HeimatSpuren "Traces of Home"
The Most Popular Circular Hiking Trails in the Vulkaneifel
HeimatSpuren in the Vulkaneifel—Where Your Hiking Heart Truly Beats
HeimatSpuren consists of 43 circular hiking trails around Daun, Manderscheid, Bad Bertrich, and Ulmen in the Vulkaneifel. The trails range from 2 to 29 km and are suitable for all fitness levels—from easy family trails to long day hikes.
The trails wind through one of Germany’s most geologically extraordinary regions: past maars, mineral springs, juniper heaths, and idyllic villages.
Award-Winning HeimatSpur
The HeimatSpur Waterfall Adventure Trail near Bad Bertrich, featuring the 28-meter-high Klidinger Waterfall, was named Germany’s most beautiful hiking trail by Wandermagazin in 2023.
The “HeimatSpur MaareGlück” trail around the Dauner Maare was named Germany’s second-most beautiful hiking trail by Wandermagazin in 2026.
Home is where the hiker’s heart beats.
HeimatSpuren "Traces of Home"
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HeimatSpur 1000-jähriger Weg
NiederstadtfeldDistance:14.8 km
Duration:4:15 h
Difficulty:Difficult
A discovery tour around the communities of Oberstadtfeld and Niederstadtfeld. Immerse yourself in the 1000-year history of the Eifel villages.
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HeimatSpur 3-Dörfer-Weg
ÜdersdorfDistance:14.8 km
Duration:4:30 h
Difficulty:Medium
This HeimatSpur combines the idyll of three small Eifel villages - Üdersdorf, Tettscheid and Brockscheid - with the fascinating attraction of volcanic nature.
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HeimatSpur Achtsamkeits-Pfad Kleine Kyll
ManderscheidDistance:5.7 km
Duration:2:00 h
Difficulty:Easy
The mindful walk through the valley of the Kleine Kyll in the Eifel has a calming effect on body and mind.
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HeimatSpur Afelskreuzrunde
SarmersbachDistance:9.9 km
Duration:3:00 h
Difficulty:Medium
An idyllic forest and meadow circular trail, which not only has the Afelskreuz with its fairytale chapel as a highlight, but also offers wonderful panoramic views.
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HeimatSpur Antoniusweg
EllscheidDistance:12.0 km
Duration:3:00 h
Difficulty:Easy
Circular hike around Ellscheid.
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HeimatSpur Apolloniaweg
WinkelDistance:13.7 km
Duration:4:00 h
Difficulty:Medium
The surroundings of Winkel are characterized by tranquillity and idyll.
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HeimatSpur Auf den Spuren der Moselbande
Bad BertrichDistance:12.0 km
Duration:3:30 h
Difficulty:Medium
This HeimatSpur trail combines exciting stories with the unique landscape around Bad Bertrich.
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HeimatSpur Burbergweg
SchutzDistance:13.1 km
Duration:3:45 h
Difficulty:Medium
The Burberg in Schutz gives this hike its name. The unique volcanic mountain offers cultural treasures in the form of the remains of a Roman fortification from the 4th century.
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HeimatSpur Döhmbergweg
BetteldorfDistance:5.3 km
Duration:1:30 h
Difficulty:Easy
The route leads through meadows and forests to the foot of the Döhmberg. A wonderful walk through a piece of the volcanic Eifel.
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HeimatSpur Dreeswanderweg
DaunDistance:12.4 km
Duration:3:00 h
Difficulty:Medium
Fancy experiencing the volcanic Eifel from its bubbling side? Many springs/Dreese bubble to the surface here and become your companion on the "HeimatSpur Dreeswanderweg" trail.
Frequently Asked Questions About HeimatSpuren
The HeimatSpuren are 43 circular hiking trails in the GesundLand Vulkaneifel (Eifel/Rhineland-Palatinate). They wind their way through the region’s most beautiful towns—taking hikers through nature, history, and culture.
The trails range from 2 to 29 kilometers—there's something for every fitness level: from a leisurely family walk to a long day hike.
Yes! Many trails are specifically family-friendly and very easy for children to walk—for example, the HeimatSpur Elfengrotte walking trail near Bad Bertrich.
Just filter by the criteria “family-friendly” or “stroller-friendly.”
Dogs love the trails—and we love dogs! What do we love less? Their little “markings.” Please pick up after your dog and take the waste with you. Thank you—also on behalf of everyone else’s hiking boots.
The HeimatSpur Waterfall Adventure Trail near Bad Bertrich was named Germany’s most beautiful hiking trail by *Wandermagazin* in 2023—with the Eifel’s tallest waterfall (28 m) as its highlight.
The HeimatSpuren brochure, featuring all 43 routes, maps, elevation profiles, and a bucket list to check off, is available at our tourist information offices (nominal fee of €3) or online. To go with it, there’s also the easy-to-read HeimatSpuren map, also for €3.
Our tip: Get the brochure and map as a set for just €4—the perfect companion for your next hike!
All HeimatSpuren trails are officially marked according to Rhineland-Palatinate’s trail guidelines and can be accessed via popular hiking apps such as Komoot or Outdooractive.
Tip: Look for the specific HeimatSpur trail logo—you’ll find a photo of it right next to each route description. That way, you’ll be able to recognize your trail right away while you’re out and about.