Best river 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...

Rock-rich premium hiking trail near Ernzen, Rhineland-Palatinate This circular route is a certified premium hiking route. Gorges and crevices in the rock bastions of the Ferschweiler Plateau - especially the 28 m deep Teufelsschlucht - show the imposing primal force of nature. But this spectacular route offers even more. At 140 meters, the clear water of the river Prüm fights its way between mighty boulders. A hiking bridge opens up fascinating views of the rapids and the unreal...

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

The Great loop in the southern Eifel leads past bizarre rock formations and deep crevices. This landscape in the Felsenland is characterized by weathered sandstones to which trees cling with their roots. Ferns and rare mosses find a moist habitat in the shady crevices. Many visitors appreciate the tranquillity of the forest and the sweeping views across the plateau. Experience reports recommend packing enough water, as there are no drinking points near the rocks. The well-marked paths lead...

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)

Natural hiking trail in the German-Luxembourg border area This route is a certified premium hiking trail. Rock formations can be admired in a variety of ways in the German-Luxembourg border area on the border river Sauer. From Echternach you go to the Troosknäppchen lookout point and then along the Aesbech into the rock labyrinth of the Wolfsschlucht. A cultural and historical highlight is Weilerbach Castle with its baroque garden. Highlights: - Visit to Weilerbach Castle - beautiful...

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...