EifelSchleife Effelsberg (City of Bad Münstereifel)

At the foot of the impressive radio telescope and along the Effelsberg stream in the Flora-Fauna Habitat area Ahrtal on the border with Rhineland-Palatinate.

The 6.3-kilometer hike begins in close proximity to the parking lot for the radio telescope. From here, you can already see the impressive and until the year 2000 the largest fully movable radio telescope in the world. The total diameter of the radio telescope is 100 meters and it is one of the most modern worldwide. It is part of a Europe-wide network of radio telescopes used to observe distant galaxies, black holes, and much more. At the visitor pavilion by the radio telescope, you can attend informational presentations about the impressive radio telescope. You also get to know the impressive nature surrounding the radio telescope during the hike. The hike offers you quiet forests and views over wide fields and green meadows. For the hike, you should have a basic level of fitness as the climbs can be very steep at times. At the end of the hike, you can reward yourself with snacks and cool drinks at Dieters Snack Bar.