If you want to discover the diverse nature around the Eifelsteig at your leisure, it is worth getting to know the many partner trails as well as the main trail. The partner trails of the Eifelsteig are thematically varied circular and long-distance hikes that connect directly to the main trail. They take you to places away from the classic stages and open up completely new perspectives on the landscapes of the Eifel. Sometimes you hike through quiet side valleys, sometimes you reach viewpoints that you would not discover on the main trail, or you experience regional features such as geological highlights, cultural-historical traces or natural paths.
The partner trails are characterized by the same high quality as the Eifelsteig. Markings and signposting make it impossible to get lost. Due to their length, the partner trails are suitable as day hikes.
Some of these trails are called "Muße-Pfade". On them, you can immerse yourself in little stories, gather special impressions and rediscover the art of consciously pausing for a moment. Here, nature, tranquillity and inspiring experiences combine to create a relaxing break from everyday life.
Curious about the leisure trails?
Then set off! Embark on a journey to find your inner balance, inspired by the stories that this wonderful region has to tell.
The route takes you to Hasborn, Oberscheidweiler and Niederscheidweiler.
Stolberg - Zweifall - Kitzenhaus
County Route
Gerolstein Celtic Route
Two in one go is the motto of the Gerolstein Dolomites Eight, as two premium hiking routes are integrated into the approximately sixteen-kilometre hike: Rock Trail and Celtic Trail
You don’t always get the chance to walk along a chalk reef.
day-long tour leads over the Eicherscheid plateau
Üdersdorfer Mühle - Weidenbach - Meerfeld
Nohner Mühle - Kelberg - Ulmen
Aachen-Brand to Kornelimünster - partnerroute of the eifelsteig
Schalkenmehren - Gillenfeld - Strotzbüsch
Ulmen - Lutzerath - Bad Bertrich
or castle trail, offers ever-changing perspectives onto the impressive dual castle complex and the town
Meulenwald Round tour
Monastery Route
narcissus route near Höfen, on the edge of the Eifel National Park, offers a great supplement to the Eifelsteig
Einruhr - Hellenthal - Gemünd
Schneifel Trail
At over 450 m, the treeless Struffeltkopf rises up between Rott and Roetgen
Daun-Neunkirchen - Dreis-Brück - Daun
2-day hiking tour (Esch - Steffeln - Gerolstein)
The Vulcano (volcano) path invites walkers to enjoy outstanding views and gain interesting geological information.
Manderscheid - Meerfeld - Manderscheid
Round tour - Obersee lake