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Eifel National Park

Tourist attraction National park Wildlife refuge

One of the Best Places To Visits in Schleiden


Address

Nationalpark Eifel, 53937 Schleiden, Germany

Website

www.nationalpark-eifel.de

Contact

+49 2444 95100

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (7.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours

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  • 5/5 W A. 8 months ago on Google • 239 reviews
    That's a great place to enjoy time ,it was very hard work to make a beautiful place. I have no words to describe.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 N S. 2 years ago on Google
    The place has a good parking space nearby if one is interested in hiking. I visited it on a Sunday and it was less crowded in the morning and it got crowded by noon( particularly parks). The place is full of greenery and a lake and has many hiking trails. It was very calm and refreshing in the hiking trials and not many people were hiking. There are places to go boating as well as kayaking. There are many small Ice cream treks as well. Near the car parking space, there are washrooms which are available free of cost and they are clean. I would recommend visiting the place during hot season, it might get slippery if it rains.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jamie W. 1 year ago on Google • 114 reviews
    Beautiful national park with many routes to explore. Great for families, dogs and anyone who’s looking to explore a bit of Germany. East access to trails via car parks with free parking. Can be a little hard to find via Google maps.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ian 7 months ago on Google • 110 reviews
    Plan, plan and plan. I thought a few hours around this national park would give me a good look at the place but not even close. There is so much to do here! There are plenty of car parks, all of which I found were 'pay and display', each with their own features. The river has multiple beaches to visit, a boat tour to go on which even on a hot day mid-week had a 10 minute queue so nothing major. I will be back in Germany soon, mainly to visit this park and spend a couple of days walking the river, crossing the bridges, taking the boat and exploring some beaches. A definite must-go if you are in the area. Cannot recommend it enough.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Weihsuan S. 2 years ago on Google
    A wonderful place to get close and respect the nature. Well designed and maintained hiking routes. Much appreciated how beautiful it is.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Santa R. 9 months ago on Google • 33 reviews
    Very beautiful place were to relax or hike or just walk. There are Lots of amazing landscapes. Can wonder around for A week and even then you will not see it all! I loved it and for sure will go there again! ❤️💚❤️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Someya P. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing.You can reach the national park by your car or by public transport by train and then bus!! The national park is spread across hundreds of sqkm so its divided in 4sections for hiking (plenty of bus stops inside the park). You can also take ferry ride back to Einruhr and two other stops from the reservoir inside the park. It's situated in Achen in Germany near Belgian border. We took the hiking route from Einruhr to Gemund as it gives the view of forest and the Obersee lake. Please contact me at instagram @hungrytraveler.germany for more info.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 wen75moors 3 years ago on Google
    Love it. So many nice places to go and walk. As it is so big you won't run into many people. Lots of deciduous trees making the colour scene amazing. Have seen a few more lovely walking routes so will definitely be back. Hopefully when there is a bit of snow 😁
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mohammad-Al F. 11 months ago on Google • 37 reviews
    Something is happening in the Eifel National Park that has not happened to this degree anywhere else in North Rhine-Westphalia: expansive forests and open landscapes are returning to the wilderness! The Eifel National Park, which was founded in 2004 and spans some 110 square kilometres, is still classed as a “National Park in development”. Conservation areas within this category have thirty years to allow at least three quarters of the area to return to nature – it is only then that they fulfil the international National Park criteria. And over half of the area is already operating in line with the National Park motto “Let nature be nature”; in other words, humans are leaving nature to live by its own rules. This allows thousands of endangered animal and plant species to propagate in the special and newly created habitats. Thus, rare animal species like black storks, Eurasian eagle owls and wild cats can find the safe havens vital to their survival in the Eifel National Park. Protecting the natural environment, including these habitats and their inhabitants is the main objective of the Eifel National Park. Experience the fascinating process of the newly developing wilderness at close quarters! Watch wild animals, roam the natural beech and mixed forests, and enjoy magical panoramic views of the impressive lakelands or the open grassland of the Dreiborn Plateau. Discover the region under your own steam or enjoy a guided tour by one of our expert rangers or forest guides. There is plenty to discover – whatever the season! Enjoy your experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gorkie 2 years ago on Google
    It's an ideal place for a bike ride or a little riverside walk. The river and the scenery are fantastic.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leonardo G. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible place, long bikes tracks. Please rent a e-bike to enjoy the hole day!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oguz K. 3 years ago on Google
    Really a great parc with a lot of variation of nature and things to see. Plenty of hikes can be found here, you can spend almost a full day here by hiking, biking etc. Went here between Christmas and New Year but it was still not that crowded
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 maliheh g. 10 months ago on Google
    Great trails, clean and beautiful nature, you can walk, cycle or ride a boat there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 igor w. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for walk. The view is unforgettable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Harjuno Perwironegoro (. 1 year ago on Google
    lovely place for a hike. There are routes for varying intensities so don't worry if you're not a big hiker
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 adyline c. 2 months ago on Google • 55 reviews New
    Oh I loved this place and we took about 2.5 - 3 hour walking route through nature and snow. It was peaceful and we got to see an abandoned church after some hike. You also get to get a really nice bridge view

