"The castle via ferrata in Manderscheid - let's get this straight from the start - is the best non-alpine via ferrata in Germany!"
(Climbing book author Axel Jentzsch Rabl from Tyrol)
❗ Important note on stage 3: ❗
Please only start the challenging, most difficult stage of the Burgenklettersteig with sufficient arm strength and fitness for at least 1.5 hours!!!
The second stage of the Wildnistrail as a family hiking tour leads from Vogelsang IP to the Urft dam wall for about 7 kilometers through the nature of the Eifel. The hike can easily be combined with a boat trip.
Distance:10.6 km
Duration:3:00 h
Difficulty:Medium
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.