EifelSchleife 13-Springs (Municipality of Hellenthal)

Through the Lewertbachtal, past wet meadows and along the Lewertbach, you will find your hiking happiness and can enjoy the scent of nature.

The Lewertbach springs below Udenbreth. In recent years, the spruce stands in the stream valley have been removed, allowing the floodplain to be taken over by wet meadows. This has developed into a unique habitat for many animal species – including the black stork. This bird can reach a size of over 90 centimeters and is a so-called long-distance migrant that flies to the wetlands of West and East Africa for wintering. Keep your eyes open. With a little luck, you can spot the black stork during summer. During the hike, you have numerous opportunities to enjoy the hilly landscape of the Eifel.

At the beginning of the hike, you can also find parts of the former bunker line of the Westwall hidden among trees. This was a 630-kilometer-long defense system from World War II. These tank traps were mainly designed to stop enemy tanks from Belgium and France.