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View of the Eifel Hills – Kottenborner Chapel loop from Wershofen

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View of the Eifel Hills – Kottenborner Chapel loop from Wershofen

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View of the Eifel Hills – Kottenborner Chapel loop from Wershofen

03:53

13.4km

350m

Hiking

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: June 18, 2026

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Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

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1.64 km

Ruins of the Dreisbacher Mill

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However, the mill on the Dreisbach and therefore named after him is now only a ruin in the landscape. Using the power of moving water to drive a mill wheel …

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4.88 km

Wildcat Gorge in the Primeval Forest Project

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Nice varied walk where a small part was a bit difficult due to fallen trees.

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6.09 km

View of the Eifel Hills

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A beautiful view and a great path ;)

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6.64 km

Kottenborner Chapel

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Just take a break on the benches and let your gaze wander: the Eifel is at your feet! A short stop in the chapel, which is always open, makes the whole thing a special experience.

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6.91 km

Bench with panoramic view of Hohe Acht and Nürburg

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A real gem in the Eifel. Films could have been made here.

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7.08 km

Bench With a View of the Eifel Hills

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Just take a seat and enjoy the wonderful view.

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12.2 km

Bench With a View of the Eifel

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13.0 km

View of Wershofen and the Eifel landscape

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From the waterfall path there is a wonderful view over Wershofen and the beautiful landscape of the Eifel.

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

922 m

854 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.39 km

3.65 km

3.56 km

1.26 km

506 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Comments

May 29, 2023,Waldretter-Trail

The forest rescuer trail leads through the beautiful forests of the Eifel. The approx. 14 km long circular hiking trail starts and ends at Wohlleben's forest academy in Wershofen and is well signposted. During the tour, which lasts about four hours, you will hike through five sub-areas of the jungle project and will find signs here and there introducing some …

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March 2, 2023,"Waldretter-Trail" bei Wershofen

Wershofen with its well-known airfield is located high up on meadow-covered heights in the Eifel. The foresight in all directions is enormous. So this altitude is always a good destination on sunny days. And in winter, even the lower-lying forest paths are sunlit due to the lack of foliage.

So today: The "Forest Rescuer Trail" around Wershofen.

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July 29, 2023,Waldretter-Trail

Since it had rained a lot, we decided to do the forest rescuer trail today.

He ran a lot on wide forest paths and started right in town. There were a few chapels to visit and the heights with views up to the Hohe Acht were also worth seeing. We found a painted stone at our rest area in the …

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February 23, 2023,"Waldretter-Trail" bei Wershofen

Today, on a typical February day, we were out and about on the "Forest Rescuer Trail" near Wershofen. Our start and finish was right at Peter Wohlleben's "Forest Academy", who also organized this round.
The positive first: the tour offers a lot for the eye and all of the types of landscape typical of the North Eifel: plateaus with sensational …

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November 28, 2021,Wolfstour Wershofen

A beautiful, varied route that is also easy to walk with the dog. There are both field and forest passages with access to running water.

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May 12, 2024,Waldretter Trail 🥾☀️👍

Today we went to Wershofen. Inspired by a video from the "Waldakademie Wohlleben" we hiked the Waldretter Trail today. In my opinion, one of the most beautiful hikes we did in the Eifel. Wonderful hiking trails, great forest trails and wonderful views of the Eifel. 👍😍

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January 4, 2026,Waldretter-Trail

A truly wonderful hike around Wershofen.

With some elevation gain and a few little highlights.

A must-visit is the Café Blattwerk.

With vegan dishes and cakes 🥧

We experienced it today as a winter hike.

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July 15, 2024,Waldretter-Trail bei Wershofen

Now that the days are long, I allow myself to travel further. Today, for example, to Wershofen, more than an hour from Cologne. But I really like the area. The other day, while planning, I discovered a circular hiking trail, Wohlleben's Forest Rescue Trail. I walked it today.
The Komoot version shows several off-grid sections, which made me skeptical. In …

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View of the Eifel Hills – Kottenborner Chapel loop from Wershofen

Ruins of the Dreisbacher Mill

Wildcat Gorge in the Primeval Forest Project

View of the Eifel Hills

Kottenborner Chapel

Bench with panoramic view of Hohe Acht and Nürburg

Bench With a View of the Eifel Hills

Bench With a View of the Eifel

View of Wershofen and the Eifel landscape

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