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 30, 2025

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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Parking

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608 m

Balduin Hut

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One of many refuges on the Lieser path and also here with a fantastic view.

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881 m

Viewpoint with a view of Manderscheid castles

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"...The spa town of Manderscheid is primarily famous for its two medieval castle ruins, which stand directly opposite each other on steep mountain spurs not far from the town's narrow …

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2.77 km

Manderscheid Lower Castle

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The Niederburg is next to the Oberburg one of two castle ruins in Manderscheid. It dates from the 12th century and is much better preserved than the upper castle, although …

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5.06 km

Manderscheider Burgweiher

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6.27 km

View of the Manderscheid Castles

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Beautiful castles! The lower castle is big and you can even visit it, but the upper castle is free to enter and you have a wonderful view of the lower castle!

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6.59 km

View of Niederburg Castle

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The Niederburg can be explored with guided tours - even at night - or on your own; it is only closed in bad weather. It was expanded into a magnificent, …

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6.65 km

Summit Cross at Burgen Klettersteig

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Summit cross at the end of stage 3

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6.73 km

View of the Niederburg in Manderscheid

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Nice facility. A paradise for children.

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6.92 km

Manderscheid Upper Castle

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The Upper Castle and the Lower Castle rise up in the Lieser valley near Manderscheid. The Upper Castle was once a state castle of the Archbishops of Trier, while the …

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8.14 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.84 km

1.68 km

1.62 km

910 m

861 m

194 m

Surfaces

2.69 km

2.06 km

1.45 km

745 m

586 m

583 m

Elevation

Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Balduin Hut

Viewpoint with a view of Manderscheid castles

Manderscheid Lower Castle

View of the Manderscheid Castles

View of Niederburg Castle

Summit Cross at Burgen Klettersteig

View of the Niederburg in Manderscheid

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