The Eifelsteig stages

The Eifelsteig trail takes you 313 kilometers across the Eifel - from Kornelimünster to Trier - and is divided into 15 varied daily stages of between 14 and 28 kilometers. The first stage, at 14 kilometers, is the shortest and an ideal introduction, while the following sections, at around 20 kilometers, offer a pleasant daily workload. Step by step, you will experience the diversity of the region: wide plateaus, quiet stream valleys, striking rocky landscapes and historic places that make each stage unique.

However, the Eifelsteig is at its most impressive when you are out and about for several days at a time. Only then will you experience that special feeling of long-distance hiking - consciously switching off from everyday life, taking in the landscape and hiking at your own pace. So that you can enjoy your Eifelsteig adventure as relaxed as possible, Eifel Tourismus GmbH, together with various hiking tour operators, offers comfortable multi-day arrangements. On request, these include organized hotel accommodation, practical packed lunches and even luggage transport so that you only have to carry a light rucksack during the day.

But even if you prefer to remain flexible or want to test individual sections, the Eifelsteig is easily accessible: Thanks to good public transport connections, some stages are ideal for day hikes. This allows you to discover the trail at your own pace.
During the hiking season, you can also use the Eifelsteig hiking bus between stages 5, 6 and 7, which runs in both directions of the stages.