Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
Wanderreise 12: Eifelsteig-Schnupperangebot in der Vulkaneifel
✔Early-bird discount through February 28, 2027 ✔Hike with changes in starting points ✔Short stages ✔5 days ✔Half-board included ✔Wellness ✔Gerolstein/Neroth to Manderscheid
Book by February 28, 2027, at a special rate starting at €629.00
Hiking Among Maars, Lava, and History
The Vulkaneifel is a landscape you don’t just hike through—you read it like an open history book of the Earth. Between Neroth and Manderscheid, it tells of explosive forces, of solidified lava, and of maars that now lie quietly and almost meditatively in the landscape. This Eifelsteig package invites you to get to know this unique natural area in depth—not just passing through, but based at a fixed location.
The starting point is the Sporthotel Grafenwald above Daun, nestled in the forested heights of the Vulkaneifel. From here, the Eifelsteig stages 10 and 11 can be explored in shorter segments, exemplifying what makes this region so unique: narrow paths through ancient beech forests, sweeping views over the Daun maars, volcanic rock formations you can feel beneath your feet, and, time and again, places where natural and cultural history intertwine.
There’s plenty of time to truly take in the landscape: the interplay of open country and forest, the special light over the maars, and the cool air in the small valleys where volcanic activity once raged. Here, the Vulkaneifel isn’t spectacular in the sensational sense, but rather impressive for its depth, tranquility, and geological uniqueness.
After the hike, the trail leads back to the Sporthotel Grafenwald, where regional cuisine meets contemporary culinary delights, and the swimming pool and wellness area offer space to relax—a soothing balance between active exercise and mindful relaxation.
This offer is an invitation to discover the Vulkaneifel with all your senses: as a primeval landscape, as a space where the Earth’s history is preserved, and as a defining section of the Eifelsteig.
The hiking package is available on the following dates:
- March 25–29, 2027 (Easter)
- May 2–6, 2027
- May 5–9, 2027 (Ascension Day)
- May 9–13, 2027
- May 13–17, 2027 (Pentecost)
- May 17–21, 2027
- May 23–27, 2027
- August 29 – September 2, 2027
- September 19–23, 2027
- October 3–7, 2027
- October 17–21, 2027
Impressions
Travel itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
- Overnight stay at the 4-star Superior Sporthotel Grafenwald
- Welcome drink
- Half-board in the evening
Copyright: Sporthotel Grafenwald Sporthotel Grafenwald
DaunThe Sporthotel Grafenwald is the ideal combination of delightful situation, individual spare time, luxury and elegance. Surrounded by forest if you experience calm, relaxed atmosphere. The pleasant climate of the volcanic Eifel will contribute additionally to your recovery. Also sport and spais capitalize: Enjoy the pleasure of bath in our "Wellnessworld" with integrated children´s pool, sauna with steam bath and solarium, Kindergarten "Kidsclub", children's playground, boocie, tenniscourt, fitness center, Beauty World and much more besides waits for you.
Day 2: Neroth – Daun (approx. 14.5 km)
- After breakfast: Transfer to the trailhead in Neroth
- Hike along the Eifelsteig trail to the hotel | approx. 14.5 km
Copyright: H. Wallenborn Mausefallenmuseum Neroth
NerothIn this museum the home work, manufacturing and distribution system for iron wire mesh ware from Neroth in the 19th Century is exhibited.
Day 3: Daun – Üdersdorf (about 13 km)
- After breakfast: Transfer to Haus Liesertal (Üdersdorf) and hike along the Eifelsteig to the hotel | approx. 13 km
Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, D. Ketz Weinfelder Maar
DaunOpen todayalso called Totenmaar [maar of the dead] The Weinfelder Maar is considered the "symbol of the Eifel melancholy". Gentle slopes, on which the Eifel gold - popularly known as "Besenginster"grows and shines in early summer, around the mostly turquoise shimmering water.
Copyright: Dauner Kaffeerösterei Dauner Kaffeerösterei
Daunclosed todayVisit the "Dauner Kaffeerösterei" and enjoy your favourite cup of coffee!
Day 4: Üdersdorf – Manderscheid (approx. 10.5 km)
- After breakfast: Transfer to Haus Liesertal (Üdersdorf)
- Hike along the Eifelsteig to Manderscheid | approx. 10.5 km
- Return transfer to the hotel
Copyright: Maarmuseum Manderscheid Eckfelder Maar
EckfeldOpen todayLess of an excursion destination than a spectacular site is the Eckfelder Maar in a side valley of the Lieser about 2 km north of Manderscheid.
Copyright: Dominik Ketz Castles of Manderscheid
ManderscheidThe spa town of Manderscheid is most famous for two medieval castle ruins that stand directly opposite each other on steep mountain spurs not far from the town's alleyways. The massive complexes are separated only by the little Lieser river and a meadow, which in summer becomes a perfect place for a breather while hiking the Eifelsteig trail or for a family picnic with children. On a weekend in August, however, the castles and the meadow are ideal settings for a spectacular festival with quaint crafts, jugglers, jousting tournaments and minstrel singing. In Advent, the Manderscheid Castle Christmas lends the town a special magic. The freely accessible upper castle with its five-storey keep still looks martial today. The lower castle can be explored on guided tours - even at night - or on your own; it only remains closed in bad weather.
Day 5: Departure
- After breakfast, the hiking tour on the Eifelsteig comes to an end
- An extra night can be booked as an option
Further information
- 4 nights at the 4-star Superior Sporthotel Grafenwald
- Half-board
- Packed lunch for each day of hiking
- Welcome drink
- Use of the wellness area and swimming pool
- Guest transfers to/from the start of each stage
- Digital travel documents via app
- Optional add-ons:
- Hikeline hiking guidebook “Eifelsteig” in German (€12.90)
The combination of travel services offered to you constitutes a package tour as defined by Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
Therefore, you are entitled to all EU rights applicable to package tours. Information on your most important rights under Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
Early-bird rate for bookings made by February 28, 2027 (price per person)
- in a Comfort double room: €629.00
- in a Comfort single room: €739
- in a Comfort Deluxe double room: €709.00
- in a Comfort Deluxe single room: €819.00
- plus tourist tax (payable on site)
For bookings made on or after March 1, 2027 (price per person)
- in a Comfort double room: €649.00
- in a Comfort single room: €759
- in a Comfort Deluxe double room: €729.00
- in a Comfort Deluxe single room: €839.00
- plus tourist tax (payable on site)
--> Surcharge for bookings over holidays: €50.00 per person in a double room; €110.00 in a single room
- 10/3/27 to 10/7/27
- 5/9/27 to 5/13/27
- 10/17/27 to 10/21/27
- 5/13/27 to 5/17/27
- 5/17/27 to 5/21/27
- 3/25/27 to 3/29/27
- 8/29/27 to 9/2/27
- 5/2/27 to 5/6/27
- 9/19/27 to 9/23/27
- 5/5/27 to 5/9/27
Eifel Tourismus GmbH
Kalvarienbergstraße 1
54595 Prüm
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March 25, 2027 to October 21, 2027
