On the road on shady tours
Copyright: Eifel Tourismus, Dominik Ketz

Shady tours

The Eifel is a true paradise for hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers. Numerous hiking trails lead through the dense forests and offer pleasant temperatures even on hot days. These routes are ideal for short and long hikes in the shade. Picturesque viewpoints and idyllic picnic spots invite you to linger.
The varied landscape with its rolling hills and clear streams makes every hike a special experience.

Shady paths for sunny days

9 results

Two people sitting in front of the Ahr spring in Blankenheim, Eifel. — Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, D. Ketz

15.7 km 5:00 h Medium

Medium-difficulty hike, 15.7 km, from/to Blankenheim. In search of the source of the Ahr - on narrow paths through the cool forests of the northern Eifel and fragrant meadows and extensive pastures.

River with a small waterfall and lush vegetation on the banks. — Copyright: Naturpark Südeifel, R. Clement

17.9 km 5:00 h Medium

Nat'Our Route 2 - Middle Our Valley

ET-2022-091-Heimbach-Eifel-Loop-@Eifel Tourismus GmbH, AR-shapefruitAG — Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, AR-shapefruitAG

5.0 km 2:00 h Easy

A short hike with great panoramic views of the climatic health resort of Heimbach with Hengebach Castle and the hydroelectric power station.

Group of hikers in a wooded, rocky area. — Copyright: Traumpfade

13.6 km 4:45 h Difficult

Circular hike through the idyllic Kellbach valley and along rustic forest paths

A couple walks barefoot through a shallow river, surrounded by green nature. — Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, D. Ketz

17.0 km 4:00 h Medium

The Stausee-Prümtal (reservoir-Prüm valley) route offers everything that makes hikers’ hearts beat faster

Waldretter-Trail_Autumn_HighRes-4 — Copyright: ©Wohlleben_Waldakademie

14.3 km Medium

Waldretter Trail - a great hiking trail for the whole family The 14-kilometer hiking trail leads through the beautiful forests of the Waldakademie in Wershofen.

4.5 km 1:45 h Medium

29 circular hiking trails in the municipality of Simmerath: Hiking trail 15 - Jägersweilerweg Distance: 4.5 km Starting point: National Park information point (Heilsteinhaus), Franz-Becker-Str. 2 in Simmerath-Einruhr

Wooden hut in the forest with blue sky. — Copyright: GesundLand Vulkaneifel GmbH

4.9 km 1:30 h Easy

The Waldwohlfühlweg offers the perfect opportunity to escape the stresses of everyday life and treat yourself to some time out for the soul. Immerse yourself in the soothing atmosphere of nature and feel the intimate connection that can be felt on the three "forest islands".