Best hard trails in Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark

Great via ferrata in the Vulkan-Eifel, Rhineland-Palatinate A varied via ferrata that is rated difficulty level C. A beautiful landscape, historic knights' paths and, of course, adventurous, partly vertical climbing sections await. After the hiking trail from Manderscheid, the via ferrata starts here at the beginning of the route. A visit to the village is definitely worthwhile, as there are cafés and restaurants here. Highlights: - Town of Manderscheid - great view

This route is stage 11 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts in Daun and ends in Manderscheid. The path leads from the spa gardens up to the famous Daun Maars: the Gemündener, Weinfelder, and Schalkenmehrener Maar. From the Dronke Tower, hikers enjoy views over the volcanic craters before following the course of the Lieser river through secluded forests, eventually reaching the impressive Manderscheid...

This route is the 8th stage of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance hiking trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section begins at the Erlöserkapelle in Mirbach and ends in Hillesheim. The trail leads through the transitional landscape to the Vulkaneifel and on to the growing Dreimühlen Waterfall near Nohn, a unique natural monument. Hikers pass the Niederehe Monastery and Kerpen Castle before reaching the crime-themed town of Hillesheim. Overnight stays...

This route is stage 10 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts in Gerolstein and ends in Daun. The path leads from the Helenenquelle spring up to the Löwenburg ruins and over the 618-meter-high Dietzenley with its observation tower. Hikers pass the village of Neroth and ascend the 652-meter-high Nerother Kopf, characterized by ancient tree roots and volcanic craters, before reaching the stage destination of...

This route is stage 9 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts on the historic town walls of Hillesheim and ends in Gerolstein. The path leads through the Bolsdorfer Tälchen valley up to the Rother Kopf volcano, where ancient millstone caves and a lava quarry can be explored. Hikers traverse the Gerolstein Dolomites—a fossilized coral reef—passing the Buchenloch cave and the Papenkaule dry crater before...

Official hiking trail from Ulmen to Cochem in Rhineland-Palatinate This route is an official hiking trail of Mosellandtouristik GmbH and leads from the Ulmener Maar in Ulmen to Cochem. The route always leads along the course of the wild and beautiful river Endert. Highlights: - Restaurant Göbelsmühle - Winneberg ruins - Reichsburg Cochem - Cochem cable car - Campsite in Cochem

Varied hike in the Vulkaneifel near Üxheim, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route offers all sorts of variety. The Dreimühlen waterfall, the Hönselberg nature reserve, the Arensberg crater, and Kerpen Castle are just a few of the highlights of this hike. Especially in May / June, this route is an absolute must. Wild orchids grow everywhere along the way, which characterize the landscape. The course deserves the name "Picturesque Eifel." The hike can be walked all year round and has no...

Official looop in the Vulkaneifel near Manderscheid, Rhineland-Palatinate From the parking lot at the swimming pool, it's still a short distance to the start of this hike and into the beautiful landscape of the Vulkaneifeltouren. Narrow paths lead along impressive cliffs and the calm atmosphere of nature can be enjoyed to the fullest along babbling brooks. Again and again there are views of the Manderscheid castles. There are cafés and restaurants in Pantenburg, Laufeld and...

This route is stage 2 of the Lieserpfad, a long-distance trail in Rhineland-Palatinate. This section leads from the spa town of Daun to Manderscheid. A geological highlight is the Gemündener Maar, a volcanic crater lake surrounded by high trees. The path follows the Lieser River through quiet meadows and oak groves before a dramatic cliff trail offers spectacular views of the famous Manderscheid Castles. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses and hotels in Daun or Manderscheid; wild...

This route is stage 12 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts in Manderscheid and ends at Himmerod Abbey. The path leads from the Manderscheid castles down into the rocky Lieser Valley, where hikers follow challenging, narrow trails along steep cliffs high above the winding river. After leaving the secluded wilderness of the river valley, the route crosses open hilly landscapes to reach the 12th-century...