Eifel National Park
The jungle of tomorrow
Experience forests, water, and wilderness up-close in the Eifel National Park. The large-scale protected area, located 65 km south-west of Cologne, is returning back to the natural cycle of nature. Strap on your hiking boots and explore within the 110 square kilometres of the Eifel National Park.
Hiking on your own
The Eifel National Park is not the only, but definitely a worthwhile destination for hikers in the North Eifel. 240 km of hiking trails go through the National Park, including very famous trails such as the EifelSteig and the Wilderness Trail which can be tackled on your own. The same applies to the five themed tours and the barrier-free trail system, including "Wild Kermeter" and "Wild Path".
On tour with a ranger
In addition, guided tours with a ranger are offered several times a week and are free of charge, or you accompany a certified National Park Ranger. In addition, there are numerous special programs for child-ren, families, and school groups. Additionaly, tours with translation into sign language and other bar-rier-free options are also available.
Always well informed
The five National Park Gates in the region are ideal Starting points for hiking and cycling in the Eifel National Park. A new attraction is the exhibition Wilderness Dreams in Vogelsang IP. The nationalpark is easily accessible by public transportation.
More information about the Eifel National Park and the region can be found in the Activity guide Eifel National Park 2020, which you can read as an e-paper.
