The 15 stages of the Eifelsteig Trail — Between rocks and waters

Your hike begins in the tranquil Kornelimünster near Aachen, through which the small river Inde flows. From the former Benedictine abbey in the historic town center, it starts along the Inde. On the Itertal Viaduct it goes out into the world and also over the first meters of altitude. Up over narrow… read more

From the tranquil Roetgen it goes over the Vennbahntrasse. Soon you will leave Germany behind you for most of the hike and dive into the moorland of the High Fens in Belgium. The hike through the rugged and unspoilt landscape of the Fens is a real adventure. After about half of the way, the Steling refuge… read more

Today you hike out of Monschau into the valley of the Rur. After a good ascent, you circle around in a wide arc, always looking at the roofs of the city, the place you have just left behind. Narrow paths lead through the Perlenbachtal.



Walking along the eastern bank of the Perlenbachtalsprre, you will… read more

On the fourth stage you can expect interesting history, places worth seeing and a picturesque nature - not to forget the fascinating views of the lakes of the Eifel. You walk across the Obersee to the Eifel National Park.



Here Urft and Rur meet and you follow the bank over hill and dale to the dam wall… read more

About a third of the day the hike takes you through the valley of the Olef. You hike steadily uphill to Kuckucksley and can enjoy a break at the refuge there and the beautiful view over the wide Oleftal. Then it goes down to the small town of Olef. The second third of the day begins with a gentle ascent… read more

Today you are walking in the footsteps of the Romans. Before you come across it, however, you cross the Gillesbach and hike along the western flank of the Königsberg with the towers of Steinfeld Monastery in view. After a leisurely hike in the dense forest, you will come back to the Urft valley, which… read more

From Blankenheim you hike up and down through the wooded region and follow the historical "bread path". There is a rustic refuge here for a quiet break. Immediately afterwards, the forest path leads slightly downhill into the Schaafbachtal near Ripsdorf. Past the church, you cross an agricultural region… read more

You start your hike at Mirbach's impressive Erlöserkapelle. It's worth taking a look inside and marveling at the golden mosaic. We continue on pleasant paths through green forests and meadows. Soon you will catch the first glimpses of the volcanic landscape of the Eifel. On your way you will pass a striking… read more

On the way out of the crime town of Hillesheim, you immediately walk to the remains of the historic city wall. A short visit is worthwhile here, just for the great all-round view. We continue to the lakes, limestone cliffs and the Hillesheimer Bach in the Bolsdorfer Valley - pure nature.



Then you come… read more

Before you start, you can fill up your drinking bottle with mineral water at the Gerolsteiner Helenenquelle. The water comes from the depths of the Eifel, the carbon dioxide is natural and has not been added. Then it goes uphill straight away, to the ruins of Löwenburg. From here you have a wide view… read more

From Daun today it goes first to the Liesertal and further up to the Gemündener Maar, the first of three maars that you will encounter on the Eifelsteig. It goes up to the Mäuseberg and the Dronketurm. From here you can already see the next maar.



The Totenmaar, actually called Weinfelder Maar, you will… read more

Just like yesterday, it continues today: quiet, lonely, through untouched nature. You hike on narrow paths through the forest, the slopes of the Liesertal become narrower and narrower. On the way there are some shelters that invite you to take a break. Here you can let the silence affect you again.



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You are now in the Salmtal and follow the Salm river through an idyllic landscape on a winding path without much incline. Historic mills greet you at the edge of the path, you continue on lonely to the outskirts of Landscheid, and then dive straight back into the Salmtal. The river leads you to the village… read more

ATTENTION: Due to the flood events in summer 2021, the stage is currently only accessible as far as the Deimlinger Mühle and ends around five kilometers before the actual stage destination. From there there are train connections to the stage destination.



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The penultimate day will be crisp again; it… read more

Today is your last day on the Eifelsteig and it shouldn't be difficult for you to enjoy it again to the fullest. Today the long-distance hiking trail shows everything it has. It starts with a slight up and down through the Kylltal, you pass the Ramstein Castle and the picturesque Butzerbachtal.



Waterfalls… read more