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!