Best trails in Erkensruhr

Meditative loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This hike was created by the "Church in the Eifel National Park" network and the National Park administration. Under the motto "On the trail of life", a spiritual approach to nature in the beautiful Eifel landscape can be found along several stations. The Creation Path itself is 3km long and leads up to the Dreiborn plateau. If you want, you can also go on a guided hike (see tips). Depending on the weather, the path can be a...

Picturesque loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This idyllic circular hike starts at the chapel in Erkensruhr and leads along beautiful forest paths along the Erkensruhr in the direction of Dreiborn. Past old slate quarries and the "Waldstube" in Hirschrott, the path leads back into the valley. There is a refreshment stop in Erkensruhr. Highlights: - Forest chapel Erkensruhr - Bat caves - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Labyrinth

Idyllic nature hike near Erkensruhr in the Eifel National Park. This beautiful route leads through the lonely and beautiful landscapes of Püngelbachtal and Wüstebachtal. In the midst of natural, wildly romantic mixed deciduous forests and along the wild streams, you can really relax. Depending on the weather conditions, the ground can be a bit muddy. Since the forest in some places has not been worked by humans for decades as part of the national park concept "Wilderness of Tomorrow", the...

Panoramic loop trail in North Rhine-Westphalia. Erkensruhr attracts many visitors all year round due to its idyllic location in the deep valley with its wooded slopes. And with good reason: If you love idyllic places and want to enjoy the impressive nature, you will have a great time here. Erkensruhr is popularly known as the "Kleinwalsertal" of the Eifel. Highlights: - Forest Chapel - "Backes" half-timbered house - historic mail coach

Promising nature hike in Erkensruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful path leads over parts of the Creation Path on narrow paths up to the Dreiborn plateau. Via the special, almost Mediterranean-looking landscape of the plateau, it goes past the forest chapel back to the starting point. The path is partly steep and rocky. Highlights of the route: - Idyllic natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views - Bat caves

Scenic loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia The short hike is perfect for a Sunday afternoon. The route leads from Erkensruhr into the forests at the foot of the Gierberg and past Hirschrott and Finkenauel. A little further up, in the open sections, you have a clear view of the hilly landscape of the Eifel. There are opportunities to stop off in town.

Panoramic loop in the Eifel National Park in North Rhine-Westphalia. The former Vogelsang military training area has also been made accessible so that hikes can take place in the formerly closed area. This allows visitors to experience the marvellous area of the Dreiborn plateau, a vast and varied landscape. An eye-catcher is the Eifel gold - gorse, which blooms everywhere here. Anyone hiking here in autumn should definitely spend some time on the red deer viewing platform near Dreiborn! Red...

Versatile hiking excursion in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point is the free Finkelauel car park. After the nearby roundabout, it goes slightly uphill into the beautiful forest. Leading along the edge of the Eifel National Park, this beautiful route reveals the contrast between the wilderness of tomorrow and the cultural landscape. It goes through the forest to the beginning of the creation path and then on the other side through a cool forest and past...

Prehistoric rock and sparkling streams in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point of this rustic nature excursion is at the hiking car park in Hirschrott. The forest path leads a few hundred meters along the Erkenruhr until a shelter appears at the fork in the road. From there, the signposted path "Theme Tour 3" leads to the left. There are some old slate quarries on and next to the path, which are home to various species of bats. It goes over and then along the...

Varied loop with magnificent views of the Eifel near Simmerath, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic loop starts at the hiking car park near Hirschrott and leads steeply up the "Rur-Olef-Route" to the Wolfs Hügel. The reward for the steep hike is a magnificent view. Via the Eifelsteig and the Langerscheid nature reserve, the trail goes down into the Püngelbach valley and via Erkensruhr back to the starting point of the tour. The route is not consistently signposted. Highlights: -...