Eifel Loop Eifelgold (City of Schleiden)

The EifelSchleife winds through the Mühlenbach, Viehbach, and Wüstenbach valleys—passing by restored stream valleys and pristine waterways. Gently babbling streams crisscross the landscape like living veins, lending it a very special charm. They are home to rare plants and animals and make the EifelSchleife a truly immersive experience of nature.

The EifelSchleife follows the course of three idyllic streams—the Wüstenbach, Viehbach, and Mühlenbach—and winds through a diverse, unspoiled landscape. Along the Viehbach and Wüstenbach, the spruce trees that once dominated the area have been removed, allowing the original vegetation to flourish once again. The streams were allowed to retain their natural, meandering course, giving the trail a distinctive, unspoiled character today.

A truly special natural spectacle awaits visitors in late spring: Every year in May and June, the Eifel transforms into a sea of bright yellow blossoms. That’s when the broom is in full bloom. The so-called “Eifel gold” is particularly widespread on the Dreiborn Plateau and in the Viehbach and Wüstenbach valleys within the Eifel National Park. On the areas of the former Vogelsang military training area that have not been mowed or grazed for a long time, broom has developed into extensive thickets. With its radiant yellow, it impressively shapes the landscape in early summer.

At the same time, the dense broom thickets provide valuable habitat for numerous insects and also serve as a protected refuge for larger animals. This Eifel loop combines nature experiences, tranquility, and stunning scenery—a true highlight for anyone who wants to discover the Eifel at its most beautiful.