Wilderness Trail

Treat yourself to four-day break. The Wilderness Trail takes you in four clear stages across the National Park. Recharge your batteries amongst beautiful and wild scenery. 

Take a leisurely hike through blooming meadows of narcissuses and mysterious pine forest, along rivers and lakes, and allow the vast grasslands and the rustling leaves of the forest to inspire you.

Your first overnight stay is spent in the idyllic village of Einruhr. Visit the hiker´s resting station at the National Park information point of recover from your hike by the crackling log fire or refresh yourself with the cool spring water. 

Marvel during the second stage at the Urftsee walled dam, the oldest and largest walled dam in the region. Afterwards you will have the chance to discover the history of charming Vogelsang. The third stage leads you through the Kermeter forest with the largest beech wood stock in the National Park. 

Take a break in the Mariawald Trappist monastery and taste their famous pea soup, so you are strengthened for the last few meters. Throught the gnarled oak forest of Hetzingen to the fourth stage which leads to the National Park´s Zerkall Information Point.

From there you can easily take the Rurtal Valley train to Heimbach will bring you back to your starting point at Monschau-Höfen. 

Curious? The calm and the openness of the national park is just waiting for you. We are happy to take over the organization for your hiking tour.