Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
Hiking fun for young and old
An experience for the whole family - even for children who otherwise find it difficult to get excited about nature.
The trails listed here are all less than 10 km long, cover only a few meters in altitude and can therefore be easily mastered even by inexperienced hikers. They lead through varied natural landscapes and past exciting sights such as ancient castles, mysterious caves and even real volcanoes. There are playful elements, little puzzles and hands-on stations on many of the routes that will arouse your children's curiosity and turn every hike into an unforgettable adventure.
Hiking with the family
Easy hiking trails
Hiking with children in Gerolsteiner Land means experiencing nature, feeling adventure and enjoying time together. Our picturesque trails are ideal for little explorers: varied, easy to follow and full of surprises. From mysterious caves and gigantic volcanic peaks to playful nature discovery stations.
Along the way, your children will learn how exciting the Eifel landscape is: Where does the mineral water bubble up from the earth? Which animals live in the forest? And why does the landscape here look so unique? With us, every tour becomes a little voyage of discovery.
Pack your rucksack, lace up your shoes and experience together how much fun hiking can be.
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Adventure hike Birresborn ice caves
BirresbornOpen at all times
Distance:5.0 km
Duration:1:30 h
Difficulty:Easy
The short circular route leads to the Birresborn ice caves. Millstones were once mined there. The cold caves serve as winter quarters for bats from October to April.
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Barefoot trail Hillesheim
HillesheimDistance:1.6 km
Duration:0:25 h
Difficulty:Easy
The barefoot trail is fun and healthy at the same time. Foot massages from gentle to strong in passing and a rediscovery of the foot feeling during a walk over the most different surfaces offers this path.
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Gerolstein Forest Nature Trail
GerolsteinOpen at all times
Distance:5.0 km
Duration:1:30 h
Difficulty:Easy
The forest nature trail provides interested visitors with information about the forest and its functions via information boards.
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Hike around the Rockeskyller Kopf
RockeskyllOpen at all times
Distance:4.4 km
Duration:1:30 h
Difficulty:Easy
Right in the heart of the Vulkaneifel is probably the most complete volcano in Germany, the Rockeskyller Kopf. No other volcano shows so openly all stages of its development.
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Hirschbergsattel Birgel, Route 1
BirgelOpen at all times
Distance:9.3 km
Duration:2:30 h
Difficulty:Medium
Varied circular tour around Birgel with wonderful far-reaching views. This tour offers various sports stations along the way and lots of information about native trees.
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Zähbasaltweg (Tough basalt trail)
Hohenfels-EssingenOpen at all times
Distance:7.1 km
Duration:2:00 h
Difficulty:Medium
Experience the almost 7 km long route around the Mühlenberg. The millstone caves are a highlight of the tour.
Our hiking(S)pass for kids
You and your kids will find a hidden stamp on each of the six hiking trails shown above. These stamps can be collected in my "Wander(S)pass für Kids" . The more stamps, the more great prizes the kids can win at our tourist information offices.
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