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Best bird watching trails in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park

Best bird watching trails in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park

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The High Fens-Eifel Nature Park runs along the German-Belgian border. The German part is also known as the North Eifel Nature Park. North Rhine-Westphalia's only national park, the Eifel National Park, is located in the middle of the nature park.

The natural diversity of the park never ceases to amaze visitors. The upland moor in the Belgian "High Fens", rivers, streams and 15 lakes and reservoirs, the colorful biodiversity in the Limestone Eifel, wide and forested mountain heights of the High Eifel and the foothills of the Volcanic Eifel are just some of the highlights of the nature park.

Top sights

Rur
Rur
River
Ehrensteinsley
Ehrensteinsley
Peak
Das Stadtgespräch
Das Stadtgespräch
Spring
Hirschley
Hirschley
Picnic site
Obersee
Obersee
Reservoir
Taucherbucht
Taucherbucht
Bay

Top trails

  1. #1 - Bird Watching Loop: From Vogelsang over the Urftseebrücke

    4.4 (457)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Popular loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This route, which is part of the "Tippeltouren Eifel", begins at Vogelsang Castle, where hikers interested in history like to take a look around. From there it leads to the Dreiborn plateau, which offers wonderful panoramic views of the nature of the national park. From there it goes down and a bit through the forest to the Urfttalsperre and along the lake back to the starting point. There is a restaurant at the visitor center...

  2. #2 - Monschau Monastery Route

    4.6 (173)·Hard·13.9 mi·Est. 6–7 hr
    Varied hiking excursion in Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. The monastery route fascinates with its extraordinary variety. Landscape landmarks such as the imposing rock of the Ehrensteinsley, the wild and romantic Rur valley, species-rich forest passages, the spacious pastureland around Kalterherberg with old rows of beech trees and hawthorn hedges and the Perlenbachtalsperre guarantee a varied landscape enjoyment. Flower and plant species typical of the different habitats line the path. An...

  3. #3 - Beech Halls and Oak Slopes

    4.2 (139)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Panoramic hiking tour in Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this route you can marvel at the most beautiful sides of the Kermeter while being in the midst of a landscape of forest and water in the beautiful Eifel National Park. The almost 14-kilometer hike leads through oak and beech forests. On average, the trees here are 90 years old, although there are also specimens that are 250 years old. You first hike a few kilometers along the Rursee on well-developed paths. Later you reach the...

  4. #4 - Struffeltroute

    4.6 (164)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Natural loop in the Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This hike leads through the Struffelt nature reserve, which includes both moorland and the heathland of the Dreilägerbachtalsperre. It is possible to walk through the high moor without wet feet thanks to the wooden footbridges - a real experience for children too! With an attentive look, numerous rare plant and animal species can be discovered along the way. Alternatively, the route can also be reached from the east...

  5. #5 - 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

  6. #6 - Von Vogelsang IP zur Urfttalsperre

    4.1 (31)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Popular hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia A really varied hike through the Eifel National Park. In addition to a lot of natural beauty, there are also cultural and historical attractions such as the former Ordensburg Vogelsang or the mighty Urfttalsperre. Attention: The Wasserlinie 231 bus from Urfttalsperre (destination of this route) only runs on weekends and public holidays from April to October. At all other times, the route must be hiked back to the starting point...

  7. #7 - Rursee: Nice View

    4.4 (36)·Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Panoramic circular hiking trail in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This trail leads along the western flank of the Rursee and through the adjacent forests. From everywhere you have great panoramic views of the lake, the small island in the middle and the beautiful forests. It goes both on paved paths and on natural forest paths. Highlights of the tour: - Eifel view Nice view - Opportunities for swimming at the lake - Hubertus height

  8. #8 - From Hoefen to Monschau

    4.6 (25)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Relaxed hike in the Hohes Venn nature park - Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point of this 5.5 km long hike is the car park at the Monschau-Hoefen National Park gate. You hike past the Perlenbachtalsperre and through the valley of the Perlenbach to Monschau. Here there is the opportunity to stop at a restaurant or to visit the castle from the 13th century. Highlights of the hike: - Monschau - Monschau Castle - Perlenbachtalsperre - Perlenbach - Teufelsley - Engelsley - Rur

  9. #9 - Hochwildpark Rheinland und Katzensteine

    4.2 (21)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Charming and family-friendly excursion in Mechernich, North Rhine-Westphalia. Nordic Walking Route Hochwildpark Rheinland Mechernich. Start and end are in Katzvey at the parking lot. But you can also get there by public transport. Highlights of the tour: - Great prospects - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Veybach between Breitenbenden and Satzvey

  10. #10 - Einruhr - Urfttal Dam - Dreiborn Plateau

    4.4 (25)·Moderate·9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Varied hiking trail in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. From Einruhr you head north along the green shores of the Obersee. There are always beautiful vantage points and places to rest. After 6km the Urfttal dam is reached. From here it goes uphill through the forest and to the Dreiborner plateau, which allows far-reaching views of the Eifel. History buffs can explore the abandoned village of Wollseifen. Then it goes through the forest and back down to Einruhr. There are nice...
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Where is the best trail to hike for bird watching in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for bird watching in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park is Bird Watching Loop: From Vogelsang over the Urftseebrücke, which has a 4.4 star rating from 457 reviews. This trail is 7.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,371 ft.

What is the longest bird watching trail in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest bird watching trail in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park is MTB Tour: West Wall and Vogelsang. This trail is estimated to be 40.8 mi long.

How many birding trails are in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park?

There are 39 birding trails in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park.These birding trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom NaN AllTrails community reviews.

Which bird watching trail has the most elevation gain in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park?

MTB Tour: West Wall and Vogelsang has the most elevation gain for birding trails with 5,475 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Kronenburg - Bütgenbacher See - Schwalenbach, which has 3,405 ft of elevation gain.

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