Best backpacking trails in Boxberg

This route is stage 1 of the Lieserpfad, a long-distance trail in Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific segment starts at the Lieser source near Boxberg and ends in the spa town of Daun. The trail follows the young Lieser river through the "Struth" landscape, offering views of the Hilgerath church and an ancient oak tree near Neichen. Highlights include the Neichener and Rengener Dreese, two volcanic mineral springs with carbonated water. Overnight stays are concentrated in Daun at hotels and...

This 74 km (46 miles) long-distance trail follows the Lieser River from its source near Boxberg to its confluence with the Moselle and is typically hiked in four daily stages. The route leads through the dramatic volcanic landscapes of the Volcanic Eifel, past deep blue maars, the Manderscheid Castles, and bizarre rock formations. Hikers experience how the small creek develops into a stately river within quiet forests and floodplains. The journey mostly runs downstream from north to south,...