Best wildlife trails in Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark

Natural hiking trail to the Dreimühlen waterfall near Nohn, Rhineland-Palatinate The Dreimühlen waterfall is one of the most fascinating and popular waterfalls in the Eifel and has also been declared a natural monument. It was created by the carbonate tributaries of the Ahbach. A special leaf moss and diatom ensure constant growth and the creation of new sintered rock in which precipitate lime is bound. Since the bridge over the stream no longer stands, the water must be crossed on stones....

Tour 32 from the "ADAC Eifel" hiking guide. This circular hiking trail starts at the Gemündener Maar parking lot in Daun-Gemünden. Along the entire route, there is only one slightly steeper ascent on the way to the Dronketurm tower, from where you have a magnificent view of the surrounding volcanic landscape of the Daun maars. At the end of this tour, we recommend a detour to the Daun Wildlife Park. Highlights of the hike: - War memorial - Gemünden maar - Weinfeld church - Weinfeld maar...

Idyllic loop through the Dauner Maare nature reserve near Daun, Rhineland-Palatinate An unforgettable hike to the landmarks of the Eifel - the Maaren, whose funnel-shaped craters were created by steam eruptions. The route leads around the Gemündener Maar, the Weinfelder Maar and the Schalkenmehrener Maar and offers wonderful views of this unusual natural landscape. There are places to stop for refreshments at the starting point. The route can be reached by bus and train as well as by car...

Unique circular hiking trail around the three Dauner Maare in Rhineland-Palatinate This route around the Dauner Maare begins at the Schalkenmehren bus stop and then leads in several laps around the three unique volcanic lakes. Highlights: - Mäuseberg lookout point with Dronketurm - Gemündener Maar natural swimming pool - Waldcafe Daun - Dauner Maare nature reserve

Popular loop in the Vulkaneifel, Rhineland-Palatinate This is a very varied loop in the Eifel to Kerpen Castle and the Dreimühlen waterfall. The hiking trail is located in the Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark and therefore guarantees an atmospheric hiking experience. There are also numerous places to stop for refreshments along the route. Highlights of the hike: - Dreimühlen waterfall - Dreimühlen ruins - Kerpen Castle

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

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 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...

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...

Impressive geological loop in the Eifel, near Manderscheid, Rhineland-Palatinate. Under the motto “Maars, castles and primeval nature”, this hike leads through the Volcanic Eifel. Maars are hollows of volcanic origin. Depending on the preferences, it can be divided into 2 day hikes, but can also be explored in one go. It starts in Manderscheid with, at best, good footwear. On this tour into the volcanic past, exertion, but also many geophysical features and unique natural gems can be...