The Vulkaneifel region around Daun, Manderscheid, and Bad Bertrich captivates visitors with a diversity that few other regions can match: deep-blue maars, medieval castles, quaint museums, and experiences for the whole family. Whether it’s sunny or rainy, for young or old—an unforgettable outing always awaits here.
Below, you’ll find all the attractions at a glance.
Mindfulness point 3a: "Barefoot bathing place" - barefoot through the Kleine Kyll river
a dry maar full of sedges, mosses & cotton grasses
At the foot of the Falkenlay rock there are smaller stone age caves. Their settllement between 4,000 and 2,000 BC by Stone Age hunters was proven by corresponding finds. The caves can be reached via the "HeimatSpur Geo-Route", "HeimatSpur Wasserfall-Erlebnisroute" hiking trails.
Above the spa garden, naturally occurring Buxus Sempervirens (evergreen boxwood), popularly known as "Palm", grow on the slope. It is one of the largest areas of boxwood north of the Alps.
The Manderscheid family outdoor pool is located on the edge of the Liesertal with plenty of attractions, such as a wide water slide, a jumping facility, a baby and toddler pool and a large lawn with play areas.
The Hetsche maar is the smallest mar in the Eifel and about 40.000 - 70.000 years old.
Photo and film museumKurfuerstenstr. 70, Bad Bertrich The private photo and film museum has opened its doors to the interested public. The Eischen family has collected well over 2,500 exhibits from the world of photographers and filmmakers. These include valuable exhibits such as Lanterna Magicas, old film and cinema projectors or laboratory equipment. Upon request, Ms. Eliane Eischen-Küntsch will guide you through the museum.
Outside the village of Dockweiler, to the south-east in the forest area, you will find the Dockweiler "Drees". The iron-rich mineral water bubbles out near the "Hasbach".
The Marienhütte on a hill above the Kleine Kyll is used as a place for regeneration and rest on the mindfulness path.