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Eifel Tourismus planned a hike
March 4, 2026
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Eifel Tourismus and Städteregion Aachen planned a hike
December 13, 2025
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November 5, 2021
Where rock and water accompany you – that's the motto of the Eifelsteig. Between Aachen and Trier, you'll hike through a wonderfully diverse landscape – from the raised bog of the High Fens to the Volcanic Eifel and the Southern Eifel, characterized by its red sandstone.
The hike takes you through beautiful
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Eifel Tourismus and others planned a hike
December 4, 2025
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December 15, 2020
Today is your last day on the Eifelsteig and you shouldn't find it difficult to enjoy it to the fullest once again. Today the long-distance hiking trail shows everything it has to offer. It begins with gentle ups and downs through the Kyll valley, you pass the Ramstein Castle and the picturesque Butzerbach
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Eifel Tourismus and others planned a hike
December 4, 2025
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December 15, 2020
ATTENTION: Due to the flood events in summer 2021, the stage is currently only accessible as far as the Deimlinger Mühle and ends around five kilometers before the actual stage destination. From there there are train connections to the stage destination.
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The penultimate day will be crisp again; it
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Eifel Tourismus and others planned a hike
December 4, 2025
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December 15, 2020
You are now in the Salmtal and follow the Salm river through an idyllic landscape on a winding path without much incline. Historic mills greet you at the edge of the path, you continue on lonely to the outskirts of Landscheid, and then dive straight back into the Salmtal. The river leads you to the village
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Eifel Tourismus and others planned a hike
December 4, 2025
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December 15, 2020
Just like yesterday, it continues today: quiet, lonely, through untouched nature. You hike on narrow paths through the forest, the slopes of the Liesertal become narrower and narrower. On the way there are some shelters that invite you to take a break. Here you can let the silence affect you again.
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Eifel Tourismus and others planned a hike
December 4, 2025
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December 15, 2020
From Daun today it goes first to the Liesertal and further up to the Gemündener Maar, the first of three maars that you will encounter on the Eifelsteig. It goes up to the Mäuseberg and the Dronketurm. From here you can already see the next maar.
The Totenmaar, actually called Weinfelder Maar, you will
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Eifel Tourismus and others planned a hike
December 4, 2025
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March 1, 2021
Before setting off, you can fill your water bottle with mineral water at the Gerolstein Helenenquelle spring. The water comes from deep within the Eifel region, and the carbonation is natural and hasn't been added. Afterward, the trail immediately climbs uphill to the Löwenburg ruins. From here, you
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Eifel Tourismus and others planned a hike
December 4, 2025
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December 15, 2020
On the way out of the crime town of Hillesheim, you immediately hike to the remains of the historic city wall. A short visit here is worthwhile, if only for the great panoramic view. You then continue to the lakes, limestone cliffs and the Hillesheim stream in the Bolsdorf valley - pure nature.
You then
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Eifel Tourismus and others planned a hike
December 4, 2025
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March 1, 2021
You start your hike at the impressive Redeemer Chapel in Mirbach. It is worth taking a look inside and marveling at the golden mosaic. The hike continues on pleasant paths through green forests and meadows. You will soon catch your first glimpse of the volcanic landscape of the Eifel. On your way you
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Eifel Tourismus and others planned a hike
December 4, 2025
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March 1, 2021
From Blankenheim, you hike up and down through the wooded region and follow the historic "Bread Path". There is a rustic shelter here for a quiet break. Immediately after that, the forest path leads slightly downhill into the Schaafbachtal near Ripsdorf. Past the church, you cross an agricultural region
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Eifel Tourismus and others planned a hike
December 4, 2025
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December 15, 2020
Today you'll be hiking in the footsteps of the Romans. Before you meet them, however, you'll cross the Gillesbach and hike along the western flank of the Königsberg with the towers of Steinfeld Monastery visible from afar in your field of vision. After a leisurely hike in the dense forest, you'll come
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Eifel Tourismus and others planned a hike
December 4, 2025
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December 15, 2020
For about a third of today's hike, you'll be walking through the Olef valley. Steadily climbing, you'll hike to Kuckucksley, where you can take a break at the shelter there and enjoy the beautiful view over the wide Oleftal valley. Then you'll go down to the small village of Olef. The second third of
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Eifel Tourismus and others planned a hike
December 4, 2025
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December 15, 2020
On the fourth stage, interesting history, places worth seeing and picturesque nature await you - not to forget the fascinating views of the Eifel lakes. You hike across the Obersee into the Eifel National Park.
This is where the Urft and Rur meet and you follow the shore over hill and dale to the lake
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Eifel Tourismus and others planned a hike
December 2, 2025
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December 15, 2020
Today you hike out of Monschau into the Rur valley. After a decent climb, you circle the town you just left behind in a wide arc, always looking at the roofs of the town. Narrow paths lead you through the Perlenbach valley. Hiking along the eastern bank of the Perlenbach valley spur, you will soon catch
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May 4, 2021
The landscape around Gerolstein is known for its impressive dolomite cliffs. On this hike, you'll explore the region's geology and discover an impressive cave. It's worth packing a flashlight or headlamp for this. The route is complemented by magnificent views of the Eifel region.
From Gerolstein train
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