EifelSchleife Maria Frieden Monastery (Municipality of Dahlem)

On this hike, you can enjoy wonderful nature and at the same time immerse yourself in the world of monastic life. 

This varied hiking trail takes you from the picturesque community of Schmidtheim, past the Urftweiher and Maria Frieden Monastery, around the Dahlemer Binz.

During warm days, you can hear toads croaking and dragonflies flying at the Urftweiher. On the following quiet woodland sections, you can immerse yourself in the life of the residents of Maria Frieden Abbey. The abbey on the west side of the Dahlemer Binz is a monastery of Trappistine nuns. The sisters follow the "Regula Benedicti," according to which times of prayer and work alternate during the day. During work times, artistically elaborate textiles, called paraments, are produced which are used in the church space and liturgy. In the herb workshop, the sisters produce oils for skin care as well as a delicious herbal liqueur. The products can be purchased at the monastery gate.