Attractions around Euskirchen

When the dam was built at the beginning of the 20th century, the Urftsee became the largest European reservoir. The artificial lake lies completely in the national park Eifel, in …read more

Here, in addition to a great view, there is a really good snack and you can take the boat back to Rurberg.

This is a place steeped in history that also feels a little gloomy. But its transformation from the Nazi cadre forge, via a military training area inaccessible for decades, to …read more

Before the Second World War there was a ferry connection to the Nazi "Reich Training Center" built in 1934 in the area of the Lorbach estuary in the Urft.
After …read more

The scenery is a bit grotesque. The beautiful old church next to the exercise houses of the military. The interior is simple and worth seeing.

The "village" with an exciting history. You should definitely have been here once. Very educational and exciting.

From the trail parking lot can be reached in a few minutes the Katzensteine. When climbing you should not leave the paths and pay attention to surefootedness. At the top, …read more

An interesting exhibition gives an insight into the history of the place.

The Kakushöhle is the larger of two caves in the Kakusfelsen (Kartstein) near the Dreimühlen district of Mechernich. It is one of the largest open caves in the Eifel and …read more

Erleben Sie ganz und gar barrierefrei das "Herz" des Nationalparks Eifel!

„Wilder Weg“, das klingt nach unwägbarem Gelände, nach Stolperfallen, Hindernissen und beschwerlichem Fortkommen. Falsch. Zwar wächst im Laufe der …read more

The bridge, named after the last Belgian commander, Victor Neels, fits very well into the landscape. At the end you can expect a 16 percent gradient up to Vogelsang.

Just a great castle with gates, courtyards and restaurants.
Can get crowded at weekends or at events.

The hiking trail leads directly along the shore. Always great views of the Urft and the towering green mountains.

The approach is a bit tedious, but it's worth it. The Steinfeld Monastery, with its basilica, is one of the most important medieval architectural monuments in the Rhineland. The monastery …read more

The Victor Neels Bridge is a steel suspension bridge with four ropes, which since 2009 spans the Urftsee in the Eifel National Park.
The aim and purpose of the bridge …read more

Small dam near Euskirchen. Nice circular route - in summer with outdoor pool.

The Urfttalsperre was already built from 1900 to 1905. It dams the Urft to the then largest European reservoir. On the side of the wall to the west there is …read more

No place is better to meet yourself.
The way to the chapel is already part of a special experience, you shouldn't shorten it.
If you want to experience this field …read more

Steep descent into the valley. Walk with caution when wet.

To protect hikers and cyclists from falling rocks, there are massive fences