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Explore and Relax in the Eifel

Idyllic nature and adrenaline on the fast lane

You will be amazed how diverse you can spend your days in the Eifel. Visit one of many TOP-events at the Nürburgring or drive some laps on the Nordschleife (north loop) yourself. Enjoy hikes in the immediate vicinity of our guest houses on the Traumpfade (dream trails) and explore the beautiful, nearly untouched nature. Uncountable castles, fortresses, lakes, maars, historic railway trains and theme parks will leave no room for boredom.

Hike

Millions of years ago the Eifel was covered in hot lava and has since turned into a green and fruitful scenery. Hikes through the Eifel are always fascinating trips into past times. Especially geological formations, crater lakes and pointy mountain tops are witnesses to the original volcanic landscapes.

In the immediate vicinity you will find great hiking trails:

Traumpfad Wanderather Waderrather is a pure enjoyment of nature. Traumpfad Booser A hike like traveling through time into the hot history of volcanos. Traumpfad Bergheidenweg A hiking trail through beautiful mixed woodlands along the Nette. Traumpfad Förstersteig Experience breathtaking panoramic views on this ~15 km hike. Traumpfad Heidehimmel Lucious green fields, fragrant meadows, quiet woodlands and panoramic views. Traumpfad Virne-Burgweg A dream-like Eifel-panorama, beautiful woodlands and meadows and the Virneburg ruins. Traumpfad Vulkanpfad Insights into the history of voncaos and a journey into the ages of the stone-industry. Traumpfad Waldseepfad Rieden Enjoy the panoramic view from the Gänsehalsturm, quiet woods, dreamy valleys and views of the volcanic landscapes. Traumpfad 7-Dörfer Wanderweg The seven disctricts of the municipality Baar near the Hohe Acht and the Nürburgring. Klettersteig Calmont Pure adventures in the steepest vineyards of Europe. Oleftalsperre A true natural experience and a huge dam, unique in Germany. Vulkanpfad Ettringen Grandious views of the volcanos of the East Eifel. Schalkenmehren Maare The Schalkenmeehrener Maar is the biggest of the three Dauner Eifel-eyes. Dreimühlen-Wasserfall This waterfall got declared as a natural landmark because of its uniqueness. Monrealer Ritterschlag Exploring the traces of knights. Manderscheider Burgenweg This hiking trail reached 3rd place in the vote for „Germanys most beautiful hiking trails 2020“ in the category „day hikes“. Burg Eltz Amazing sights on the high plains of the Mosel plateau and quiet meadow landscapes along the bubbly Eltz stream. Pyrmonter Felsensteig Adventurous trails and steep cliffs alternating with long fields and beautiful sceneries. Koberner Burgpfad Dream-like passages through unspoilt woods, boardwalks lead you over bubbly streams. Im Tal der Wilden Endert Voted Germanys most beautiful hiking trail by the hiking magazine „Wandermagazin“ in 2019.

Adventure animal and leisure parks

Phantasialand in Brühl World-wide unique rides. Wildpark Daun From petting zoos, adventure playgrounds, summer bobsleigh tracks and a falconry. Eifel-Zoo With the light railway through the game enclosure. Adler- und Wolfspark Kasselburg In and around a castle ruin from the 12th century you can find the park with big nature-like enclosures and huge aviaries. Dr. Heinrich Menke-Park One of the most well-known natural conservation areas of the Rhineland. Eifelpark More than 50 attractions and over 200 wild game species make the Eifelpark to the iedal for families with children. Wild- und Freizeitpark Klotten Lovingly called „Klotti“, you can find this family park in Klotten/Cochem near the Mosel river. Dschungeldorf You can find the playground and leisure facility in Simmern since 2003. Märchenwald Bad Breisig This educational trail teaches about cultural heritages of literature with creative and playful meassures. Tolli-Park You can find a world of adventures, fun and action on this 30.000 square meter wide areal. Trampolino Andernach Indoor adventure center with child proof attractions and an inviting outdoor area with rollercoasters and more.

Castles

Schloss Bürresheim Eventful. Legendary. Diverse. Burg Satzvey One of the most beautiful water castles of the Rhineland. Genovevaburg One of the landmarks if the city Mayen and in plain view on a clifftop over the market place of the city. Reichsburg Trifels Three fortresses on three hills over the city Annweiler in the Pfalz. Festung Ehrenbreitstein The fortress high above the rivers Rhine and Mosel is magically mesmerizing. Burg Eltz Medieval buildings and nature on the Castle Eltz and the Eltzer Woods. Burg Pyrmont Three great eras of european history can be found in this castle – the Middle Ages, Baroque and Modern Times. Schloss Stolzenfels Magnificent. Enthralling. Mysterious. Die Nürburg With its 678 meters height the Nürburg is the highest castle in Rhineland-Pfalz. Manderscheider Burgen A unique ensemble of nature and culture. Monrealer Burgen The neighboring ruins of the Löwenburg and the Phillipsburg tower high above the idyllic timber framed village Monreal in the Elzbachtal.

Attractions

Erlebnisbad Cochem This waterpark impresses with its different attractions young and old guests. Laacher See Enjoy the quiet and spirituality, art and culture, welcoming monasteries and the beautiful sourroundings. Dauner Maare South of the city Daun you can find the natural conservatory Dauner Maare. Historische Eisenbahn Kempenich-Brohtal More than just a train ride – with the volcano express through the volcanic regions of the Laacher lake. Nette-Bad in Mayen Including an outdoor pool, indoor pool and a Sauna.