The starting point of the Eifelsteig is Kornelimünster, just outside Aachen. From here, the route heads south towards Trier. The first part starts easy and partially runs through the Inde Valley. Besides the beautiful Struffelt Heath, the moorlands, aptly named High Fens, are particularly nice. Monschau is a perfectly preserved medieval half-timbered town. Wander through the alleys in search of the best photo opportunity and take a moment to relax on a cozy terrace by the Rur river before diving back into nature.
Heading towards Einruhr, the route continually ascends and descends. You are rewarded with beautiful vistas over the open landscape. The stretch through the Eifel National Park is pure nature. In the national park, nature is allowed to take its course again. More than 10,000 plant and animal species live here, a few thousand of which are endangered. With a bit of luck, you might even encounter a wildcat at dusk. This feline is also known as the Eifel tiger. In the autumn, you can hear the roaring of the deer.
Apart from forests, you also hike along beautiful rocky paths by the Ober- and Urftsee reservoirs. The huge Vogelsang complex was once a training institute for the Nazis. Besides an exhibition on this dark chapter in German history, there is also an exhibition on the nature of the national park.
Alternatingly, you hike over peaks, high plateaus, and through river valleys. Charming towns, quarries, a Roman aqueduct, and a few monasteries provide variety. From Kalvarienberg, you have a beautiful view over hills covered with juniper bushes and meadows. The Dreimühlen waterfall in the Ahbach Valley is also beautiful.
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