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 Ritter-Räuber-Römer
Bad BertrichDistance:6.3 km
Duration:2:00 h
Difficulty:Medium
Exciting circular hike near Bad Bertrich
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HeimatSpur Rundweg Alte Eiche
SarmersbachDistance:8.7 km
Duration:3:00 h
Difficulty:Medium
The "Alte Eiche" circular route offers a variety of ups and downs. The 8.8 km route offers beautiful views along mostly well-surfaced forest and meadow paths.
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HeimatSpur Spazierweg Elfengrotte
Bad BertrichDistance:2.4 km
Duration:0:45 h
Difficulty:Easy
A very special kind of natural monument - here in Bad Bertrich. The Elfengrotte is also known as the cheese grotto, as the stones look like cheese wheels stacked on top of each other!
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HeimatSpur Struthrundweg
SarmersbachDistance:15.5 km
Duration:4:00 h
Difficulty:Medium
The 15.5 km circular hike takes you along well-maintained paths through forests or across fields. A unique nature experience with wonderful panoramic views.
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HeimatSpur Täler- und Höhenweg
SchönbachDistance:14.6 km
Duration:4:00 h
Difficulty:Medium
This varied hike offers a very special nature experience with a few surprises.
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HeimatSpur Ulmener Acht
UlmenDistance:19.7 km
Duration:6:00 h
Difficulty:Medium
Discover the scenic diversity of the Vulkaneifel on the HeimatSpur Ulmener Acht, a tour that takes you through forests, meadows and historic mills.
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HeimatSpur Wacholder-Endert-Pfad
AlflenDistance:10.5 km
Duration:3:00 h
Difficulty:Easy
Circular hike (approx. 10 km) through the Volcanic Eifel around Alflen through the Wilde Endert valley and juniper heaths
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HeimatSpur Wacholder-Kyll-Weg
BleckhausenDistance:11.4 km
Duration:3:45 h
Difficulty:Medium
Idyllic natural landscapes invite you to linger. The juniper heath in Bleckhausen and the babbling of the Kleine Kyll create a very special atmosphere.
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HeimatSpur Wald-Wohlfühl-Weg
LutzerathDistance:4.9 km
Duration:1:30 h
Difficulty:Easy
The Waldwohlfühlweg offers the perfect opportunity to escape the stresses of everyday life and treat yourself to some time out for the soul. Immerse yourself in the soothing atmosphere of nature and feel the intimate connection that can be felt on the three "forest islands".
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HeimatSpur Wallenborner Weg
WallenbornDistance:5.3 km
Difficulty:Easy
Short circular hike with wide views over Wallenborn and the "Brubbel" - the spectacular cold water geyser as a special nature experience.
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.