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Wanderreise 21: Eifelsteig in kurzen Etappen Monschau - Kloster Steinfeld

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✔Early-bird discount through Feb. 28, 2027 ✔Multi-day hike ✔Short stages ✔8 days ✔approx. 64 km ✔Monschau – Steinfeld Abbey


Book by February 28, 2027, at a special rate starting at €709.00

Hike the Eifelsteig in shorter stages from Monschau-Mützenich to Steinfeld Abbey

From the magnificent half-timbered houses of Monschau to the venerable Steinfeld Abbey , the Eifelsteig covers a total of 64 kilometers—and offers you eight days of respite in the forested Northern Eifel. Over a total of seven stages ranging from 7 to 13 kilometers in length, you’ll hike through a landscape that’s still a bit wild and seems as though it’s been left behind by modern times.

The hiking vacation begins in Monschau with its picturesque half-timbered alleys and the imposing castle that towers over it all. On a discovery tour through the old town, let yourself be charmed by the small workshops, little shops, and cafés. You’ll be perfectly set in the mood for the fascinating landscape that lies just outside Monschau. In the Mützenisch district, you’ll follow in the footsteps of Emperor Charlemagne. He pitched his tents in the Hohe Venn on the outskirts of what is now the village—bizarre rock formations in the moor bear witness to this.
You’ll hike through the Eifel National Park and learn more about the Vogelsang International Peace Park (IP). For here, on the windswept broom-covered heights, a dark chapter of history was once written—yet today it’s a destination for nature lovers and culture enthusiasts. Nestled in this landscape lies the winding Rursee with its clear water and countless coves. The Eifelsteig journey through time takes you to your destination: the more than 900-year-old Steinfeld Monastery. Here you’ll feel the spirituality of the Salvatorian Order.

In between lies a week during which you’ll feel free from the daily grind. Your hosts will take care of your meals and handle your luggage transfers for you.

Impressions

Travel itinerary

Total length of the route: 67 km

  1. Total distance: Monschau-Mützenich to Steinfeld Abbey

    • Approx. 64 km total

    1. Day 1: Arrival in Monschau/Mützenich

      • Overnight stay in Monschau/Mützenich
      1. Two people are sitting on a large stone in a green forest. Around them are trees and a lot of natural greenery.
        Copyright: Eifel-Tourismus GmbH, AR, shapefruit AG

        Kaiser Karls Bettstatt

        Monschau
        Open today

        According to the legend, Emperor Charles the Great had become lost in the High Fens during a hunting excursion near his residence in Aachen and was forced to spend the night on this large quartzite rock. The rock, near the town of Mützenich, situated immediately on the German-Belgian border, is still quite commonly referred to as: Kaiser Karl’s Bettstatt.

        learn more about: Kaiser Karls Bettstatt
      2. A clear night sky with many visible stars and a Milky Way. In the foreground, there are tall, green trees.
        Copyright: J.C. Munoz - artenatural

        Sternenpark Eifel National Park - Magical night sky

        Schleiden
        Open today

        With its star-filled night sky, Eifel National Park is qualified as a Dark Sky Park. This large protected area obtained the significant recognition of the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). The Eifel National Park region is one of the few locations in Germany where it is possible to see the Milky Way with the naked eye.

        learn more about: Sternenpark Eifel National Park - Magical night sky

    2. Day 2: Monschau-Mützenich – Widdau (approx. 16 km)

      • Hike along Stage 3 of the Eifelsteig to Widdau/Grünenthal | approx. 16 km
      • Transfer to the hotel
      2. A couple stands in a modern exhibition space, surrounded by interactive displays. In the background, there is a large image of a green landscape.
        Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH / D. Ketz

        Nationalpark-Tor Höfen

        Monschau
        Open today

        At the National Park Gate in Höfen you will find a Tourist Information Centre, the exhibition on "A blaze of yellow daffodils and changing forests", a digital model of the area and National Park films.

        learn more about: Nationalpark-Tor Höfen

    3. Day 3: Widdau – Einruhr (approx. 11.5 km)

      • Transfer to the trailhead
      • Hike along Stage 3 of the Eifelsteig to Einruhr | approx. 11.5 km
      • Overnight stay in Einruhr

    4. Day 4: Einruhr – Vogelsang (about 13 km)

      • Hike along Stage 4 of the Eifelsteig to Vogelsang | approx. 13 km
      • Bus ride to Gemünd
      1. A clear night sky with many visible stars and a Milky Way. In the foreground, there are tall, green trees.
        Copyright: J.C. Munoz - artenatural

        Sternenpark Eifel National Park - Magical night sky

        Schleiden
        Open today

        With its star-filled night sky, Eifel National Park is qualified as a Dark Sky Park. This large protected area obtained the significant recognition of the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). The Eifel National Park region is one of the few locations in Germany where it is possible to see the Milky Way with the naked eye.

        learn more about: Sternenpark Eifel National Park - Magical night sky
      2. A vast landscape with a modern arrangement of buildings, surrounded by lush greenery. The sky is clear and there are a few clouds.
        Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dennis Stratmann

        Vogelsang IP

        Schleiden
        Open today

        Vogelsang IP – Experience History, Nature, and Panoramic Views

        learn more about: Vogelsang IP

    5. Day 5: Vogelsang – Gemünd (approx. 9 km)

      • Bus ride to Vogelsang
      • Hike along Stage 4 of the Eifelsteig to Gemünd | approx. 9 km
      • Overnight stay in Gemünd
      1. A vast landscape with a modern arrangement of buildings, surrounded by lush greenery. The sky is clear and there are a few clouds.
        Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dennis Stratmann

        Vogelsang IP

        Schleiden
        Open today

        Vogelsang IP – Experience History, Nature, and Panoramic Views

        learn more about: Vogelsang IP

    6. Day 6: Gemünd – Golbach (10 km)

      • Hike along Stage 5 of the Eifelsteig to Golbach | approx. 10 km
      • Transfer to Steinfeld Abbey
      1. A couple stands at a viewpoint and gazes at a green landscape. In the background, trees and small houses can be seen.
        Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz

        Kuckucksley

        Schleiden

        Lookout point with a refuge and a wonderful view of Olef. Winding paths lead through the forest in the Oleftal up to Kuckucksley.

        learn more about: Kuckucksley

    7. Day 7: Golbach – Steinfeld Abbey (7.5 km)

      • Transfer to the starting point of the hike
      • Hike along Stage 4 of the Eifelsteig to Steinfeld Abbey | approx. 7.5 km
      1. A historic complex surrounded by green landscape. The buildings are designed in a traditional style and appear inviting.
        Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, D. Ketz

        Salvatorianer Kloster Steinfeld

        Kall
        Open today

        Visit the Salvatorian Monestry Steinfeld with three characteristic towers.The monastery together with its Basilica belongs to the most important medieval monuments in the Rhineland. Its beginnings go back to the time of Henry I (919 - 936). The basilica attached to the monastery was built between 1142 and 1150 as one of the earliest German vaulted churches by Premonstratensians.

        learn more about: Salvatorianer Kloster Steinfeld

    8. Day 8: Departure

      • After breakfast, the hiking trip along the Eifelsteig comes to an end

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      You can request the offer "Wanderreise 21: Eifelsteig in kurzen Etappen Monschau - Kloster Steinfeld" from the provider Eifel Tourismus GmbH here.

      October 15, 2026 to December 31, 2027

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