The Eifel - a landscape created by the battle of the elements. Fire and water have shaped the region, the wind has polished it. 
The Eifelsteig long-distance hiking trail makes its way right through it.

Under the motto "Where rock and water accompany you", the hike on the Eifelsteig leads to the largest intact upland moor in Europe - the Hohe Venn, through the only national park in North Rhine-Westphalia, past the witnesses of the Eifel's volcanic past in the Vulkaneifel to the striking red sandstone cliffs above Trier.

The starting points are the historic cities of Aachen in North Rhine-Westphalia and Trier in Rhineland-Palatinate

The 313 kilometers are divided into 15 daily stages between 15 and 28 kilometers in length.

The Eifelsteig has a varied landscape, so hikers are constantly presented with new impressions along the 313-kilometer hiking trail.

The hiking trail has been awarded the German Hiking Seal of Approval by the German Hiking Institute. Trails that are certified by the German Hiking Institute (premium hiking trails) are checked against 36 criteria, including, for example, unobstructed markings, natural paths and a route through scenic terrain.

Further information on certification can be found on the website of the German Hiking Institute.

A large selection of hotels, vacation apartments, youth hostels and campsites await you along the long-distance hiking trail and the partner trails in the towns around the Eifelsteig. All accommodations are closely connected to the Eifelsteig and do everything they can to offer you as a hiker an all-round pleasant and relaxing overnight experience. Many hosts adhere to the criteria of the "Wanderbares Deutschland Quality Host" award and thus guarantee a particularly hiker-friendly service.

If your accommodation is not directly on the trail, you don't have to worry: Numerous establishments offer a convenient transfer to the nearest starting point of the Eifelsteig. This way, you can start the next stage of your hike in complete relaxation.