✔Distance hike ✔Short stages ✔5 days ✔approx. 57 km ✔Aachen-Kornelimünster to Einruhr
Hiking on the Eifelsteig in shortened stages from Aachen-Kornelimünster to Einruhr
How can you enjoy hiking around 56 kilometers in four days? On the Eifelsteig, of course! The 313-kilometre trail leads from the imperial city of Aachen to the Moselle metropolis of Trier, always along the most beautiful parts of the Eifel. And one of the most enchanting sections entices you right at the start, from Aachen to Einruhr on Lake Rursee. The four stages, each eleven to 17 kilometers long, are pure pleasure hikes!
Kornelimünster welcomes you with its historic charm... a quaint market, small alleyways, the Kunsthaus NRW art museum, which is well worth seeing. Plenty of hospitality sets the mood for the hike to Roetgen. From here, on the edge of the High Fens, the Eifelsteig trail leads you on to the Monschau district of Mützenich. Kaiser Karl's bedstead - as the bizarre quartzite rocks in the middle of the dense fen vegetation are called in the local dialect - is part of a legend whose fairytale magic is told there. Monschau itself is known for its beautiful half-timbered architecture and idyllic location amidst wooded hills. With its traditional houses, narrow alleyways and cozy cafés, themedieval town of Monschauis worth a visit for anyone looking for a picturesque and relaxing atmosphere.
You can reach the forests and gorges of the northern Eifel from the tiny village of Widdau. Your destination is Einruhr am Rursee... here you can let your legs dangle in the water and your soul relax.
Or, because you like it here so much, you can book an extra overnight stay to give yourself over completely to the water sports and recreational opportunities of the Rursee. Perhaps you already felt like extending your vacation before the hike? The old town walk through Aachen with its wonderful cathedral and winding alleyways, which can also be booked, is of course also a perfect introduction to exploring the Eifelsteiger!
All of this is completely relaxed for you, as luggage transfer and packed lunches are included. Just start hiking and enjoy!
Aachen's historic old town invites visitors to take a stroll. Let yourself be guided through narrow alleys and across historic squares through Aachen's almost 2000-year-old history.
Kornelimünster with its churches worth seeing and old town houses, the former monastery and today's museum offers an excellent ambience for strolling. Important art treasures, the "Historical Fair" in June, the Korneli Octave in September and the Christmas market are reasons to visit the pilgrimage site. The pubs in the romantic alleyways attract walkers and stopovers. Kornelimünster is the starting point of the Eifelsteig long-distance hiking trail, which runs 313 km in 15 stages through the Eifel to Trier.
The Dreilägerbach dam, which was built between 1909 and 1911, is located between Roetgen and Rott. An undisturbed hike around the drinking water reservoir is particularly attractive in the southern area. You will find hiking boards and signposted circular hiking trails in the surrounding hiking car parks.
One of the last Highland moors in Europe. One particulary special nature experience are the hiking trails over wooden walkways.
At 658 meters above sea level, the Steling is the highest elevation in the Aachen region. The excellent visibility was the reason why there was even a fire watch tower on the Steling. The view extends in an easterly direction over the Eifel National Park.
Find your favourite mustard among a total of 22 different kinds. Look over the mustard miller´s shoulder during his work.
The historical old town of Monschau at the Rur.
At the National Park Gate in Höfen you will find a Tourist Information Centre, the exhibition on "A blaze of yellow daffodils and changing forests", a digital model of the area and National Park films.
The national park information point in the cozy Heilsteinhaus Einruhr welcomes all guests, who want to find out more about the Eifel National Park region.
Water garden at the Heilsteinhaus in Einruhr.
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 travel. Information on your main rights under Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
Return transfer: The return journey can be made either by public transport or by cab at a fixed price.
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