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.
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HeimatSpuren "Traces of Home"
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HeimatSpur Wasser- und Felsenweg
ÜdersdorfDistance:13.5 km
Duration:4:00 h
Difficulty:Medium
The basalt boulders of the Löhley and the refreshing mineral water in the Liesertal valley impressively reflect the motto "water and rocks".
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HeimatSpur Wasserfall-Erlebnisroute
Bad BertrichDistance:13.3 km
Duration:4:30 h
Difficulty:Difficult
Circular hike (approx. 13 km) in the GesundLand Vulkaneifel from/to Bad Bertrich to the Klidinger waterfall. Germany's most beautiful hiking trail 2023
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HeimatSpur Weiherbachtal
LutzerathDistance:8.2 km
Duration:2:30 h
Difficulty:Easy
Short circular route through the valley of the Weiherbach and Erdenbach streams to a hill with a fantastic view of Lutzerath, the Volcanic Eifel and beyond the heights of the Moselle.
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HeimatSpur Wendelinusweg
ImmerathDistance:11.6 km
Duration:3:30 h
Difficulty:Easy
Circular hike (approx. 11 km) through the Vulkaneifel around Immerath to the Immerather Maar
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HeimatSpur Zwei-Täler-Weg
LutzerathDistance:14.0 km
Duration:3:45 h
Difficulty:Medium
The 15 km long "Two Valleys Trail" leads through the two idyllic valleys of Erdenbach and Litzbach around the idyllic village of Lutzerath with Driesch.
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.