Best waterfall trails in South Eifel Nature Park

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...

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...

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...

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...

Short 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

This certified premium hiking trail in the Delux Nature Hiking Park combines nature with culture. Around the pretty village of Neuerburg, you pass several viewpoints and diverse forests with truly mighty trees. Cultural highlights include the Kreuzkapelle chapel, the Beilsturm tower and the Eligiuskapelle chapel, as well as Neuerburg's historic town centre and castle. Refreshment stops in Neuerburg.

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Stage 6 of the long-distance hiking trail "Mosel-Our-Weg", Rhineland-Palatinate. This is the sixth and final stage of the varied Mosel-Our-Weg long-distance hiking trail, which leads from Alf on the Moselle to Vianden (Luxembourg) right across the Volcanic Eifel. The hike starts in Neuerburg, where a short detour to the historic castle complex or Neuerburg Castle is worthwhile. The route then continues through the scenic Ourtal valley and across the Luxembourg border to Vianden. You should...