Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 743 out of 749 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel
Location: Manderscheid, Bernkastel-Wittlich, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
5.0
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01:12
4.25km
90m
4.9
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773
03:02
10.9km
210m
4.8
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425
06:15
21.2km
600m
"... The Kleine Kyll (pronounced: "Kill") is a 23.9 km long, right-hand tributary of the Lieser. It flows roughly parallel to the Kyll, which runs around 10 km to the west, with which it has no geographical connection.
The Kleine Kyll rises two kilometers northeast of Neroth on the heights of the Nerother forests in the Vulkaneifel district. It flows in a southerly direction through the communities of Neroth, Oberstadtfeld, Niederstadtfeld and Schutz and flows into the Lieser south of Manderscheid (Bernkastel-Wittlich district). ..."
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kleine_Kyll
March 10, 2022
The HeimatSpur Mindfulness Trail Kleine Kyll is a very idyllic circular hiking trail near the Manderscheid Heidsmühle. The path mainly leads along beautiful forest paths. The exception is the climb up (or down, depending on the direction you walk) through the Wolfsschlucht with its basalt columns. The mossy boulders give the gorge a mystical, beautiful atmosphere. The path here leads over rocks, so it is advisable to only walk this path with suitable shoes. The valley is wet and the rocks are therefore slippery, so I preferred the climb up to the descent down here.
The mindfulness path has 8 further highlights according to the topic:
0.6 km: Marienhütte (here - how fitting - I even encountered 3 ladybirds on the warm October 13th 🐞🐞🐞😍
0.9 km: Barefoot bathing area
1.9 km: Germanic Bridge
3.0 km: Place of hearing
3.6 km: Drinking water source
5.1 km: Resting place
5.7 km: View of the valley
5.8 km: Kneipp treading pool
Especially at the point of hearing, you are encouraged to use your sense of hearing. Be it on the dendrophone, or by sticking your head into the humming stone and experiencing how the vibration of your own humming affects your body. Or you can listen carefully to the babbling of the little Kyll on the ear trumpet.
The Mindfulness Path is not meant to be rushed through. The route is accompanied by the constant rustling and splashing of the small Kyll; there is something for all senses to experience and discover if you just take the time. The path serves - as the saying goes - to slow down. In contrast to a normal hiking trail, it wants to encourage you to explore yourself - instead of just following the given paths.
So: hurry up!
October 13, 2023
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Location: Manderscheid, Bernkastel-Wittlich, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
5.0
(1)
8
01:12
4.25km
90m
4.9
(222)
773
03:02
10.9km
210m
4.8
(142)
425
06:15
21.2km
600m