Best kid-friendly trails in South Eifel Nature Park
Explore the most popular kid-friendly trails in South Eifel Nature Park with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.7 (485)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly loop in the Südeifel Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate A nature experience is guaranteed on this varied loop. Where there was still a sea millions of years ago, you can now find the boulders, towers and rock crevices of the Ferschweiler Plateau, which were given their bizarre shapes today during the last ice age. One of the best-known of these fantastic rock formations is the Teufelsschlucht, which is accessible all year round and is hiked through on this route. There are...
- 4.7 (79)·Easy·0.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrShort circular route through the Teufelsschlucht in Rhineland-Palatinate This short circular hiking trail leads without major detours through the Teufelsschlucht, a unique canyon landscape with rock formations and viewing rocks. Highlights: - unique rock formations - Devil's Gorge Nature Park Center - Labyrinth at the nature park center
- 4.6 (105)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly loop in the Südeifel Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate This popular route passes through Devil's Gorge, a scenic gorge covered in moss and lichen. The starting point is the car park at the Teufelsschlucht nature park centre. The highlights of this circular route include the ascent to the Ferschweiler Plateau and of course the Irreler waterfalls; these can be admired particularly well from a small hiker's bridge when the water flows roaring away underneath. Since there are...
- 4.5 (75)·Moderate·8.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route is a Delux nature trail and a certified premium trail. The Ourtal between Tintesmühle and the town of Ouren is particularly narrow, steep and rustic here. Excellent for an exciting day hike. The river has dug deep into the Rhenish Slate Mountains. About halfway through the tour you can reach the European monument in ears. Here is a large stone block for each of the six founding countries of United Europe.
- 4.3 (40)·Moderate·1.6 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular loop to the Irrel waterfalls, Rhineland-Palatinate. This short loop goes to the natural monument of the Irrel waterfalls - the flow points of the River Prüm. These are located in an ecologically highly sensitive area. Some parts of the trail are a little steeper but easily manageable. From the free Irreler Wasserfäller parking lot, the route crosses the new, partially barrier-free suspension bridge, which opened in autumn 2023, and admire the natural monument. With its short...
- 4.4 (32)·Easy·2.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrShort hiking trail to the Irrel waterfalls near Irrel in Rhineland-Palatinate This route leads over 4 km from Irrel around the river Prüm to the beautiful Irrel waterfalls. There are refreshment stops along the route and can be easily reached by bus and train. Highlights: - Hiking around the Prüm - Irreler waterfalls - Stop in Irrel
- 4.6 (19)·Easy·2.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis popular circular hiking trail in the Southern Eifel Nature Park is a real adventure, even for families with children. It takes you around the Teufelsschlucht dinosaur park on partly natural paths. The gigantic rock formations for which the Ferschweiler Plateau is so famous are a constant companion. The highlight of the route is the mighty Devil's Gorge, which was formed towards the end of the last Ice Age. Crossing the approximately one to five meter wide and 28 m high gorge is an...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best kid-friendly trail to hike in South Eifel Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best kid-friendly trail to hike in South Eifel Nature Park is Devil's Gorge and Celtic Cave Loop, which has a 4.7 star rating from 471 reviews. This trail is 4.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 866 ft.
What is the longest kid-friendly trail in South Eifel Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest kid-friendly trail in South Eifel Nature Park is Dreiländereck (Nat’Our Route 1). This trail is estimated to be 8.3 mi long.
How many kid-friendly trails are in South Eifel Nature Park?
There are 8 kid-friendly trails in South Eifel Nature Park.These kid-friendly trails have an average 4.5-star ratingfrom 841 AllTrails community reviews.
Which kid friendly trail has the most elevation gain in South Eifel Nature Park?
Dreiländereck (Nat’Our Route 1) has the most elevation gain for kid-friendly trails with 1,250 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Devil's Gorge and Celtic Cave Loop, which has 866 ft of elevation gain.
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