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Best dogs on leash trails in Eifel National Park

Best dogs on leash trails in Eifel National Park

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The Eifel National Park was founded in 2004 and is the first and only national park in North Rhine-Westphalia. The park is located on the border between Germany and Belgium and offers many kilometers of hiking, cycling and riding trails. The park is also home to the famous Wilderness Trail, which is divided into 4 stages and runs between Monschau and Höfen. Another well-known through route, the Eifelsteig, runs through the park. Guided tours are offered by park rangers, but the hiking trails can also be explored on your own.

Top sights

Hirschley
Hirschley
Picnic site
Fledermaushöhle
Fledermaushöhle
Cave
Blick auf Urftsee
Blick auf Urftsee
Viewpoint
Urftsee
Urftsee
Reservoir
Station 7
Station 7
Hut
Hohenbach
Hohenbach
Spring

Top trails

  1. #1 - Nationalpark auf einen Blick

    4.6 (85)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular hiking route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This short tour begins at the Rurberg National Park gate and leads over the dam, along the Obersee and Urft into the magnificent low mountain range landscape of the Eifel National Park. That's where the wilderness of tomorrow comes into being. The concept of the national park envisages such zones in which man no longer interferes with nature. Accompanied by oak trees, it's quite a steep climb up a sunny mountain slope....

  2. #2 - "Wilden Kermeter" Loop

    4.5 (97)·Easy·2.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Barrier-free loop for the whole family near Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. This family-friendly trail can be explored independently or as a guided tour with a ranger. The Hirschley viewpoint is a wonderful spot for a picnic with great views included. Highlights: - Hirschley viewpoint with tactile bronze model - Vogelsang lookout point

  3. #3 - Rursee Loop

    4.5 (131)·Hard·16.3 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hr
    Popular loop hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This route in the Eifel National Park leads around the Rurstausee and always provides wonderful views of the lake and the surrounding Eifel landscape. On the way, it crosses three dams, including the 480 m long "Rurtalsperre Schwammenauel" dam, which is one of the largest dams in Germany. There are overnight accommodations and refreshment stops in Rurberg. Highlights of the hike: - Rursee - Rurtalsperre - wonderful views...

  4. #4 - Rurberg-Wollseifen Loop

    4.5 (70)·Hard·11 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Panoramic loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This marvellous hike is quite long, but apart from a few steep climbs, it is easy to master with a medium level of fitness. Along the way, the beautiful landscape of the Dreiborn plateau and the lakeside paths along the Obersee lake can be enjoyed. There are always benches to rest and eat at for a picnic. There are refreshment stops in Rurberg, at the Urft dam and in Einruhr. The hike can also be walked in a clockwise...

  5. #5 - Eifelsteig Stage 4: Einruhr - Gemünd

    4.6 (73)·Hard·13.5 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    This route is stage 4 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts in Einruhr and ends in Gemünd. The path leads along the steep slopes of the Obersee lake up to the Dreiborn Plateau, passing through the historic Vogelsang IP site and the ghost village of Wollseifen. Hikers enjoy vast panoramic views over the Eifel National Park before descending into the valley town of Gemünd. Overnight stays are available...

  6. #6 - Forest, Water, Wilderness Trail

    4.5 (49)·Moderate·2.9 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Panoramic hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia There are several options for this hike: you can take the bus to the Urfttalsperre and hike the route from there to Rurberg. The second option is to take a boat trip from Rurberg to the Urfttalsperre and walk back from there, or you can hike back and forth from Rurberg. At the Urfttalsperre you can take a break in the excursion restaurant. The ships sail between Easter and autumn and you should find out about the sailing times...

  7. #7 - Trail of Past Times and Future Wilderness

    4.4 (48)·Easy·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular loop with great views near Schleiden, North Rhine-Westphalia. At that time a place of indoctrination, today a place of encounter. This route leads through the wider area surrounding the former NS Ordensburg Vogelsang in the middle of the Eifel Nature Park. In addition to the wonderful views of the emerging wilderness, there is also a lot to offer historically. So it goes to the abandoned settlement Wollseifen and the really impressive plants in and around Vogelsang IP. There are...

  8. #8 - Heimbach Reservoir Loop

    4.3 (44)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Beautiful loop near Heimbach in the Eifel National Park. A nice walk through the woods surrounding this important reservoir. The Heimbach dam in Heimbach, together with the Obermaubach reservoir, serves as a balancing reservoir for the hydroelectric power plants. One of them is built in the Art Nouveau style - power generation should also be nice to look at. The paths are well maintained and there are many beautiful places along the way. There are also delicious places to stop for...

  9. #9 - Mariawald and Heimbach Reservoir North Bank

    4.6 (50)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Varied hiking tour in Mariawald, North Rhine-Westphalia. This fantastic circular hike is located in the Eifel National Park and leads through a picturesque natural landscape. The highlight on this path is the Heimbach dam. Highlights of the tour: - Heimbach reservoir - Castle Hengebach - Along the Rur - Mariawald Monastery - Steinbachtal - Eifel resort holiday village

  10. #10 - Wilder Kermeter - Urftsee - Hirschley

    4.5 (42)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Beautiful hiking trail at the Urftsee in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This loop runs along the banks of the Urftsee and over shady forest paths to the Urftseetalsperre. Here you can take a break in the excursion restaurant and then start the ascent in the direction of the Honigberg. At the Hirschley viewpoint you can take a break on the benches and enjoy the view. Highlights: - Urftsee reservoir - Urftseetalsperre - Hirschley viewpoint
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The easiest way to access the national park is via the information centers (or "national park gates") in Simmerath-Rurberg, Nideggen, Heimbach and Mönschau-Höfen. There is a tourist information office and exhibitions on various topics relating to the national park. Exciting information about flora and fauna is available at the Eifel National Park Center at the "International Place" Vogelsang IP. The center is open all year round, but the daily opening hours vary in summer and winter.

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