Τα 20 καλύτερα φαράγγια Hellenthal

Η ανθοφορία των νάρκισσων στολίζει αυτή την πολύ όμορφη κοιλάδα με χίλια κίτρινα σημεία.

Πολύ καλή κοιλάδα για πεζοπορία και ποδηλασία. Τα μονοπάτια οδηγούν σε όλα τα χωριά. Μπορείτε να φτάσετε στο Nettersheim, Blankenheim, Tondorf κ.λπ. χωρίς προβλήματα από εδώ. Όλα τα μονοπάτια είναι στρωμένα. Άσφαλτος ή χαλίκι.

The Holzwarche nature reserve is part of the High Fens-Eifel Nature Park. It is considered one of the last and most important refuges of the wild daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) in West-Central Europe. The valley's landscape is characterized by damp meadows, streams, and light woodlands, providing ideal conditions for a diverse array of spring flowers. Especially in April, millions of wild daffodils transform the meadows into a vibrant sea of yellow blossoms – a spectacular natural phenomenon.

This section, marked here as a highlight, is easy to hike. As is often the case, there is also the option of including this section in any lengthy itinerary along the Dreiborn Plateau.

The Genfbach Valley is located in the Eifel region on the so-called Nettersheim-Marmagen Plateau and is a region of particular ecological importance. Its name comes from the Genfbach, a stream approximately ten kilometers long that rises above Blankenheim and meanders largely naturally through the landscape until it finally flows into the Urft River in Nettersheim. Large parts of the Genfbach Valley, particularly the section southeast of Nettersheim, are protected and designated as a protected area of European importance. This is due to the biotope and species diversity still typical of a low mountain range. It features species-rich wet meadows, near-natural stream floodplains, limestone marshes, and alder-ash forests. These habitats provide shelter for a rich variety of wildlife, including rare bird species such as the whinchat, kingfisher, and meadow pipit. Larger mammals such as the wildcat also use the valley as an important migration corridor. The botanical diversity is equally remarkable, with rare plants such as broad-leaved marsh orchid, devil's claw, and, in large numbers, wood cranesbill thriving in the colorful valley meadows. In the heart of the Genfbach Valley, approximately halfway between the source and mouth, lies the historic Ahe Chapel. Dedicated to Bishop Saint Servatius, the chapel was built around 1330. It is the only remaining building from the lost village of Ahe and boasts a long tradition as a place of pilgrimage. Inside the chapel is a 15th-century wooden statue of Saint Servatius. Every year on May 13, the saint's feast day, a procession takes place to the chapel. For hikers, the Genfbach Valley is accessible via several hiking trails, such as the Eifel Loop Ahe Chapel, offering a varied route through expansive meadows and picturesque forests.

The Holzwarche River rises at an elevation of 660 meters near the small village of Losheimergraben, directly on the German-Belgian border, then flows northwestward and empties into the Bütgenbach reservoir. Its entire course has been preserved in a relatively natural state. With the help of European funding and private donations, as well as land purchases, a protected area has been created here since 1978. Today, it covers approximately 80 hectares and is a showcase project of the Natagora/BNVS (BNVS stands for Belgian Nature and Bird Protection Areas), home to an extremely diverse range of flora and fauna. Source: https://tourismus-grossregion.eu/holzwarchetal/

A very beautiful, idyllic stream valley. This is the perfect place for a relaxing hike.

A very beautiful area for hiking, especially when the daffodils are in bloom and in the winter when there is snow.