Places to Visit in the Vulkaneifel

The Clara Viebig Centre in Eisenschmitt gives an impression into Claras life in the 1900, historical background and her books in origin as well as more lifetime exhibits.

The Mürmes nature reserve near Mehren and Ellscheid is a haven for nature lovers with rare plants.

The castle pond in the Lieser valley, on the outskirts of Manderscheid, is a protected natural monument.

On the "Dreeswanderweg" (Drees hiking trail), you will pass the “Josendrees”, located directly on the Josenbach stream. Delicious sparkling water refreshes you on the way.

"Tree of life" an approx. 35 m high, evergreen thuja (thuja plicata / giant tree of life) has been growing in Bad Bertricher Alleegarten in front of the Electoral Palace. The extraordinary tree is well preserved, protected as a natural monument and has already been mentioned in Clara Viebig's novels.

The school museum Immerath is housed in a historical, half-timbered building originating from 1770, which served as a school until 1910. School development over the past 200 years is clearly documented here.

Anyone who wants to try out their talent as a sculptor has the opportunity to do so in the studio of the freelance sculptor, restorer and lecturer Michael Hussmann. The motto is "practical action instead of theoretical shop talk".

The Rulandhütte is a very beautiful hut along the Lieser Trail. It is perfect for a break with a great view.

MEDIAN CLINICS DAUN - ALTBURG The Altburg Clinic treats young adults between the ages of 18 and 35 who are between the ages of 18 and 35. They require a multitude of interlocking therapeutic measures, in order to build up a drug-free life step by step. Apart from individual, group and family therapy as well as art and body therapy, information art and body therapy, information and active support in all social help in all social matters are therefore an essential success factor of the inpatient stay. We try to respond as individual needs of the patients as possible. This is why, for example, there are gender-specific gender-specific therapies, the admission of children as well as the treatment of foreign patients foreign patients.

There is a car trail through the park, which is about 8 km long. The animals can move about freely in the large grounds, and thanks to the platforms provided, where there is an opportunity to exit from the car, they are familiar with having contact with visitors.