Best dog-friendly trails in Simmerath

Idyllic loop near Simmerath, North Rhine-Westphalia. The idyllic loop (signposted No. 27) begins in Eicherscheid and essentially leads along natural forest paths and paths. Eicherscheid surprises with pretty half-timbered houses and the Church of St. Lucia. The route also passes a 300-year-old Linden tree. Numerous old grave crosses from the 17th and 18th centuries are on the cemetery wall. Past the typical Eifel hedges, the trail goes leisurely downhill along the “Holzbachtal” down into...

This picturesque loop trail in the idyllic Rur Valley leads from Simmerath-Hammer past a historic hammer mill from days gone by. Shady forest paths wind their way above the river to an old quarry, where a traditional wayside cross and a quiet resting spot invite you to linger. After crossing the Rur, the trail climbs past fragrant Douglas firs to the Uhusley. This striking rocky outcrop owes its name to the crevices in the rock where eagle owls nest. Sturdy footwear is recommended for the...

Popular circular hiking trail near Simmerath, North Rhine-Westphalia. This popular circular hiking trail is all about water: starting in Woffelsbach, the route (with the number 14) leads along five streams: Schilsbach, Lederbach, Allersbach, Michelsbach and Hesselbach. On the way you can always enjoy idyllic views of the bay of Woffelsbach and the Rursee. Highlights: - Wendelinus chapel - Wolf Well - Michelshof wind farm - Woffelsbach Bay

Panoramic loop in the Eifel near Simmerath in North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful loop offers wonderful views of the fascinating Eifel landscape. The starting point is at the Rursee Center in Rurberg. From there, the hike leads into the forest above Rurberg, where the tower of the Heinrich Geis gallery is located. After a climb, the route passes the Soviet war cemetery, and beautiful views can be expected. The relaxed downhill section leads into the Weidenbach valley with the beautiful...

Interesting circular route near Simmerath, North Rhine-Westphalia. This historically interesting path leads into the Tiefenbach valley and the southern foothills of the Buhlert. There you can find the Siegfried Line bunkers from WWII. Today bats nest in the bunkers. Highlights: - Local fauna and flora - Idyllic Eifel landscape - Bunker in the Buhlert

Idyllic loop in the Eifel near Simmerath, North Rhine-Westphalia. This loop along the Eicherscheide hedgerows is particularly worth a trip in autumn when the leaves are in full colour. The route is signposted "Flurheckenweg - 17" and there are seven information boards that inform about the special features of the Eicherscheider hedgerows. The Eifel viewpoint "Worbelescheed" offers a marvellous view. The entire path is paved so that it can also be used by pushchairs and wheelchairs. However,...

Child-friendly loop trail in the Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a family-friendly loop trail that explores the woods and fields near Kesternich. Several streams run through the forest. The last few hundred meters of the route follow a footpath along the country road. Highlights of the hike: - quiet forest trails - views over the Eifel - Sief

You start in the church of Dedenborn, where parking spaces are available. Now orientate yourself on the path marker no. 16 (Eichheck round). A short visit to the village church (1717) is recommended right at the beginning. At first it goes slightly downhill in the Rur Plain. On the way you come across layers of rock that are unique in this area. Now it goes steadily about 3 km uphill along the Tiefenbach valley. The effort is worth it, because there are always great prospects. On the way you...