Best kid-friendly trails in Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark

Popular circular hiking trail in the Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Gerolsteiner Felsenpfad is one of the Vulkaneifel trails and forms the northern section of the Gerolsteiner-Dolomiten-Acht. As you hike along very natural forest paths lined with mighty rock formations, there are always great views over the Volcanic Eifel and Gerolstein. The Gerolstein Dolomites, as the rock formations of the Gerolstein limestone basin are collectively known, date back to a shallow...

Popular hike in the Vulkaneifel Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. This hiking trail, which is characterized by castles and caves, leads from the “Unter den Dolomiten” car park past Munterley and Buchenlochhoehle to Kasselburg and back via Hustley. Highlights of the hike: - Munterley - Hustley - Beech Hole Cave - Kasselburg

Child-friendly hike in the valley of the Kleine Kyll near Manderscheid, Rhineland-Palatinate This route leads south of the municipality of Manderscheid through the valley of the Kleine Kyll, which has impressive rapids at its southernmost point. Highlights: - the beautiful valley of the Kleine Kyll - well suited for hikes with children - beautiful forest paths

Atmospheric hiking trail near Manderscheid in Rhineland-Palatinate This hike starts at the Heidsmühle in the south of Manderscheid and first runs south in the valley of the Lieser and then changes to the valley of the Kleine Kyll in a northerly direction. Highlights: - Manderscheid castle pond - Hiking at the small Kyll & Lieser - beautiful valley hike

Beautiful hiking trail on the Kyll river near Bettenfeld in Rhineland-Palatinate This hike leads from the valley of the Kleine Kyll to the Moseberg and around the Windsborn crater lake along varied nature experiences. Highlights: - Hiking on the Little Kyll - View from Moseberg - Detour to the Windsborn Crater Lake

Child-friendly circular hike around the Gemündener Maar near Daun in Rhineland-Palatinate This short hike leads around the Gemündener Maar, which makes it ideal as a walk or hike with children. On warm summer days, the swimming pool on the Maar can be visited after completing the hike. Highlights: - View of the Gemündener Maar - Swimming pool on the Gemündener Maar - beautiful forest paths

Family-friendly circular hike in the Volcanic Eifel. A varied tour for the whole family, where there is never a dull moment. Tree houses, climbing facilities, playgrounds and a pirate ship await! The start is at the parking lot near the "Gunderath" bus stop. There are also restaurants here where you can stop for a bite to eat after the hike. Highlights: - Heilbachsee observation tower - Pirate ship - Suspension rope bridge

The route leads around the Jungfern Weiher near Ulmen and the Ulmener Maar. The Jungfernsee was formerly used by the lords of Ulmen as fishing waters until it silted up. After the former maar was used for cutting peat for a while, the decision was made to flood the area again in 1942. Today, the maiden pond and the Ulmen maar are under nature protection. Numerous endangered species breed around the area on the shore zones. Common snipe and meadow pipit can be found here, for example. And also...

Family-friendly loop trail in the Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark, Rhineland-Palatinate. A short walk from the holiday park "Center Parcs Eifel" to Sassen. The route runs through open landscapes the entire time (little shade in summer). A worthwhile detour leads to the Eifel-Guck observation tower, which offers great panoramic views of the Vulkaneifel and the Hochkelberg. Highlights of the hike: - Eifel-Guck observation tower - idyllic open landscapes - Views over the Vulkaneifel

Beautiful hike near Walsdorf in Gerolsteiner Land, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Arensberg is definitely worth a visit! There were two volcanic eruptions here during the Tertiary period - 32 million and 24 million years ago! In the meantime, however, the Arsensberg has become smaller; both the ravages of time and human activity have eroded parts of the mountain. Both rock material and a church from the Middle Ages were removed to make way for a basalt quarry. Today, a small chapel commemorates...