Best trails near Irreler Wasserfall
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Want to check out Irreler Wasserfall from the trail? Good news: 8 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Irreler Wasserfall are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (481)·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...
- 4.6 (106)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrA 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...
- 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...
- 4.3 (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
- 4.5 (23)·Hard·10.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis circular route is a certified premium hiking route. The route is very varied, hiking across meadows full of fruit trees, forests with lots of bushes and along impressive rock formations. Some of the cultural and historical highlights are also worth seeing, for example the ruins of the Prümerburg, the Rochus Chapel and the remains of a Roman villa.
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Irreler Wasserfall?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Irreler Wasserfall. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Irreler Wasserfall?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Irreler Wasserfall is Devil's Gorge and Celtic Cave Loop, which has a 4.7 star rating from 481 reviews. This trail is 4.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 866 ft.
What is the longest trail near Irreler Wasserfall?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Irreler Wasserfall is Felsenweg 5 - Prümer Castle. This trail is estimated to be 10.9 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Irreler Wasserfall?
Irreler Wasserfall: With an ascent of 1,729 ft, Felsenweg 5 - Prümer Castle has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Prümzurlay (Naturpark Südeifel Wanderweg Nr. 59) with 1,263 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Irreler Wasserfall?
The most popular and difficult trail near Irreler Wasserfall is Felsenweg 5 - Prümer Castle with a 4.5-star rating from 23 reviews.