Best trails near Eifelpark-Vogelsang

This route is stage 4 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts in Einruhr and ends in Gemünd. The path leads along the steep slopes of the Obersee lake up to the Dreiborn Plateau, passing through the historic Vogelsang IP site and the ghost village of Wollseifen. Hikers enjoy vast panoramic views over the Eifel National Park before descending into the valley town of Gemünd. Overnight stays are available at...

Popular circular route with great views near Schleiden, North Rhine-Westphalia. At that time a place of indoctrination, today a place of encounter. This route leads through the wider area surrounding the former NS Ordensburg Vogelsang in the middle of the Eifel Nature Park. In addition to the wonderful views of the emerging wilderness, there is also a lot to offer historically. So it goes to the abandoned settlement Wollseifen and the really impressive plants in and around Vogelsang IP....

Panoramic, second section of the Wildnistrail long-distance hiking trail near Gemünd in the Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Wildnistrail ("wilderness trail")is a four-stage hike across the national park from Höfen to Zerkall. This route is the 2nd section between Einruhr and Gemünd. A visit to the Vogelsang Visitor Centre is recommended along the way. There, certified speakers provide information about the military past of the site. From the Eifel View Station Modenhübel, the unrivalled...

Popular circular route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia As the name suggests, numerous views of the vast Eifel landscape waiting on this hike. The hike starts in beautiful Gemünd, from where the route leads westwards to Modenhübel and then to Vogelsang. From here, the route leads over the Urft river and through the woods to Wolfgarten and back to the starting point. Highlights of the hike: - Lake Urft - Eifel view Kreuzberg - Eifel view Modenhübel - Old fire station tower...

Panoramic hiking trail in the Eifel National Park in Einruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route starts in Einruhr and leads up to the Dreiborn plateau. If you come here in May or June, you can experience the marvellous broom blossom. To enjoy the view from the plateau, you have to climb a few metres in altitude. Once you have managed this, you can look forward to a more relaxed second part of the hiking trail along the water and through forests. Highlights of the route: - Vogelsang Red...

Popular circular route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This hike leads over the former military training area Vogelsang, which was used after the Second World War first by the British and later by the Belgian military. During the entire hike there are great views of the dammed waters of the Urft/Rur and the path repeatedly leads along monuments worth seeing. The hike runs from Einruhr, partly steeply, through forest paths up to the Dreiborn plateau. The 33 square kilometer...

Varied circular route in the Eifel near Schleiden in North Rhine-Westphalia. The Rur-Olef-Route leads through natural deciduous forests alternating with meadows and fields, over odd paths, through exciting rocky passages, past romantic torrents and grandiose, wide landscapes on the ridges of the Eifel National Park. Special highlights are the former NS Ordensburg Vogelsang with the Eifel National Park Center, as well as the picturesque town of Gemünd, the castle and castle church in...

Panoramic circular hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia From Einruhr it goes along the Sauerbach and through the beautiful Eifel landscape. You can get to the Vogelsang IP and find out about the history of the former Nazi Ordensburg. From there it goes to the impressive Dreiborner plateau with its gorse bushes and the wonderful views. After quite a long hike, you can visit a café or restaurant in Einruhr and end the day comfortably there. Highlights: - Vogelsang IP -...

Varied hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia A wonderful multi-day tour that starts in Heimbach. You can easily get here by train. The hike is best mastered in 3 sections: in Einruhr and Gemünd there are numerous accommodation options or you can use the campsites in Seifenauel and Camp Schelde. On the hike through the Eifel landscapes you get to know both the beautiful nature with its lakes, rivers and floodplain forests as well as the historical sights of the...

Historically interesting circular hiking trail in the Eifel Nature Park The inhabitants of Wollseifen had to vacate their village in 1946 because a military training area was built there in the British sector of post-war Germany. This hike leads to the heights of the former training area and to the abandoned village of Wollseifen. You will be rewarded for the slight exertions of the ascents and descents with beautiful views. The hike starts at the sports ground in Vogelsang. In Gemünd, the...