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Wanderreise 24: Eifelsteig auf kurzen Etappen Manderscheid - Trier
7 Tageab 609.00 €
✔Distance hike ✔Short stages ✔7 days ✔approx. 75 km ✔Manderscheid - Trier
Hiking on the Eifelsteig in shortened stages from Manderscheid to Trier
From the famous Manderscheid castles to the Moselle metropolis of Trier, which shines with its ancient sites - that's a total of 75 kilometers of hiking bliss on the Eifelsteig trail through the southern Eifel. Five stages of between ten and twenty kilometers in length make it easy to move through the dense forests and rocky stream valleys of this historic landscape.
Especially at the beginning, along the Lieser from Manderscheid to Himmerod Monastery, there are spectacular sections. It is no coincidence that the Lieser Trail, which follows the Eifelsteig, is considered one of the most beautiful hiking routes in Europe. Himmerod Abbey, situated in a secluded location in the Salmtal valley, is the oldest Cistercian abbey, founded by Bernard of Clairvaux himself. Here you are surrounded by the peace and serenity of earlier times. Further south, always towards the Moselle, you reach the Meulenwald forest. Bruch Castle, the legendary Genoveva Cave in the bizarre red sandstone and villages nestled in deep valleys such as Kordel alternate in the south of the Eifel with wide heights, for example near Zemmer. Time to take a deep breath.
Finally, you reach your destination in Trier, Germany's oldest city. The Romans founded it in a sweeping section of the Moselle valley, flanked by red, towering cliffs. If you fancy some hands-on history, you can experience a guided tour of the city here.
Comfort is part of the hiking tour, for example you don't have to carry your own luggage and your hosts will provide you with lovingly prepared packed lunches along the way.
Impressionen
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Reiseverlauf
Complete route: Manderscheid - Trier
- approx. 75 km in total
Day 1: Arrival in Manderscheid
- Overnight stay in Manderscheid
Our tip: start your trip with a beginner's course on the Burgenklettersteig via ferrata:
Copyright: GesundLand Vulkaneifel/phormat.de Via Ferrata around the castles
ManderscheidHeute geöffnetBest non-alpine via ferrata in Germany!
Day 2: Manderscheid - Himmerod Monastery (approx. 18.5 km)
- Hike on the Eifelsteig stage 12 from Manderscheid to Himmerod Monastery | approx. 18.2 km
- Transfer to the hotel
Copyright: Dominik Ketz Castles of Manderscheid
ManderscheidHeute geöffnetThe spa town of Manderscheid is most famous for two medieval castle ruins that stand directly opposite each other on steep mountain spurs not far from the town's alleyways. The massive complexes are separated only by the little Lieser river and a meadow, which in summer becomes a perfect place for a breather while hiking the Eifelsteig trail or for a family picnic with children. On a weekend in August, however, the castles and the meadow are ideal settings for a spectacular festival with quaint crafts, jugglers, jousting tournaments and minstrel singing. In Advent, the Manderscheid Castle Christmas lends the town a special magic. The freely accessible upper castle with its five-storey keep still looks martial today. The lower castle can be explored on guided tours - even at night - or on your own; it only remains closed in bad weather.
Copyright: GesundLand Vulkaneifel GmbH Himmerod Abbey
GroßlittgenHeute geöffnetPass through the gateway to the centuries-old Himmerod Abbey and discover a time that seems long forgotten. The thick walls and small monastery farms of the Cistercian Abbey in the Salm Valley give you contemplative moments in the middle of the GesundLand Vulkaneifel.
Day 3: Himmerod Monastery - Niederkail/Bruch (15.5 km or 20 km)
- Hike on Eifelsteig stage 13 from Himmerod Monastery to Niederkail/Bruch | approx. 15.5 km or 20 km
- Overnight stay in Niederkail or Bruch
Copyright: GesundLand Vulkaneifel GmbH Himmerod Abbey
GroßlittgenHeute geöffnetPass through the gateway to the centuries-old Himmerod Abbey and discover a time that seems long forgotten. The thick walls and small monastery farms of the Cistercian Abbey in the Salm Valley give you contemplative moments in the middle of the GesundLand Vulkaneifel.
Day 4: Bruch - Zemmer (approx. 13.4 km)
- Hike on the Eifelsteig stage 14 from Bruch to Zemmer | approx. 13.4 km
- Transfer to accommodation
Copyright: Tourist-Information Wittlich Stadt und Land Burg Bruch
BruchHeute geöffnetThe castle Bruch is a romantic, closed castle complex and was originally the seat of the lords of Bruch.
Day 5: Zemmer - Daufenbach (approx. 10 km)
- Transfer to the start of the hike
- Hike on the Eifelsteig stage 14 from Zemmer to Daufenbach | approx. 10 km
- Train journey to Trier and overnight stay
Copyright: Eifel Touristik Dominik Ketz Observation tower Zemmer-Rodt
ZemmerHeute geöffnetThe Fidei look-out is located in Rodt near the sports field. Located at 395 meters above sea level, it offers visitors a view of the top platform across the Eifel, Mosel, Hunsrück to neighboring Luxembourg. The wooden tower is about 20 meters high and offers a magnificent view.Various Nordic Walking tours start at the tower.
Day 6: Kordel - Trier (approx. 17 km)
- Train journey to Kordel
- Hike on the Eifelsteig stage 15 from Kordel to Trier | approx. 17 km
- Overnight stay in Trier
Copyright: Deutsch-Luxemburgische Tourist-Information Pützlöcher – Roman Quarry
KordelHeute geöffnetThe Roman mine is one of the largest and oldest Roman mines in Germany.
Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, D. Ketz Genoveva cave
KordelHeute geöffnetThe Genovevahöhle ( cave) is located south of Kordel in the beautiful Kyll Valley.
Copyright: Deutsch-Luxemburgische Tourist-Information Cave Klausen
KordelHeute geöffnetVisit the Klausenhöhle ( cave) on the Premium hiking trail ``Römerpfad`` and let the past come back to life. According to legends, a hermit lived in the cave in the 18th century.
Day 7: Departure
- The hiking tour on the Eifelsteig ends after breakfast
Our tip: round off your hiking tour with a guided tour of the imperial city of Trier. We will be happy to reserve discounted tickets for you to take part in a public guided tour on request.
Copyright: GDKE – Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier, Th. Zühmer Porta Nigra
The Porta Nigra is the best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, and is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list.
Weitere Infos
- 6 x overnight stays/breakfast in hotels and guesthouses
- Guest transfers to the start of the stage
- Packed lunch per hiking day
- Luggage transfer from accommodation to accommodation
- Tour description: "Eifelsteig" hiking guide book
- On request: return transfer by cab
The combination of travel services offered to you is a package tour within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
You can therefore make use of all EU rights that apply to package tours. Information on your main rights under Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
- from € 609.00 per person in a double room
- Single room surcharge from €150.00 (+surcharge for luggage transfer for only one participant)
- plus guest contribution / tourist tax (payment on site)
- optionally bookable: Cab return transfer; guided city tour in Trier
- 10/1/24 bis 12/31/25
Eifel Tourismus GmbH
Kalvarienbergstraße 1
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