Best moderate trails in South Eifel Nature Park

Family-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...

Beautiful loop in Diekirch. This route is a nature park deluxe and a certified premium hiking trail. The impressive hike in the Ourtal leads past the rocky Grenzsteig, sometimes up, sometimes down and along the shore of the Ourtal reservoir. The ruins of Falkenstein Castle tower high above the path. Highlights: - Vianden Castle - Castle Falkenstein

A hike in the Southern Eifel Nature Park connects the Irrel waterfalls with the mysterious Devil's Gorge. The waterfalls are actually impressive rapids of the Prüm river that tumble over huge boulders. A modern suspension bridge provides a sweeping view over the thundering water. The path leads further up into a labyrinth of jagged sandstone. In places, the path leads over slippery stones, which is why sure-footed shoes are useful. Rare ferns and mosses grow between the narrow rock faces. The...

Popular loop trail in the Suedeifel Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. Loop trail 55 in the Southern Eifel Nature Park circles the Weitberg. Several mighty rock formations, including the famous "Green Hell", line the trail. It's also worth looking into the distance: there are some great views of the Sauer valley. Highlights of the hike: - Weitberg - Views of the Sauer Valley - "Green Hell" - Predigtstuhl, Affenkopf, Eulenhorst (rock formations)

Family-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...

This 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.

Popular 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...

Excitingly beautiful hiking route in the Southern Eifel Nature Park. A very nice route that starts at the Waldhotel Sonnenberg in Boliendorf. The Maria Theresa Stone, which used to mark the border between Vianden and Echternach as a historical boundary stone, was erected in 1771 and is named after Empress Maria Theresa. On the 1 meter high stone you can still find the coat of arms of the "Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation". Otherwise, on the way you will find magnificent forest with...

Fantastic loop in Vianden. This really beautiful route starts in Bivels right on the water and leads through the lively forest area around the river. First it's a bit uphill to the well-preserved ruins of Castle Falkenstein in Germany. Then through the forest and along the green river bank, over the bridge back to Luxembourg and finally to the starting point. There are some places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Castle Falkenstein - beautiful river panorama - magnificent forest path

Wonderful loop in Vianden. A really nice route! It starts at the mill south of Bivels. From there along the Our reservoir through the village to the border bridge to Germany. There you will find the ruins of Falkenstein Castle, beautiful forest area, exciting wild hiking and climbing trails, as well as small streams and beautiful views. There are places to stop for refreshments in the vicinity of the route.