Copyright: Städteregion Aachen, Dominik Ketz
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Nature experiences in the Eifel - between volcanic fire and wilderness magic
Imagine a place where wild daffodils bathe entire valleys in bright yellow in spring, while arctic plants from the Ice Age still survive in hidden moors. Where the earth once reared up, volcanoes spewed fire, streams and rivers flow lively through valleys and gorges, and reservoirs offer real refuges for animals and people seeking relaxation. Welcome to the Eifel.
The landscape of the Eifel is a living testimony to the elements: Fire, water, earth, air - they have all left their mark here. When you hike, you can feel the echo of the earth's eventful history beneath your feet. At the same time, you are greeted by soothing tranquillity: gently rolling hills, light forests, heaths and meadows, criss-crossed by clear streams.
In the south-west, you will find impressive sandstone rock landscapes and the Bitburger Gutland, an almost Mediterranean-like farmland - fertile, soft and wide. In the middle and east of the Eifel, the volcanoes and maars tell stories from times when the continents were still forming. And in the north, the vastness of the High Fens awaits you, where mist drifts over the moorland and nature reveals itself in all its raw beauty. The Eifel National Park is also located here, home to rare animals such as the wildcat and ancient hornbeam forests - a retreat for many, an adventure area for you.
Take your time, let yourself drift and find your feel-good moment in nature.
Impressions from the Eifel
Eifel National Park
The only national park in North Rhine-Westphalia (federal state in Germany) is located in the Eifel - with its extensive forests and open landscapes, it is a habitat for endangered animal and plant species. And for you? The chance to experience a newly emerging wilderness!
Even more volcanism
Around 45-35 million years ago, the Eifel region cracked and bubbled violently...and then again around a million years ago until just under 13,000 years ago, when the Laacher See volcano erupted. Today, this landscape is a mystical backdrop for hiking, cycling and recharging your batteries. In addition to the well-known maars, you can also experience other volcanic phenomena - such as a cold-water geyser or the only crater lake north of the Alps that is filled with water. Or dive into the lava caves - a unique landscape in the depths.
