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Best easy trails in Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park

Best easy 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 - Nationalpark auf einen Blick

    4.6 (90)·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 - Heimbach Reservoir

    4.4 (129)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular nature hiking excursion in Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia The tour starts at the train station in Heimbach. It goes over the Rur wooden bridge and then, following the signs, past the Kurpark to the Art Nouveau hydroelectric power station. There the lake is crossed and along the green shore it goes back to Heimbach. The route can also be shortened; then it only goes to the dam. On the way there is the possibility to take a pedal boat across the reservoir in Heimbach at a boat...

  3. #3 - "Wilden Kermeter" Loop

    4.5 (99)·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

  4. #4 - Trail of Past Times and Future Wilderness

    4.4 (51)·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...

  5. #5 - Der Pejo-Weiss-Weg

    4.6 (64)·Easy·2.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Varied Eifel loop near Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. This trail was named after Pejo (Peter-Josef) Weiß (1926-2012) - a German journalist and local historian. It starts at the hikers' car park in Dreistegen. The trail is signposted no. 65. There are numerous information boards along the route that provide information about the special features of the Upper and Middle Rur Valley nature reserve. After a varied and steep ascent, a break at the barbecue hut in Mützenich can be taken. It is...

  6. #6 - Wilder Weg Kermeter

    4.5 (48)·Easy·1.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Scenic 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...

  7. #7 - Forest Nature Trail Einruhr / Dedenborn

    4.6 (55)·Easy·3.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular and informative themed trail near Einruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia. The forest nature trail provides a brief insight into the local fauna using native trees and shrubs. Information boards along the trail provide interesting background information. The trail leads through some wooded areas, but mostly through marvellous fields with sweeping views of the Rur. The rather short tour begins at the Heilsteinhaus in Einruhr. The tour ends there again and the numerous cafés invite to stop...

  8. #8 - Einruhr - Dedenborn

    4.5 (72)·Easy·4.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Popular loop along the Rur near Einruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia. This varied route with wonderful vantage points first leads over the Erkensruhr before going uphill. There are numerous benches to take a break, recover from the ascent and enjoy the view of the Einruhr. It continues through idyllic forest areas, over green meadow landscapes in the direction of the Rurbrücke. After crossing the bridge, continue along the river towards the starting point. There are numerous ice cream parlors and...

  9. #9 - 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

  10. #10 - Schwammenauel Dam

    4.3 (32)·Easy·2.9 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Idyllic hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The well-maintained trail along the lakeshore offers wonderful views of the reservoir and the dam. If you wish, you can use the Schwammenauel or Eschauel landing stage of the Rursee boat service for a detour onto the water. The hike can be undertaken in both directions and there are bistros and restaurants at both the starting and finishing points. Highlights: -Eschauel sunbathing beach
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