Oberer Steg Shelter – Perlenbach Valley loop from Gut Heistert

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Oberer Steg Shelter – Perlenbach Valley loop from Gut Heistert

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Oberer Steg Shelter – Perlenbach Valley loop from Gut Heistert

01:16

4.50km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Parc naturel des Hautes-Fagnes – Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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75 m

Narzissen Route Trailhead (Perlenbach and Fuhrtbach Valley)

Highlight • Trail

127 m

Gut Heistert

Highlight • Rest Area

You could start the tour here. However, there are only a very small number of parking options. When the weather is nice, you can go away empty-handed.

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1.03 km

Oberer Steg Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Clean rest area, very close to the Perlenbach. A junction from which various hiking trails/paths branch off.

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1.27 km

The Jägersief

Highlight • River

The Jägersief is a narrow, quiet stream in the Eifel, on the Belgian-German border. Hiking trails cross the Jägersief with or without a small bridge. The stream, together with other …

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1.57 km

Perlenbach Valley

Highlight • Gorge

The Perlenbach or the Perlenbachtal is a beautiful hiking area in every season. You have the choice, either in the direction of Schwalm (Belgian military area) or in Rchtg. Perlenbachtalsperre. …

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2.17 km

Daffodil slope at the Bieley

Highlight • Natural Monument

This forest path leads towards the Bieley lookout point. After just a few meters, wonderful views of the valley towards Perlenbach open up on the right.

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2.25 km

Bieley Rock — View over the Perlenbach Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The most beautiful viewpoint in the Eierbachtal, especially in the direction of Schwalm. No other place on the Eierbach offers this uniquely wonderful panoramic view. Ideal for a souvenir photo. …

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3.24 km

Wild Daffodil Meadow and Gnarled Tree, Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Highlight • Natural

4.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.02 km

1.12 km

353 m

Surfaces

1.61 km

1.17 km

1.09 km

589 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

14°C

7°C

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Comments

December 16, 2022,🇩🇪🇧🇪"Winterzauber aus Eis und Schnee"; Oberes Perlenbachtal ab Gut Heistert 👌

The Perlenbachtal near Kalterherberg is one of the most valuable nature reserves in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Numerous hiking trails lead, for example, from Wahlerscheid, from the Höfen National Park gate or from the former Höfen mill into the valley landscapes of the Upper and Lower Perlenbach. A diverse, interesting valley landscape awaits the hiker at any time of the year. At …

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