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Vacation with a dog in the Eifel
Be free. Together. Outdoors.
When everyday life is behind you and the leash dangles loosely in your hand, a vacation begins that is not only good for you. The Eifel is a natural area where dogs can also breathe a sigh of relief: wide meadows, shady forests, cool streams - a real refuge for two- and four-legged friends. Away from hectic roads and far from the noise, a quiet freedom unfolds that invites you to explore.
Whether on a morning field walk in the early morning mist or on an extended hike along historic castle ruins - in the Eifel, being out and about with your dog is not only allowed, but welcome. Those who love water will find their own dog areas at lakes such as the Freilinger See or the Eschauel bathing beach - perfect for splashing around and romping.
Of course, consideration is part of this freedom: dogs must be kept on a lead in the protected areas of the national park and in nature reserves - to protect the wild inhabitants that live there. But even here, encounters with nature and history are possible: gentle, mindful, impressive.
Good to know: Numerous hosts in the Eifel are prepared for four-legged guests.
Impressions
Hiking with a dog on the Eifelsteig
On the road together
Hike close to nature, stage by stage - without heavy luggage and with your dog by your side. On the varied Eifelsteig stages and partner trails of the Eifelsteig, a relaxed circular tour through pristine landscapes, past streams, forests and wide views awaits you. Overnight stays are in dog-friendly accommodation - luggage transport is organized. This leaves more time for the essentials: being out and about together.
Popular hiking trails with dogs
Hiking trails where your dog can refresh himself by the water are particularly popular. Here we show you a small selection of walks - most of them run along small streams, on natural paths and have shady sections.
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Hiking
Audio tour "Grüne Hölle" (Green Hell)
BollendorfOpen at all times
Distance:7.0 km
Duration:4:30 h
Difficulty:Medium
Marco Neises, a native of Bollendorf and creator of ingenious "Lauschtour" (audio tours), is out and about with people from the village. At 10 listening stations in the Bollendorf forest, they tell their stories about the rocks, animals, history and viewpoints. Paul Colljung reveals smuggling stories, the family doctor gives tips and hiking guide Manfred Schmidt warns of a 300-year-old herb witch...You can download the "Grüne Hölle Bollendorf" audio tour to your smartphone free of charge via the app.
Hiking
Eifel Dream (“Eifeltraum”) Short Quality Walking Trail
MayenDistance:5.3 km
Duration:1:45 h
Difficulty:Easy
The Eifel Dream Short Quality Walking Trail runs around Mayen-Kürrenberg for at least five kilometres.
Hiking
Gerolsteiner Felsenpfad
GerolsteinDistance:8.9 km
Duration:2:45 h
Difficulty:Medium
You don’t always get the chance to walk along a chalk reef.
Hiking
Lieserpfad Etappe 1
BoxbergDistance:15.4 km
Duration:4:10 h
Difficulty:Easy
Lieserpfad stage 1 starts at the source of the Lieser and takes hikers from Boxberg to Daun
Hiking
Lieserpfad Etappe 2
DaunDistance:18.3 km
Duration:5:10 h
Difficulty:Medium
The Lieserpfad hiking trail stage 2 leads from Daun to Manderscheid
Hiking
Lieserpfad Etappe 3
ManderscheidDistance:23.2 km
Duration:7:00 h
Difficulty:Difficult
The hike on the 3rd stage of the Lieser Trail leads from Manderscheid to Wittlich through the Lieser valley
Hiking
Lieserpfad Etappe 4
WittlichDistance:18.1 km
Duration:4:50 h
Difficulty:Easy
The hike on Lieserpfad stage 4 leads from Wittlich through the Eifel to the Moselle in Lieser
Hiking
Nat'Our Route 5 - Vianden-Falkenstein
Distance:12.3 km
Duration:4:30 h
Difficulty:Difficult
Nat'Our Route 5 - Vianden-Falkenstein
Hiking
Rieden Lake View Short Quality Walking Trail
RiedenDistance:5.0 km
Duration:1:45 h
Difficulty:Easy
Rieden Lake View Short Quality Walking Trail
Hiking
Struffeltroute
RoetgenDistance:9.7 km
Duration:3:00 h
Difficulty:Easy
At over 450 m, the treeless Struffeltkopf rises up between Rott and Roetgen
Excursion tips with a dog
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Castle Satzvey
MechernichWelcome to "Burg Satzvey", one of the most beautiful water castles in the Rhineland region.
Castles of Manderscheid
ManderscheidOpen today
The 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.
Eifel National Park
Maars of the Eifel
temporarily CLOSED: Kronenburger See lake
DahlemOpen today
closed due to less water while working on the technical machineryThe Kronenburger See lake offers facilities for sailors, surfers, anglers and swimmers. Special attraction for young visitors: the first water rope garden in Germany.
Wallender Born
WallenbornOpen today
A seemingly peaceful fountain awakens, begins to bubbling. Suddenly, a fountain of 9 ° C of cold water shoots into the sky, for six minutes it bubbles up. The haunted by, the "Brubbel" like the locals call their phenomenon affectionate, is just as flashy.
