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Mystical gorges and deep forests — hiking in Southern Eifel and in Luxembourg

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Mystical gorges and deep forests — hiking in Southern Eifel and in Luxembourg

Hiking Collection by NaturWanderPark delux

10

Tours

45:44 h

98.6 mi

12,075 ft

You are just walking with a fantastic view over the lovely hilly landscape, when the hiking trail leads you into a dense beech forest. You follow the path, the leaves rustle softly above you in the wind and the sun paints fine shadows on the forest floor. Soon you recognize stones and rocks between the tree trunks and shortly afterwards you stand in the middle of a narrow gorge. On both sides the sandstone cliffs rise and high above you you can see the blue sky. On a metal stairs it finally goes up and on the rock ridge, high above the trees a breathtaking view of the southern Eifel awaits you.

The NaturWanderPark delux extends on both sides of the German-Luxembourg border. An extensive network of 23 hiking trails leads you along torrents, to idyllic reservoirs, through picturesque river valleys, into deep forests and above all into the mystical gorges. In many places you can explore sandstone rocks, dark caves and narrow gorges that have fascinated people for centuries.

We have selected ten hiking trails for you to explore the diverse landscape of the Southern Eifel, the Luxembourg Ardennes and the Mullerthal - Luxembourg's Little Switzerland. The paths will take you across the border to Luxembourg, which sometimes runs in the middle of the forest and sometimes along rivers. The tours are well signposted and thanks to good hiking trails you can enjoy the varied nature to the fullest.

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    Loop hike around the Bitburg reservoir on the Prüm Valley Route — hiking trails in South Eifel and Luxembourg

    04:39
    9.80 mi
    2.1 mph
    1,400 ft
    1,425 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    This route offers everything that makes a hiker's heart beat faster - and not just because of one or the other climb. A striking attraction is the Bitburg reservoir with its water sports facilities. Framed by bright red colored sandstone rocks, the lake promenade offers the opportunity to stroll.

    

    The

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  • 03:32
    7.67 mi
    2.2 mph
    975 ft
    1,000 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    If you want to hike in the footsteps of the Middle Ages, this route is just right for you. It leads on romantic rocky paths around Neuerburg Castle. The mighty structure forms a splendid ensemble with the parish church of St. Nicholas, the bell tower and today's rectory - former Vogthaus. The Beilsturm

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  • 03:46
    8.32 mi
    2.2 mph
    925 ft
    900 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    This tour is truly in the heart of Europe. The Ourtal between Tintesmühle and the town of Ouren is narrow, steep and rustic here. The river has dug its way deep into the Rhenish Slate Mountains. The Our used to be home to thousands of river pearl mussels. In order for the population to recover, there

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  • 03:52
    7.63 mi
    2.0 mph
    1,525 ft
    1,525 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    The Ourtal is always a guarantee for a varied hike. A grandiose, ancient low mountain range runs through the Ourtal. The Our proves to be a true master of landscape design. The rocky Grenzsteig along the Lätges mountain with its magnificent views provides an almost alpine experience. After so much ups

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  • 05:15
    11.8 mi
    2.2 mph
    1,100 ft
    1,075 ft
    Expert
    Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    If you like the contrast between gentle plateaus and deeply cut valleys, this tour is just the thing for you. Grundsgraben, Kalkgraben, Schulersgraben and of course the valley of the Kyll in particular guarantee a varied hike. The picturesque gallery of former red sandstone quarries is evidence of a

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  • 03:23
    7.55 mi
    2.2 mph
    750 ft
    750 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Hikers on the Irsenpfad experience one of the most idyllic valleys in the Eifel. If you are looking for peace and solitude, you will find it here in the Islek. Framed by mighty mountain ranges over 500 meters high, the Irsen meanders through a picturesque meadow landscape. The lapping of the Irsen accompanies

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  • 06:00
    13.0 mi
    2.2 mph
    1,550 ft
    1,550 ft
    Expert
    Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Bizzare rocky landscapes, meadows rich in flowers and forests rich in ferns characterize this route. But also particularly rare animal and plant species, such as falcons and orchids, find their home here.

    

    Many sights along the route invite you to linger. For example the Liborius Chapel, from which you

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  • 06:28
    13.0 mi
    2.0 mph
    2,400 ft
    2,450 ft
    Expert
    Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    The Bollendorfer Plateau on the German side, the Luxembourg Beforter Plateau and the deeply cut Sauer Valley as a connecting element make this route an unforgettable experience. Every step of the way, the rock climbs in the Luxembourg sandstone are a true Eldorado for rock hikers.

    

    The rock backdrops offer

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  • 04:57
    11.1 mi
    2.2 mph
    825 ft
    825 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    The devil himself left his mark on this route. His devil's work is documented by gorges and crevices in the rock bastions of the Ferschweiler plateau - especially the 28-meter-deep gorge named after him. The primal force of nature is seldom as impressive as at the Irrel waterfalls. Over a length of 140

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  • 03:51
    8.87 mi
    2.3 mph
    625 ft
    625 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    This route lives up to its name. Four streams with very different characters are lively companions for the hiker. The history of the pretty resort town of Bleialf comes to life on old mining paths along the Alfbach. Lead ore was mined here until the middle of the 20th century.

    

    From Halenfeld the path

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Collection Stats

  • Tours
    10
  • Distance
    98.6 mi
  • Duration
    45:44 h
  • Elevation
    12,075 ft

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