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The Eifel - low mountain range with character
Vastness, tranquillity and nature - a landscape for explorers
There is plenty of space in the Eifel, in the very west of Germany. 5,300 square kilometers, where meadows and fields alternate with forests and water, rocks and plateaus. The Eifel is twice the size of Saarland and with just under one million inhabitants, the population is roughly the same as in the neighboring federal state. So there is plenty of space for people, animals and nature.
The highest mountain in the Eifel is the Hohe Acht, which rises 746.9 meters above sea level. Nothing alpine, but still a solid low mountain range.
Elements shape the landscape
Fire, water, air and earth - hardly any other region in Germany is as shaped by the elements as the Eifel low mountain range. The landscape reflects the geological development of millions of years in fast motion: valleys criss-crossed by rivers, extinct volcanic cones, boggy dry maars, bizarre rock formations and stacked mountain ranges. A landscape that seems to be constantly changing - a region that enjoys special protection through the creation of the Eifel National Park, UNESCO Global Geopark and nature parks.
Room to breathe - and to discover
In the middle of Western Europe, the Eifel exudes peace and serenity . Despite its fiery and explosive past. Perhaps precisely because of this. The Eifel offers open spaces, clear air to breathe. It offers the new and the familiar. Space to reflect or to happily go on a voyage of discovery. Here, fox and hare can say goodnight to each other. This is exactly what people who have come to know and love the Eifel love.
Try it out
Just as the elements took their time to shape the landscape, take your time too. Get involved with the Eifel and discover it at your own pace - it's worth it.
Castles and palaces
Eifel with children
FAQs about the Eifel
The Eifel is a low mountain range in the far west of Germany, bordering Belgium and Luxembourg. The Eifel is located between Aachen, Cologne, Koblenz and Trier.
Our Eifel map gives you a good overview.
The Eifel stretches across the federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate.
The highest mountain in the Eifel is the Hohe Acht at almost 747 meters above sea level.
Of course, this is a matter of taste.... There are different landscapes in the Eifel: from the national park in the north to the volcanic landscape and the rocky landscape in the south. In between, there are many opportunities for hiking, cycling and experiencing nature. There are also historic town centers with half-timbered idylls and castles. Take a look at our top 15 excursion tips - you're sure to get an impression of what there is to see in the Eifel. Where do you find it most beautiful?
Historic town centers with half-timbered houses such as Monschau, Bad Münstereifel, Blankenheim or Monreal are particularly popular. The quaint alleyways in Nideggen, Stolberg, Heimbach or Kronenburg are also worth a visit - here are tips for excursions to the most beautiful little towns in the Eifel.