Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Städteregion Aachen
Monschau

Nature and root trail – Fuhrtsbachtal loop from Höfen

Moderate

4.8

(1216)

4,396

hikers

Nature and root trail – Fuhrtsbachtal loop from Höfen

04:28

16.4km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 23, 2025

Download GPX

Save

Move start point

Edit route

Navigate

Send to Phone

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1

1.88 km

Nature and root trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This wonderful nature trail is in close proximity to the Perlenbach stream. Some surefootedness is required, especially when it is wet, as the exposed roots of the spruce trees can be very slippery.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2

2.23 km

Where the Fuhrtsbach flows into the Perlenbach is the location of the Dutchman's House. Following the Perlenbach briefly, the path finally forks. Following on the left, you walk over a …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3

2.56 km

Fuhrtsbach Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Please keep dogs on a leash, even in good weather, pack a light waterproof, windproof jacket, sturdy shoes, even a small picnic, since there are only a few stops

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4

5.19 km

Löschteich

Lake

5

6.92 km

This rest area is in top condition and is ideal for a rest. It is in the Jägersief area, where the wet meadows there (in the direction of Perlenbachtal) turn into a sea of daffodils at the beginning of April.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6

9.14 km

The weathered rock of the Bieley is a group of rocks from the Devonian period (419.2–358.9 million years ago) and is located on a hill some 550 meters above sea …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7

11.2 km

Germany's largest population of wild daffodils awaits you in the Perlenbach-Fuhrtsbachtal nature reserve, near the Belgian border.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8

12.9 km

Wild Daffodil Meadows in Perlenbachtal

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The Perlenbachtal got its name from the freshwater mussels that were once numerous in the creek. After these had almost disappeared, they are now being resettled in hidden places in the stream.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

9

13.9 km

Perlenbachtal

Highlight • Gorge

The daffodils in the Perlenbach and Fuhrtsbach valleys are heavily advertised by the city of Monschau. It is recommended to start in Höfen at the nature park gate. However, you …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

B

16.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

2.04 km

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

3.11 km

2.07 km

152 m

< 100 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation

Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Thursday 8 January

4°C

-2°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Loading

Nearby routes

Moderate

4.8

6,349

Struffeltroute

02:46h

9.89km

180m

Explore
RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
Download the app
Follow Us on Socials

© komoot GmbH

Privacy Policy