The wild and romantic landscape of the Hocheifel invites you to explore its relaxing and varied trails. Endless forests, rolling hills, and colorful meadows create a setting where every step becomes a little escape. Soft forest floor, crisp, fresh air, and sweeping views across the hills—here, nature shows itself at its best. Those looking to leave the daily grind behind will find ideal conditions in the Adenauer Land. Whether it’s a multi-day hiking vacation in the Eifel and Ahr Valley or a refreshing day trip: the region has the perfect trails for everyone. Our selected tour recommendations lead to idyllic stream valleys, through rustic forests, and up to impressive viewpoints. Along the way, welcoming places to stop invite you to enjoy regional specialties and recharge your energy. So just lace up your hiking boots and set off—the Eifel and the Ahr Valley are waiting to be discovered.
Find your perfect hiking trail in the Eifel & Ahr Valley
Plan your own way. Experience it authentically. Discover the Hocheifel. Whether around the Nürburgring, across the vast plateaus of the Hocheifel, or along the nature trails in the Upper Ahr Valley—with just a few clicks, you can find the hiking tour that suits your pace and interests. Filter by difficulty, length, or theme, and experience the diversity of this unique Eifel landscape step by step. The Hiking Tour Finder is your reliable companion for special nature experiences amidst volcanic landscapes, scenic mountain ranges, and the idyllic Ahr Valley. Choose a tour now and start hiking.
Distance:14.8 km
Duration:3:30 h
Difficulty:Medium
The almost 15 km long circular route covers all the scenic beauties of the High Eifel: Lonely valley meadows characterised by natural tranquillity and breathtaking panoramic views in a natural and cultural landscape characterised by meadows and forests.
Distance:27.7 km
Duration:7:26 h
Difficulty:Difficult
On this route, forest passages alternate with open spaces and imposing views. On days when the race track is open, there is the opportunity to experience motor sport live.
Circular short route 9 km | Fürstin-Margaretha-Weg
Antweiler
Open at all times
Distance:9.3 km
Duration:2:15 h
Difficulty:Easy
A royally beautiful hike through the former Duchy of Arenberg invites you to discover the story of Princess Margaretha. The short route is an abbreviated version of the Fürstin-Margaretha-Weg (Antweiler-Eichenbach-Aremberg-Antweiler)
Distance:54.2 km
Duration:19:48 h
Difficulty:Medium
This 53 km tour is a delight for all walkers wanting to explore three different landscapes of the Eifel Mountains. From its starting point in the picturesque Rhine Valley, the Eifelleiter - which means Eifel Ladder in German - climbs up the fiery volcanic region of the Brohltal and over the Eifel’s highest summit, the Hohe Acht to then reach the beautiful town of Adenau as a grand finale.
Distance:15.7 km
Duration:6:22 h
Difficulty:Medium
This 53 km tour is a delight for all walkers wanting to explore three different landscapes of the Eifel Mountains. The Rhine Valley, the fiery volcanic region of the Brohltal and over the Eifel’s highest summit, the Hohe Acht to then reach the beautiful town of Adenau as a grand finale.
Distance:15.2 km
Duration:4:06 h
Difficulty:Medium
The second section starts in the scenic expanses of the Brohltal, featuring beautiful views of medieval Olbrück Castle and two true spectacles of nature: the Rodder Maar and Lake Königssee. Want to go for a little detour? A round of swingolf, the golf sport for everyone, will feel like a pleasant slowdown in front of a gorgeous backdrop.
The final section first takes you to the dreamy forest adventure trail of Erlebniswald Steinrausch, close to Kempenich. The conquerors of the Eifelleiter then continue through small Eifel towns such as Lederbach and Hohenleimbach before heading up over the Eifel’s highest peak, the Hohe Acht, and taking aim at their tour destination: the town of Adenau.
The family-friendly hiking tips in the Hocheifel-Nürburgring vacation region are perfect for outings with children. There’s plenty to discover along the varied loop trails through the forest and countryside—from hidden animal tracks to exciting nature observations. A special highlight is exploring the area around the Nürburg Castle Ruins. Have you heard of the “Rhineland-Palatinate Family Adventure”? Join the knight Edana on a discovery tour—it’s sure to delight even the youngest explorers. The selected tours are intentionally kept short and are suitable even for little legs. Whether a trail is suitable for strollers or handcarts is indicated directly in the tour description—making it easy to plan your trip with peace of mind. Get out into nature, explore together, and discover the Eifel in a playful way—that’s what makes hiking with children truly enjoyable.
