Day trip from the wild Kermeter in the Eifel National Park down the many steps into the cool interior of the Urft dam and by boat to Einruhr (the outward and return journey is by public transport).

The guided hike leads through the "Wild Kermeter" in the middle of the Eifel National Park down to the Urft Dam, an architectural monument from 1905, at the time the largest dam in Europe. Built for flood protection, to supply water to industry on the Rur and to generate energy, today it is also a drinking water reservoir and valuable habitat in the middle of the Eifel National Park. After a visit to the cool interior of the dam wall with its many steps, we stop for lunch. It is possible to stop off at the Urfttalsperre restaurant(https://urftseemauer.de) for a self-paying lunch. The return journey is an almost silent and relaxing boat trip across the Obersee to Einruhr. The many meanders of the Obersee offer wonderful views of the national park and this part of the lake is also known as the "Amazon of the Eifel".
The electric boat takes you to Einruhr via the Rurberg landing stage, from where you return to the bus back to Gemünd after a short rest.

Hike: total length approx. 3.2 km
Elevation gain: approx. 100 m downhill
Difficulty level: easy, not barrier-free, suitable for families
Visit: Warm clothing and sturdy shoes for the many steps.

Time: 9.20-16.20
Cost: €25 adults, €12.50 children
Location: Schleiden, Am Driesch parking lot,
Info phone: 02444. 2011
Email: tourismus@schleiden-eifel.com

Registration required by 25.07.!