  • 5/5 Sergey G. 11 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    The beautiful national park is conveniently located close to the Netherlands, making it the perfect destination for a weekend getaway. With easy access and a variety of recreational activities, the park is ideal for easy family hikes or bike rides. Few big lakes are connected by modern and quiet electric ferries.

  • 5/5 Maria T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Was very nice (Original) War sehr schön

  • 5/5 parinaz n. 1 year ago on Google
    It was a nice and peaceful place.😌

  • 5/5 Michael B. 3 years ago on Google
    Top

  • 4/5 Frank S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) pure nature (Original) Natur pur

  • 5/5 Claudia G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful landscape to be preserved !! (Original) Wunderschöne Landschaft, die es zu bewahren gilt!!

  • 5/5 Hob k. 3 years ago on Google
    Sehr schöne große Touren möglich selbst bei "schlechtem Wetter" Zu Fuß oder mit dem Rad Man sollte genügend Proviant mitnehmen

  • 5/5 Desiree S. 3 years ago on Google
    Prachtige omgeving en de camperplaats bij gemund, schleiden is top. Jammer dat de douches gesloten zijn vanwege corona maatregelen.

  • 5/5 Monika L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice and versatile (Original) Sehr schön und vielseitig

  • 5/5 Johnathan L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wow !! (Original) Waauw!!

  • 5/5 Nadine O. 3 years ago on Google
    Ein wunderschöner Fleck Erde, super zum Wandern, Fahrrad fahren und zum erholen

  • 5/5 Jannis R. 3 years ago on Google
    Es ist sehr schön in der Natur zu seien, und die Wege sind sehr gut ausgebaut, und auch gut ausgeschildert. Leider ist dort nur an Wochenenden sehr viel los, so dass es fast garantiert ist, dass man keine Tiere sieht.

  • 5/5 Ralph K. 3 years ago on Google
    Ein Paradies für Stand Up Paddling, Biken und Wandern.

  • 4/5 Hans M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Just beautiful.... (Original) Einfach nur schön....

  • 5/5 A.N. P. 3 years ago on Google
    Einfach zu empfehlen gerade in den Abendstunden hat man sehr schönen Ausblick auf die Sterne und die Milchstraße!

  • 5/5 Rainer W. 3 years ago on Google
    Ein Wald auf dem Weg zum Urwald. Wunderschön.

  • 5/5 Marieke Z. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a beautiful scenery.

  • 5/5 Sacharja W. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful scenery, nice routes for hiking and perfect for good weather.

  • 5/5 Vinita D. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice, quiet, calm & peaceful get away. Great place for hiking. Different landscape compared to others places in NRW

  • 5/5 Abi 2 years ago on Google
    Paradise♥️😊

  • 5/5 Bina B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastically exactly like in the pictures (Original) Traumhaft genau wie auf den Bildern

  • 5/5 Catherine S. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a beautiful area! Great for walking, trekking and cycling by the water, with beautiful views from the top of the dam. There is also a self-service café there, with very good cake and pies.

  • 5/5 Alvaro L. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing national park, there is a lot of outdoor recreation to do and there is no way you can get bored!

  • 5/5 The_Last_Don 6 months ago on Google
    Good hiking experience 💪🏻❤️👍🏻

  • 5/5 Impulz34 2 years ago on Google
    Great national park... Great hiking and wide views...

  • 4/5 Dippy Nikki (. 2 years ago on Google
    A nice area to walk in but you need to be careful which parts you go to if you have a small child, unless you have a backpack child carrier because the slopes and uneven terrain is difficult for little legs

  • 5/5 Saskia N. 7 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Stunning place to ride your motorcycle! Definitely recommend; especially for riders in flat countries like the Netherlands. Beware of the sudden hairpins; they are not separately signposted as they would be in the Netherlands; but they can be one of any corner after a sign for 'many turns ahead'. Some corners even had a wider centrepart to keep motorcyclists safe. Mix of fabulous asfalt and some crumbly bits with grit on the road.

