Best short trails in South Eifel Nature Park

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...

Short 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

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...

Beautiful circular hiking trail around the Bitburg reservoir in Rhineland-Palatinate This hiking trail leads around the Bitburg reservoir in the Südeifel nature park, which not only offers beautiful views of the reservoir but also a detour to Hamm Castle. Highlights: - Hiking on the Bitburg reservoir - Landscapes of the South Eifel Nature Park - Detour to Hamm Castle

This 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...

Charming walk in the Southern Eifel Nature Park. At Ernzen in Rhineland-Palatinate, it goes from the parking lot along the idyllic Gutenbach. This excursion is rounded off on exciting and shady forest paths and ensures a harmonious excursion. Highlights: - Along the Gutenbach - Beautiful forest trails