Enjoy the idyllic half-timbered buildings of the town of Bad Münstereifel, the old castle ruins, and the stunning nature of the Bad Münstereifeler Wald nature reserve.
The hike up to the Eselsberg is a short but varied hike. The town of Bad Münstereifel offers you numerous opportunities to linger in idyllic restaurants, inns, and cafés as the start and end point of the hike. The change between architectural culture, small villages, and rustic beech forests lets you relax completely despite a steep ascent. From Eselsberg you have an impressive view over meadows, fields, and forests. The Bad Münstereifeler Wald nature reserve is characterized by extensive beech and riparian forests where numerous wild and endangered animal and plant species listed in the Red List of North Rhine-Westphalia find protection. The castle Münstereifel, built in the 13th century, offers you a fantastic view over the town of Bad Münstereifel.