A natural path leads across the juniper heath on the Schafberg, with several benches along which you can enjoy the view over the hills and villages of the Eifel. It is particularly atmospheric in the late afternoon when the sun is slowly setting.

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a detour is worthwhile here because of the view of the Nuremberg Castle

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The Schafberg-Lochenstein nature reserve and juniper biotope is located on the Schafberg, which is also a water and bird sanctuary.

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3. Blumenrather Heath – Schafberg Juniper Heath loop from Baar

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Elevation 580 m

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Location: Virneburg, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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Schafberg Juniper Heath

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