Best partially-paved trails in Schmidt

Historical loop in the Eifel. It starts at the free Buhlert hiking car park. It initially goes in a westerly direction and for a while along the small nature reserve Senkelbachquellen. The former bunkers of the West Wall can be explored, a total of eight well-preserved old bunker systems. To get here, unpaved and unmarked paths branch off from the paved paths. Sturdy shoes are recommended for the unmarked trails. Entering the bunker facilities is at your own risk and should only be done with...

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...

This hike features great views. Note: Continuous signage along the route is not guaranteed, as this trail is no longer in the current road network of the Rureifel / Schmidt region. Nevertheless, the paths are manageable. A hiking map is recommended, or you can simply follow the GPS track on your recorder. A visit to the wildlife park is always worthwhile. Attractions: Wildlife Park, Sonnenstand Eschauel, Schmidt Church, Schöne Aussicht, Hubertushöhe, orchards in Froitscheidt.

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...

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

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...

Beautiful loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia The loop starts at the car park in Schmidt and leads through the beautiful landscape of the Eifel. It is well signposted with "Hiking trail no. 30" and was designed by the Schmidt branch of the Eifel Association. Along the way, marvellous views of the Rursee lake can be enjoyed. Refreshments are available in Schmidt. It is advisable to have enough drinks on the way. The hike can also be shortened by walking only one of the...

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.