Best trails near Observatory

Popular loop in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This hike leads over the former military training area Vogelsang, which was used after the Second World War first by the British and later by the Belgian military. During the entire hike there are great views of the dammed waters of the Urft/Rur and the path repeatedly leads along monuments worth seeing. The hike runs from Einruhr, partly steeply, through forest paths up to the Dreiborn plateau. The 33 square kilometer forest...

Popular loop in the Eifel National Park near Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. This long and varied tour in the Eifel National Park leads, of course, along 4 beautiful lakes. First it goes along the Heimbach reservoir, then to the Rursee, on to the Urftsee and along the Obersee. Especially on sunny days you can enjoy the glittering blue and wonderfully green natural panorama on the banks. In some places the path is very steep, especially up to Vogelsang and Walberhof. Overall, you need a...

As the name of the route suggests, this is a high-contrast route: the first half of the route is over asphalt, so it could also be done by road bike. The second half, however, goes over small field and forest paths, which are largely unpaved. There is no getting through on a racing bike here. Recommended bike: gravel bike (ideal) mountain bike, trekking bike.

Wonderful cycle route with a view of the lake in the Eifel National Park. This beautiful route starts at the IP Vogelsang and criss-crosses through lush mixed forests, offers fabulous views and a beautiful lake panorama. The diversity of the animal and plant world in the untouched nature of the Eifel National Park offers the chance to encounter birds of prey, small mammals and magnificent plants. On the way there are some nice rest stops with regional cuisine. Highlights: - Former Nazi...