Best trails near Tettscheider Stausee

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...

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...

A varied loop in the Volcanic Eifel, which connects Üdersdorf, Tettscheid and Brockscheid and is marked with the "DW" hiking sign. It leads through forests, across idyllic meadows and fields, along reservoirs and across the Lieser, a tributary of the Moselle. If you wish, you can combine the route with the HeimatSpur water and rock trail.

To the east of Üdersdorf, you start the hike on the Lieserpfad, which runs parallel to the Lieser, which you cross a few times along the way. Right at the start of the route, you have the option of taking a small detour to the Tellerley viewpoint, which looks out over the Udersdorf lava quarry. If you continue along the route, you will eventually reach the Lieserblick and the Geisenburg ruins. Then follow the Lieserpfad back to the starting point.