Best wildlife trails in Monschau

Scenic hike in Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this route, hikers experience in an impressive way how, in Monschau, town and nature form a harmonious, seamlessly merging unit. Let's start at the Burgau multi-story car park in Monschau. The path is marked with the number 35 and leads through the idyllic Rur valley. Here you can enjoy the views of the former cloth-making town, often referred to as the "Pearl of the Eifel" or "Rhenish Rothenburg". Highlights of the route: - Beautiful...

Idyllic and scenic loop near Monschau in North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic and very varied loop starts at the large Burgau parking lot in Monschau and first leads onto the Eifelsteig trail and, from there, towards Teufelsley and Engelsley. Here, the beautiful views of the valley can be enjoyed. The route then follows hiking trail no—55 to the Perlenbach dam. You return to the starting point of the tour via the Klosterweg. Monschau Castle can optionally be visited at the start or end of...

Varied hiking excursion in Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. The monastery route fascinates with its extraordinary variety. Landscape landmarks such as the imposing rock of the Ehrensteinsley, the wild and romantic Rur valley, species-rich forest passages, the spacious pastureland around Kalterherberg with old rows of beech trees and hawthorn hedges and the Perlenbachtalsperre guarantee a varied landscape enjoyment. Flower and plant species typical of the different habitats line the path. An...

Popular loop near Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. Pure nature and historical places characterize the so-called "Rundwanderweg 55" on both sides of the Rur. The varied, mostly natural" path leads through forests, over the route of the former Vennbahn, past the Reichensteiner Klostermühle and to the remains of the wall of the "Fischerhütte". On the way there is a varied forest and beautiful panoramic views. Sturdy shoes and some provisions are recommended. When the weather is nice you can...

Idyllic loop near Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Monschau National Park Trail leads from the idyllic old town of Monschau into the Eifel National Park and through the Heckendorf farms back to the starting point. The trail starts at the Tuchmacherbrunnen, where a lot can be learned about the steps involved in the production of fine cloth in the 18th century. Along the route, nature lovers can expect fascinating views, romantic river valleys and a rich flora with wild and romantic ferns...

Popular nature hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This hiking tour is great fun, especially when the daffodils are in bloom between March and May. Every year the yellow sea attracts numerous visitors to the Monschauer Land during the flowering period. But the route is also beautiful out of season. It leads along fairytale streams, through wild and romantic forests and into the Perlenbachtal and Fuhrtsbachtal nature reserve. There are places to rest along the way. The...

A really great and very varied stage! Many climbs but great views. Absolutely rewarding. There is a bus from Roetgen to Monschau. In Roetgen there is a summer toboggan run, which is definitely worth a visit ;-) Access to the Eifelsteig in Monschau is directly above the bus station in the mountainside at an angle to the right.

Picturesque, idyllic loop near Monschau in North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic loop starts at the car park (parking for a fee) in Monschau and leads along the Rur to Höfen and through the Fuhrtsbachtal to the Eierbachtalsperre. Most of the hike leads through the forest - every now and then there are beautiful views of the region. The path leads towards Kalterherberg and from there past the Reichenstein Monastery along the Rur back to Monschau. There are numerous benches along the path that...

Popular short hike in the Perlenbach Valley, North Rhine-Westphalia. The hike through the Perlenbachtal valley leads along well-maintained hiking trails and offers sufficient signposting. We recommend this short afternoon hike with a detour to the Heistert estate. The route follows trail no. 23, characterized by the tranquillity surrounding hikers. Far away from the city and roads, no civilization noise penetrates here. The hike offers the opportunity to enjoy the undisturbed and fascinating...