Best long trails in Schmidt

Panoramic circular hiking trail in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This trail leads along the western flank of the Rursee and through the adjacent forests. From everywhere you have great panoramic views of the lake, the small island in the middle and the beautiful forests. It goes both on paved paths and on natural forest paths. Highlights of the tour: - Eifel view Nice view - Opportunities for swimming at the lake - Hubertus height

Eifel streams and beaver tracks in the oak forests of the Hetzinger Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. The number 1 of the seven themed trails in the Eifel National Park has gnarled oak forests and three low mountain range streams: Kaldenbach, Schliebach and Odenbach, which can turn into impressive torrents when it rains. With a bit of luck, beaver tracks and other wild animals can be spotted along the wayside near the creeks. The starting point is the "Scheidbaum" car park. The path is...

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...

Idyllic loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The trail starts at the Scheidbaum car park and follows the course of the Kaldenbach stream northwards into the forest. It is worth starting this hike at any time of the year. In summer the leaves of the deciduous trees rustle and the grasshoppers chirp in the high grass, in winter it is the peaceful and quiet in the wide, snow-covered Eifel landscape. Since there are no rest stops along the way, it is best to take some...

Water-rich, idyllic loop on Lake Rursee, North Rhine-Westphalia. This natural tour starts at the village square in Schmidt, right next to the car park at St Hubert's Church. The church is also popularly known as "St Mokka" because it was rebuilt after the Second World War with money that came from smuggling coffee across the nearby border. The hike leads through the quiet Schilsbach valley, which is also a popular holiday resort. Here the seclusion and tranquillity can be ejoyed. There are...

The route owes its name to the coffee smuggling that occurred from Belgium which, after World War II, contributed to the survival of many families and the reconstruction of their destroyed houses. The rebuilding of the parish church, on the other hand, progressed more slowly. From there, the Schmidters regularly sacrificed parts of their smuggling profits for the construction / renovation of the church, which has since been popularly known as St. Mokka.

Varied and family-friendly hiking excursion in Schmidt, North Rhine-Westphalia. The whole family can find joy on this eventful path. You walk along the fresh forest path from the village of Schmidt down to the Rursee to the sunny beach of Eschauel and take the boat from there. Arrived in Woffelsbach, you hike back along the water and through the green. Enjoy the wonderful views of the lake and the lake shore again and again. Because of the coffee smuggling from Belgium to Schmidt during the...

Panoramic Eifel circular hiking trail near Nideggen in North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful circular hike starts at the Wildpark hiking car park in Schmidt and leads through rustling forests and across wonderful fields with extensive views. At the Hubertushöhe you can expect a wonderful view of the Rursee and benches to rest and have a picnic. Along streams, through forests and past the wildlife park, you return to the starting point of the tour. There is a refreshment stop at the wildlife...

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...

Idyllic circular hike around Schmidt in the North Eifel National Park in North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular hike starts at the hiking car park by the church in Schmidt and leads through forests, across open fields and meadows. The hills offer great views of the Rursee, Niedeggen and Düren. This route can be walked all year round and also invites you to take a nice winter walk through the national park. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Refreshments in Schmidt