Best camping trails in Schmidt

Mariawald Abbey in the Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route leads from Schmidt down to Heimbach and up to the Mariawald monastery. After descending the “Stationenweg” of the monastery, which is peppered with information boards, it goes in the direction of Schwammenauel, then along the Rursee and from “Eschauel” back to Schmidt. During the season from April to October, a shortcut can be taken by boat from Schwammenauel. Due to the steep climbs on the way to the Mariawald...

Route: Schmidt (city Nideggen) - Klauser way - Klaus - Rurseeufer- Schilsbachtal - Woffelsbach - Rurberg NLP gate. After you have visited the church (St. Mokka) and informed yourself about the national park, the route begins on the Monschauer road. After about 700 m turn left into the Klauser Weg. At the Berghütte and Klauser Weg, take the path that leads to the left and past Klaus, down to the rue des Rursees. Turn left over the confluence of the Schilsbach and past the former youth hostel...

This loop trail is best done in the spring of March / April, when you can admire the Daffodil blossom in Drobebachtal. Every now and then this trail offers small, steep ascents, but is compensated by great panoramic views. While this trail is no longer part of the official network of hiking trails, it is still manageable.

Beautiful hiking trail in Schmidt, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic loop starts at the Schmidt hiking car park near Sankt Hubertus. The route is marked with the number 90. On the way you can expect a wonderful view of the Rursee to Bergstein and the Nideggener Castle, idyllic forests and meadow landscapes. In the Kalltal there are always changes to the route due to flood damage. The Eifelverein Schmidt takes care of updated signage. A detour to the wildlife park is...