Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Nationalpark Eifel

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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944 m

Urft Riverside Trail

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Hiking tip: From the former NS Ordensburg Vogelsang down to the Victor Neels bridge and then the Urft along to Gemünd. Then it's easy to get back on the cheap hiking bus (stop "Kirche Gemünd") to the parking lot Vogelsand.

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3.62 km

Large Slate Rock in Eifel National Park

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3.63 km

View of the River in Nationalpark Eifel

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4.47 km

Rocky Cliffside in Eifel National Park

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5.01 km

View of the Urftsee and Ordensburg Vogelsang

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The Urttalsperre is the oldest dam in the Eifel and a popular destination. The dam wall was the largest structure in Europe at the time, has a length of 266 …

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5.08 km

Victor-Neels Bridge

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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.

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5.13 km

Vogelsang Suspension Bridge

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A fantastic suspension bridge over the Urft River, which is truly swingable. Great view from here!

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7.37 km

View of the Urft Reservoir

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Beautiful is our national park 🦌🚴♂️👍🏻

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10.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.50 km

641 m

Surfaces

9.09 km

791 m

260 m

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Urft Riverside Trail

Large Slate Rock in Eifel National Park

View of the River in Nationalpark Eifel

Rocky Cliffside in Eifel National Park

View of the Urftsee and Ordensburg Vogelsang

Victor-Neels Bridge

Vogelsang Suspension Bridge

View of the Urft Reservoir

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