✔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.
Our tip: start your trip with a beginner's course on the Burgenklettersteig via ferrata:
Best non-alpine via ferrata in Germany!
The 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.
Pass 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.
Pass 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.
The castle Bruch is a romantic, closed castle complex and was originally the seat of the lords of Bruch.
The 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.
The Roman mine is one of the largest and oldest Roman mines in Germany.
The Genovevahöhle ( cave) is located south of Kordel in the beautiful Kyll Valley.
Visit 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.
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.
The Porta Nigra is the best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, and is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list.
The combination of travel services offered to you is a package tour within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
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