Wanderreise 23: Eifelsteig in kurzen Etappen Gerolstein - Manderscheid
✔Distance hike ✔Short stages ✔6 days ✔approx. 46.5 km ✔Gerolstein - Manderscheid
Hiking on the Eifelsteig in shortened stages from Gerolstein to Manderscheid
The area between Gerolstein and Manderscheid is the heart of the Eifelsteig and also of the UNESCO Volcanic Eifel Nature and Geopark. Hiking here on four stages, each 10 to 13 kilometers long, opens up a fascinating land richly endowed by Mother Earth. Volcanic cones, cooled lava flows and maars are lined up side by side here.
You start in the fountain town of Gerolstein, fortified with the world-famous mineral water and impressed by the mighty wall of steep dolomite cliffs towering over the town. You are drawn southwards, through dense forest and past a mystical-looking castle ruin on the Nerother Kopf, now home to rare bats. The village of Neroth itself is known today for its excellent gastronomy. In the past, it was known for a special export hit, which has its own museum dedicated to it: mousetraps. Their sale far beyond the Eifel region kept the poor population afloat.
Speaking of water: a few kilometers further on, the water-filled maars near Daun will enchant you as the deep blue "Eyes of the Eifel", as the famous poet Clara Viebig called them. The forest-fringed Gemündener Maar, the mysterious Weinfelder Maar (also known as Totenmaar) and the Schalkenmehrener Maar in its extensive, sun-drenched circle.
The hike takes you further and further south along the River Lieser and the famous Lieser Trail . Along the way, you will feast in the spa and district town of Daun, enjoy a majestic view in the nearby village of Üdersdorf and immerse yourself in a tranquil meadow landscape as far as the castle village of Manderscheid. Nature becomes wilder and wilder, and everyday life falls away from you.
From Manderscheid, with its two medieval castle ruins, you can be taken back to Gerolstein. Your luggage has been safely transported from hotel to hotel for the whole day and you have packed lunches to fortify you. Refreshed in body and soul, you set off on your journey home to.... and return safely to continue exploring the Eifelsteig.
Impressionen
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Reiseverlauf
Complete route: Gerolstein - Manderscheid
- approx. 47 km in total
Day 1: Arrival
- Arrival and overnight stay in Gerolstein
Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz Gerolsteiner Dolomiten
GerolsteinHeute geöffnetThe rocks “Hustley”, “Munterley”, “Drohende Ley”, “Große Kanzel” and “Auberg” shape the cityscape from afar and form Gerolstein’s landmark. The most famous peak of the Gerolstein Dolomites is the "Munterley" - with an altitude of 482 meters.
Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz Helenenquelle im Gerolsteiner Kurpark
GerolsteinHeute geöffnetThe Helenenquelle on the Kyll Cycle Path near Gerolstein Town Hall is a popular resting place for cyclists and hikers. The fresh mineral water comes from a depth of approx. 90 m and can be drunk free of charge from April-October from the brass tap. Here it is worth taking a break and the park is ideal for a small picnic in nature.
Day 2: Gerolstein - Neroth (approx. 13 km)
- Hike on the Eifelsteig stage 10 from Gerolstein to Neroth | approx. 13 km
- Overnight stay in Neroth
Copyright: H. Wallenborn Mausefallenmuseum Neroth
NerothIn this museum the home work, manufacturing and distribution system for iron wire mesh ware from Neroth in the 19th Century is exhibited.
Day 3: Neroth - Daun (approx. 9.5 km)
- Hike on the Eifelsteig stage 10 from Neroth to Daun | approx. 9.5 km
- Overnight stay in Daun
Copyright: GesundLand Vulkaneifel GmbH GesundLand Tourist Information Daun
DaunHeute geöffnetThe GesundLand Tourist Information in Daun is the ideal place for regional information, hiking tips, and event tickets.
Day 4 Daun - Üdersdorf (approx. 13.5 km)
- Hike on the Eifelsteig stage 11 from Daun to Üdersdorf | approx. 13.5 km
- Bus trip to Manderscheid and overnight stay
Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, D. Ketz Weinfelder Maar
DaunHeute geöffnetalso called Totenmaar [maar of the dead] The Weinfelder Maar is considered the "symbol of the Eifel melancholy". Gentle slopes, on which the Eifel gold - popularly known as "Besenginster"grows and shines in early summer, around the mostly turquoise shimmering water.
Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, D. Ketz Schalkenmehrener Maar
SchalkenmehrenHeute geöffnetEspecially if you visit the GesundLand Vulkaneifel in summer, a detour to the Schalkenmehren Maar is a must. Located directly at the village of the same name and opposite the Weinfelder Maar, the Schalkenmehrener Maar is one of the three Dauner Maars and offers a wonderful backdrop for an extended walk or an extensive hike. If you look closely, you can see that the Schalkenmehren Maar was once a double maar, formed by volcanic activity around 20,000 to 30,000 years ago. But the tuffs of the western maar filled up the eastern maar funnel, so that nothing can be seen of the second maar today, except for the fen vegetation that has spread in this area. Take a little discovery tour and observe numerous animal and plant species along the way!
Copyright: Rheinland-Pfalz Tourismus GmbH/ Florian Trykowski Dronketurm
DaunHeute geöffnetClimb the 11m high "Dronketurm" on the Mäuseberg near the "Weinfeld Maar" and enjoy an incredible panoramic view over the GesundLand Vulkaneifel around Daun.
Day 5: Üdersdorf - Manderscheid (approx. 10.5 km)
- Bus trip to Üdersdorf
- Hike on stage 11 from Üdersdorf to Manderscheid | approx. 10.5 km
- Overnight stay in Manderscheid
Copyright: Maarmuseum Manderscheid Eckfelder Maar
EckfeldHeute geöffnetLess of an excursion destination than a spectacular site is the Eckfelder Maar in a side valley of the Lieser about 2 km north of Manderscheid.
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.
Day 6: Departure
- The hiking tour on the Eifelsteig ends after breakfast
- Our tip: round off 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!
Weitere Infos
- 5 x overnight stays/breakfast in hotels and guesthouses
- Packed lunch per hiking day
- Luggage transfer from accommodation to accommodation
- Tour description: "Eifelsteig" hiking guide book
- On request: return transfer to Gerolstein 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 € 449.00 per person in a double room
- Single room surcharge from 120,00€ (+surcharge for luggage transfer for only one participant)
- plus guest contribution / tourist tax (payment on site)
- optionally bookable: Cab return transfer
- Arrival Tuesday to Sunday
- 10/1/24 bis 12/31/25
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