HeimatSpur Rundweg Alte Eiche

The "Alte Eiche" circular route offers a variety of ups and downs. The 8.8 km route offers beautiful views along mostly well-surfaced forest and meadow paths.

Before you set out…

From time to time, sections of trails may need to be temporarily rerouted or closed. Just check www.gesundland-vulkaneifel.de/info/wege-info/.

Starting in the town center, the trail quickly leads through an enchanting deciduous forest. Once you’ve conquered the first few meters of elevation, you’ll be rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view of the natural surroundings. A little further down the valley, a section of the Lieserpfad leads to the Alte Eiche (Old Oak), the tree that gave this loop trail its name. This 25-meter-tall giant, over 460 years old and with a trunk circumference of just under 5 meters, is a natural monument. Back in the refreshingly cool deciduous forest, the trail leads uphill to a wonderful panoramic view. The Struth villages of Kradenbach, Neichen, Beinhausen, and Boxberg—home to the source of the Lieser River—blend seamlessly into the Eifel landscape. With its varied ups and downs, the “HeimatSpur” Alte Eiche loop trail challenges hikers.

The stunning views are what make this HeimatSpur trail so captivating.

Highlights along the way:

• 3.7 km through the Lieser Valley
• 5.2 km: the Old Oak (a 25-meter-tall giant over 460 years old)
• 7.0 km: Panoramic view over the Struth

Insider tip: After 6.8 km, it’s worth taking a detour to St. Hubertus Church in Hilgerath (walking distance approx. 0.25 km).