Best kid-friendly trails in Eifel National Park
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.
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- 4.6 (84)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular 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....
- 4.5 (97)·Easy·2.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrBarrier-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
- 4.6 (100)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrMeditative loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This hike was created by the "Church in the Eifel National Park" network and the National Park administration. Under the motto "On the trail of life", a spiritual approach to nature in the beautiful Eifel landscape can be found along several stations. The Creation Path itself is 3km long and leads up to the Dreiborn plateau. If you want, you can also go on a guided hike (see tips). Depending on the weather, the path can be a...
- 4.5 (49)·Moderate·2.9 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPanoramic 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...
- 4.4 (52)·Easy·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular 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...
- 4.3 (44)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful 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...
- 4.8 (34)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic hiking route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Magnificent vantage points and a lot of variety are offered on this beautiful route. The water of the lakes is a constant companion - whether very close up or as a majestic background. It starts in the historic center of Einruhr. The wonderful nature rewards the small efforts of the interim increase. The goal is the Urftsee dam. Between the end of March and mid-October, one can return from there with one of the...
- 4.5 (47)·Easy·1.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrScenic nature trail in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia The development of the forest and the wilderness of the Kermeter can be learned about at ten experience stations. It partly goes over wooden walkways and there is a tree trunk tunnel and a climbing course to discover. The family-friendly path is suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. There are always benches for resting and picnicking. There is the Kermeter parking lot at the starting point. Highlights: - Radio play on...
- 4.5 (38)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrWonderful loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia A hike into the Wilder Kermeter area, to the Mariawald monastery and via the Way of the Cross back to the starting point in Heimbach. It goes through majestic beech forests, along rugged rocks and past gnarled oaks, ferns and moss carpets. At the monastery you can stop at the restaurant there and there are also cafés and restaurants near the castle. Highlights: - Castle Hengebach - Mariawald Monastery
- 4.2 (28)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This is a varied hike that leads through the beautiful low mountain range landscape of the Eifel. The route leads through rustling mixed forests with their numerous forest dwellers and to historical sites such as the 15th century Trappist monastery Maria Wald Abbey. If you wish, you can take a detour to the historic old town of Heimbach. The power station in Heimbach is also worth a visit - once the largest storage hydroelectric...
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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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Where is the best kid-friendly trail to hike in Eifel National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best kid-friendly trail to hike in Eifel National Park is Nationalpark auf einen Blick, which has a 4.6 star rating from 84 reviews. This trail is 3.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 505 ft.
What is the longest kid-friendly trail in Eifel National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest kid-friendly trail in Eifel National Park is Hirschrott - Langenscheid. This trail is estimated to be 7.8 mi long.
How many kid-friendly trails are in Eifel National Park?
There are 21 kid-friendly trails in Eifel National Park.These kid-friendly trails have an average 4.5-star ratingfrom 645 AllTrails community reviews.
Which kid friendly trail has the most elevation gain in Eifel National Park?
Durch das Herz des Nationalparks Eifel (Klosterrunde) has the most elevation gain for kid-friendly trails with 1,220 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Places of Strength - Themed Tour 5, which has 1,213 ft of elevation gain.
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