At around 11,000 years old, the Ulmener Maar is the youngest Eifel maar.

A hiking trail through the Kneipp spa town of Bad Münstereifel

Cross the wine village Mesenich, along old wine houses and former vineyards. Along a resting area and the "Kreuzweg" (Way of the Cross), past the children´s home to an overlook with views over the bend of the Sauer river. The hiking trail continues via the ancient roman way to the Olken hill („Olkener Berg“) and heads back via the culture path („Kulturweg“) past sculptures, always having a view to the surrounding villages (Luxembourg and Germany) and the Sauer river.

Just a stone's throw from the Eifel National Park, the 9 km hike takes you to special places in the Northern Eifel where you can enjoy special nature experiences during the night.

Castles and castle ruins are very impressive bthere it is the journey,which is very impressive . Coming out of the direction Mayen, you must drive a curvy and steep route until you can see the imposing castle ruin Virneburg.