Eifel Loop: View of the Oleftal Valley (Town of Schleiden)

This EifelSchleife offers spectacular views—let your gaze wander over the Schleiden Valley all the way to the Dreiborner Höhe.

History comes alive on the gentle slopes of the Ruppenberg: Along sections of a historic hiking trail, you’ll encounter impressive reminders of times past. The idyllically situated Plague Chapel and the Jewish cemetery, with several well-preserved headstones, line the path and invite you to pause for a moment. After a short climb, you’ll reach the Ruppenberghütte—the perfect spot for your first break.

The EifelSchleife continues through shady forest passages and past quiet wayside crosses until, after about five kilometers, you reach the charming village of Kerperscheid. In the traditional “horse village” of Kerpesch, the Maria-Hilf Chapel forms the heart of the town.

Behind the village, one of the most beautiful sections of the trail begins: Numerous panoramic views open up onto the Schleiden Valley, the Northern Eifel, and the Dreiborner Höhe. The trail finally descends through the picturesque Holgenbach Valley—and you’ll reach Schleiden once again, enriched by many unforgettable memories.