in Diekirch. This route is a nature park deluxe and a certified premium hiking trail. The impressive hike in the Ourtal valley leads past the rocky Grenzsteig trail, sometimes up, sometimes down and along the banks of the Ourtal reservoir. The ruins of Falkenstein Castle tower high above the trail. Highlights: - Vianden Castle - Falkenstein Castle

The Great Circular route in the southern Eifel leads past bizarre rock formations and deep crevices. This landscape in the Felsenland is characterised by weathered sandstones to which trees cling with their roots. Ferns and rare mosses find a moist habitat in the shady crevices. Many visitors appreciate the tranquillity of the forest and the sweeping views across the plateau. Experience reports recommend packing enough water, as there are no drinking points near the rocks. The well-marked...

A hike in the Southern Eifel Nature Park connects the Irrel Waterfalls with the mysterious Devil's Gorge. The waterfalls are actually impressive rapids of the Prüm river that tumble over huge boulders. A modern suspension bridge provides a sweeping view over the thundering water. The path leads further up into a labyrinth of jagged sandstone. In places, the path leads over slippery stones, which is why sure-footed shoes are useful. Rare ferns and mosses grow between the narrow rock faces. The...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Southern Eifel Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. Circular trail 55 in the Southern Eifel Nature Park runs once around the Weitberg. Several mighty rock formations, including the famous "Green Hell", line the path. It is also worth taking a look into the distance: there are some great views of the Sûre Valley. Highlights of the hike: - Weitberg - Views into the Sûre valley - "Green hell" - Predigstuhl, Affenkopf, Eulenhorst (rock formations)

Natural hiking trail in the German-Luxembourg border region This route is a certified premium hiking trail. You can marvel at a variety of rock formations in the German-Luxembourg border region along the border river Sûre. From Echternach, the route leads to the Troosknäppchen viewpoint and then along the Aesbech river into the rock labyrinth of the Wolfsschlucht gorge. A cultural and historical highlight is Weilerbach Castle with its baroque garden. Highlights: - Tour of Weilerbach...

Family-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...

This 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.

Popular 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...