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

Short hikes in the Eifel

Tips for short hikes

The Eifel is not only an ideal destination for hiking enthusiasts in summer, but also in the cold and rainy season. When the weather isn't playing ball or the days are short, short hikes are the perfect way to explore the picturesque Eifel landscape. With a maximum length of 5 kilometers, these hiking trails are perfect for a leisurely stroll. Whether idyllic forests, picturesque lakes or historical sights - the Eifel's short hiking trails leave no hiking fan unimpressed.

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.

Hocheifel-2022-062-Nürburg — 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

langscheider-juniper view — 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