Hiking tips for short hikes
Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz

Short hikes in the Eifel

Tips for short hikes

Even though the days are getting shorter, the Eifel region continues to invite visitors to take short breaks in nature. Short hikes are now ideal for getting some fresh air, clearing your head and enjoying the special atmosphere of the autumnal and winter landscape.

Whether through quiet forests, along small streams or across wide meadows with views of rolling hills – short circular walks are a relaxing way to discover the diversity of the Eifel. The rustling of the leaves, the scent of damp moss and the clear, cool air make every tour a special experience of nature.

Short hikes invite you to consciously experience the nature of the Eifel – without long distances, but with many impressions. This is a wonderful way to combine exercise and relaxation – perfect for short breaks in everyday life.

Discover the Eifel on short hikes

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A long wooden walkway with a walk-through tunnel of tree trunks in the middle of a forest — Copyright: Nationalpark Eifel, Dominik Ketz

1.5 km 0:30 h Easy

The “Wilde Weg” is a 1.5 kilometre-long nature discovery path in the Eifel National Park.

A sign with the inscription 'Große Burgrunde' on a tree trunk, with a knight and an arrow pointing upwards. — Copyright: TI Hocheifel-Nürburgring,D.Ketz

2.0 km 0:50 h Easy

The path is a beautiful walk around the castle ruins of Nürburg. Past the Burgweiherhütte with the Burgweiher. Fantastic views.

Historic town gate in Dudeldorf with adjoining houses and street sign. — Copyright: Tourist-Information Bitburger Land_M. Mayer

2.6 km 0:41 h Easy

The approximately 3 km long circular route through the historic village center of Dudeldorf.

Behind a flowering meadow, the reservoir and the surrounding area in the sunshine — Copyright: Tourist-Info Islek

1.4 km 0:25 h Easy

1.4 km long circular hiking trail around the reservoir in the Irsen valley nature reserve

Three women look at a map on a bench in a rural landscape. — Copyright: Kappest/REMET

3.2 km 1:15 h Easy

Langscheid Juniper View Short Quality Walking Trail

Short descent to the climbing rocks — Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH Tobias Volmer

1.9 km 0:45 h Easy

Discover the landscape of the red sandstone cliffs near Nideggen on the Effels circular hiking trail, LENI red. The hike is particularly suitable for families with children.

8.7 km 2:30 h Easy

The new Kaiser-Karl-Weg - sections of 4 to 8.6 km partly barrier-free, adventure loop for families with children Starting point: hiking parking lot Konzen, church