Hiking trails in the Eifel

Biersdorf - Hermesdorf - Wiersdorf

Manderscheid - Meerfeld - Manderscheid

In the winter of 1944/45, the Second World War raged in the area around Schmidt. Acts of violence and cruelty brought endless suffering to soldiers and civilians. When the killing came to an end in February 1945, what remained were ... Shattered forests, devastated settlements, war scrap and corpses. The seemingly apocalyptic scale of the destruction is no longer really imaginable today. And yet fragments of the horror remain, be it gloomy bunkers or gradually fading traces of deadly battles. Remnants of war material still come to light or skeletal remains of dead soldiers are recovered. Memorials and crosses try to keep the memory of unspeakable suffering alive so that future generations can learn their lessons from a time of terror and violence. With the "Way of the Cross of Peace", the parish of St. Hubertus would like to remind us how fragile peace and freedom are. May the insight mature that readiness for reconciliation is the only right path to lasting peace; at all times and everywhere in the world. (TEXT: Bert van London,Konrad Schöller)

Discover the scenic diversity of the Vulkaneifel on the HeimatSpur Ulmener Acht, a tour that takes you through forests, meadows and historic mills.

Start is at the sports field in Udelfangen. From there it goes in the direction of Kersch, along the Katzbach, past former quarries, through an untouched forest piece. The tour passes through the small village of Kerscherbach. The path leads to Trierweiler via meadows and paddocks. Over the highest peak "the Mohrenkopf" the way goes through a quiet forest back to Udelfangen.

This barrier-free circular trail offers a relaxing walk through the picturesque nature of the Eifel. Surrounded by the natural charm of the Jungferweiher pond, it invites you to linger and relax.

R Ni4 - From Aare trail 9.5 km - difficult

Circular trail - 10.2 km - from the "Höfener Mühle" hiking parking lot

The Buntsandstein route is a partner trail of the Eifelsteig and also a feeder trail. It offers the same high quality and attractiveness, meets the criteria of the German Hiking Association and shows the scenic diversity of the Eifel over a short distance - close to nature, with great views and almost no asphalt.

The tour begins and returns at the parish church St-Luzia of the 16th century . Through the town, along typical Eifel-houses, the route leads over the famous ``Jakobsweg`` to Messenberg. Whilst ascending, the view of the historic town of Welschbillig and Möhn can be seen. During the trail the "Jakobshut" offers shelter and resting possibilities. After the village of Träg, the path runs through a remote and romantic forest. Once the forest divides, glimpses of other villages can be seen. On the way back to the starting point, you will walk past contemporary witnesses from the past such as the Roman Langmauer.