The forest nature trail provides interested visitors with information about the forest and its functions via information boards.
The forest nature trail can be regarded as a branch of the Gerolstein Natural History Museum. It offers interested forest visitors information about the forest and its functions on the basis of information boards. Topics include all tree species and forestry, as well as water, ecology and game and hunting in this area of the Eifel.
The family-friendly nature trail leads on a charming circular route through the beautiful Gerolstein forest landscape and can either be explored in its entirety (as a circular route) or integrated into individually selected hiking routes. Parts of the trail run parallel to the Eifelsteig and its partner trail, the Gerolsteiner Keltenpfad.
Highlights on the trail, apart from the characteristic flora and fauna, are the Gerolsteiner Büschkapelle and of course the observation tower on the extinct Dietzenley volcano. At an altitude of over 618 m above sea level, it offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the volcanic Eifel landscape.
With good preparation, hiking in the Eifel is great fun.
Wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes.
Carry a rucksack with drinks, provisions and a mobile phone.
For your own safety, please always stay on the signposted paths.
The logo of the forest nature trail is a squirrel
Please use the navigation-enabled start address in the parking area to enter it into your navigation device.
From Gerolstein town centre, follow Raderstraße up the hill past the indoor and outdoor swimming pools and the police station. Follow the road straight ahead through Waldstraße. Shortly before leaving the town centre, turn left into the street "Zur Büschkapelle". Pass the Eifelsteig Youth Hostel and turn right at the Hubertus Chapel. There is a large car park here, just a few metres from the starting point.
Free hiking car park (Fuchsbau), Zur Büschkapelle, 54568 Gerolstein
Accessible by train and bus. Gerolstein railway station - bus route 523 to the Waldstraße stop - approx. 15 min. walk to the starting point of the hike
Tourist-Information Gerolstein
Bahnhofstraße 4
54568 Gerolstein