Circular hike through the Drover Heath - 12 km
Hiking in the middle of a natural refuge - "Drover Heide [52]" hiking day tip
The Drover Heide nature reserve, which covers over 600 hectares, is a very special place in the Eifel. Here you will find open heathland, green meadows as well as wild woodlands and idyllic small bodies of water where primeval crayfish and great crested newts can be found. The heathland is also an important bird sanctuary with a habitat for a magnificent array of birds. From woodlark to meadow pipit to nightjar - more than 130 species feel completely at home and safe here amidst the heather. Get to know these and other special features on the leisurely and scenic circular tour through the Drover Heath.
Good to know: Especially during the heather blossom season in August, the hike is a truly magical experience with violet-colored heather blossoms as far as the eye can see.
The tour at a glance
The tour starts at the Drover Heide parking lot, which is also easily accessible by bus and train. The tour, which is around 12 kilometers long, begins on mostly flat hiking trails through open heathland and then across lush meadows and later through sparse forests. In places, you will also be walking on wooden footbridges that cross small bodies of water and areas worthy of protection.
Tips and tricks:
For a refreshment stop before or after the hike, there are several cozy restaurants and cafés in Drove and the surrounding area.
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