EifelSchleife Kingfisher Hiking Route (Municipality of Hellenthal)

In the realm of the “Flying Jewel,” the kingfisher, you can enjoy the silence and peace of nature in the northern Eifel.

On this hike, with some luck, you have the chance to spot the kingfisher, also called the “Flying Jewel.” The dynamic development of the streams along this hike creates an optimal habitat for the kingfisher. Kingfisher pairs usually live in clayey and vertical steep walls, where they also lay their eggs. Interesting is the disciplined feeding of the hatchlings. As soon as the first chick has swallowed a fish, it moves to the back of the "queue," and the next nestling moves forward. This ensures a fair distribution of food.

Along the path, you will enjoy fantastic views over tree canopies and the hilly landscape of the northern Eifel. Additionally, you will immerse yourself in the forests of the Prether Bachtal. The peace and quiet of this unique nature, combined with the babbling of the Preth stream, lets you relax completely.