Guided hikes

That was hard work with hard stones - On the way to work with great-grandad Johann, we explore the Arensberg and its surroundings together. Among other things, we look at how the mystical tunnel was created and together we go in search of clues as to how mining took place here. A walk through the volcano from a new perspective, with exciting stories and games for young and old. Price: €8.00 per person, family price: €30.00 (2 adults + 2 children), groups on request Info/ Registration: Anne Petry Tel.: 0151 55953286, Mail: petryanne@web.de Meeting point: Arensberg car park, Basaltstraße, 54578 Walsdorf-Zilsdorf

Come to the Easter egg hunt in Hillesheim! Search for the colorful eggs and afterwards enjoy fresh waffles at the barbecue hut Schwedenschanze. Hiking route: 5 km (moderate) Meeting point: Market and Exhibition Hall Hillesheim Hiking guide: Klaus Treitges, Tel: 0049 6593 1889 and Stefanie Becker, Tel: 0049 6593 208579

The guided adventure hike leads from the historic station building to the Helenenquelle via natural paths up to the Munterley Plateau on the Gerolstein dolomite rocks. Along the cave "Buchenloch" over the crater of the Papenkaule you get to know the past of the vacation region! Info/registration required: Information from the Gerolstein Tourist Information Centre, 06591/13 3100, email: touristinfo@gerolsteiner-land.de and registration in the ticket shop at www.gerolsteiner-land.de Price: 5,- € / person or 8,- € / couple or family with children Meeting point: Tourist-Info Gerolsteiner Land, Bahnhofstr. 4, 54568 Gerolstein (in the railway station building)

In Neroth everything revolves around the mouse. And the mouse will also accompany us on this hike, which is especially suitable for families with children, and answer all your questions. Registration/Info: Johannes Munkler, Nature and Geopark Guide Vulkaneifel, Tel.: 06591 3888, Mobile: 0171 6443572, Email: J.Munkler@t-online.de, www.eifelwanderer.de, Price: adults 8,- Euro, children 2,- Euro, families (2 adults + up to 4 children) 16,- Euro,small groups on request 70,- Euro, minimum number of participants 4 persons.

In search of clues to the locations of the Eifel crime novels Short text: What inspires Jacques Berndorf and co. so much? The only way to find the answer is to go on a hike through the thriller scenery around Hillesheim. Our crime thriller guides will take you under their care and lead you to the original locations. Price: Adults €14.00, young people €10.00, groups on request €50.00 per hour Minimum number of participants: 6 persons Meeting point: Tourist information centre, Am Markt 1, 54576 Hillesheim Info/registration required: Information at the Hillesheim Tourist Information Centre, Tel: 06591 133300, -mail: hillesheim@gerolsteiner-land.de and registration in the ticket shop at www.gerolsteiner-land.de and Ticket-Regional

Film afternoon in the old carpentry Meeting point: 4:00 PM Culture House "old carpentry", Burgstraße 19, 54576 Hillesheim

Volcanoes, Water, Eifelosaurus Oberbettingen Diverse circular route with a closing stop for refreshments Hiking distance: 11 km (moderate) Meeting point: 10:00 AM Market and Exhibition Hall Hillesheim Hike guidance: Wilfried Mildenberger, Tel.: 0049 173 3162937

During the criminal walk (6 km) in the marvellous landscape through the Bolsdorf valley with Klara Fall, Hella Blick or Dane Spur, criminal events are investigated in the innocent greenery. Price: Adults €12.00, young people €9.00, groups on request €50.00 per hour Minimum number of participants: 6 persons Meeting point:Tourist information centre, Am Markt 1, 54576 Hillesheim Info/registration required: Information at the Hillesheim Tourist Information Centre, Tel: 06591 133300, -mail: hillesheim@gerolsteiner-land.de and registration in the ticket shop at www.gerolsteiner-land.de

Traditionally, the local group of the Eifel Association also attends specific festivals in the districts. Today we are hiking to the May Festival of the Volunteer Fire Brigade Büscheich, where our physical well-being is well taken care of. Hiking guide and info: Helga Juchmes, 01556 3210 575 ,9 km (round trip) Meeting point: 11:00 AM, Fountain Square Info Board Eifel Association or parking lot at the Honorary Cemetery  

It could tell a lot, the Liberation Beech or Napoleon's Beech on the "Alten Voss" near Berlingen.                                                                                 Clinging to the old volcano, it has defied wind and weather for centuries and is reluctant to reveal its secrets and experiences. The way to it leads through a juniper heather near Pelm and depending on the season there is also a flora worth seeing and worth protecting. Price: adults € 8.00, children up to 16 years free, groups € 60.00, information / registration (required): Johannes Munkler, email: J.Munkler@t-online.de, tel: 06591 3888, mobile: 0171 6443572, hiking distance 8 km at 220 meters altitude, walking time approx. 3 hours.