  • 5/5 Pankaj S. 9 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place for hiking with picturesque landscapes. There is an easy trail and one long trail which goes through the forest and the mountain. The easy one will take 2-3 hours to complete if you are starting from Heimbach parking but the long one to the top is 4-5 hours trek one way so you will need a transport to come back to Heimbach car park. There are buses every hour but the last one is at 6PM.

  • 5/5 pit c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent (Original) Magnifique

  • 5/5 Eugen S. 3 years ago on Google
    Sehr schöner Urlaubstag

  • 4/5 Lala E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place to hike and unwind, only a little bit was saved on benches and rubbish bins when setting up the hiking trails (Original) Sehr schöner Ort um zu Wandern und die Seele baumeln zu lassen, lediglich an Bänken und Mülleimern wurde bei Errichrung der Wanderwege etwas gespart

  • 5/5 chris l. 3 years ago on Google
    Einmal völlige Ruhe und abschalten.das geht hier sehr gut.(wenn man Handy ausmacht, natürlich.)

  • 5/5 Adamski K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An ideal place for long walks ?? (Original) Idealne miejsce na długie spacery ??

  • 5/5 Dirk B. 3 years ago on Google
    Sehr schöne Wanderwege... Natur pur!!!

  • 5/5 Justin N. 3 years ago on Google
    Goeie plek om te ?

  • 5/5 سمية �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice (Original) Sehr schön

  • 5/5 Torsten F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice national park (Original) Sehr schöner Nationalpark

  • 4/5 Ich D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Class landscape (Original) Klasse Landschaft

  • 5/5 Holger N. 3 years ago on Google
    Super Motorradstrecken rund um den Rursee

  • 4/5 Maria W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice . Something for everyone. Whether boating, sailing, hiking, cycling or eating well. (Original) Sehr schön . Für jeden etwas. Ob Boot fahren, segeln, wandern,Rad fahren oder gut essen.

  • 1/5 E. K. 3 years ago on Google
    WOCHENENDS brennen überall, nationalpakseitig, auch tagsüber feuer zum Kochen und Grillen...

  • 5/5 Oksana B. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing place for walking, walking and walking:)

  • 5/5 Abdul Moiz K. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing Nature park. Good for hiking and trail jogging or even camping. Lots of room for improvement regarding family experience especially with kids.

  • 4/5 Bram Vanden B. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing place to get some rest and tranquility. Beware don't go when it's a major holiday season.

  • 4/5 Jordy D. 4 years ago on Google
    The Eifel national Park is beautiful for walks or mountainbike trips. We went there at the end of summer and the nature is amazing. The locals don't speak English very well, which can cause some confusion every now and then, but it's part of the charm really!

  • 5/5 Mack 3 years ago on Google
    So beautiful. Miss this place.

  • 5/5 Germanas N. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place for hiking

  • 5/5 Avinandan Singh S. 3 years ago on Google
    Heaven on Earth in Simple Words ?

  • 5/5 Tom F. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing place for hiking and biking

  • 5/5 Dima K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place for cycling!

  • 5/5 Bernd �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice for hiking (Original) Schön zum Wandern

  • 5/5 Gert Jan B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful park. Today stage 2 of the wilderness trail from Einruhr to Gemünd over 20km. Very beautiful and varied walk. The route is well signposted. Well worth it. (Original) Prachtig park. Vandaag etappe 2 van de wildernistrail gelopen van Einruhr naar Gemünd over 20km. Hele mooie en afwisselende wandeling. De route is goed aangegeven. Zeer de moeite waard.

  • 5/5 Phil I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great place for multiple things. You can walk there for km and experience nature. The national park has meadows and forests, but also water. Especially at night the park turns into a must go for astrophotographers. Milky Way or currently the Neowise Comet can be seen there. The dam and Vogelsang are also great destinations and let you enlighten you about the history of Germany and the Nazi era. (Original) Ein toller Ort für mehrere Dinge. Man kann dort km seit wandern und die Natur erleben. Wiesen und Wälder, aber auch Wasser hat der Nationalpark zu bieten. Besonders bei Nacht verwandelt sich der Park zu einem must go für Astrophotographen. Milchstraße oder momentan der Neowise Komet sind dort zu erblicken. Die Talsperre sowie Vogelsang sind ebenfalls tolle Ausflugsziele und lassen einen über die Geschichte Deutschlands und NS Zeit aufklären.

  • 5/5 Thomas F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice area, great routes for a nice trip. (Original) Sehr schöne Gegend, super Strecken für einen schönen Ausflug.

  • 5/5 Wim S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful and peaceful. (Original) Prachtig en rustig.

  • 5/5 christel s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice walking area. Enough catering facilities (Original) Mooi wandel gebied. Genoeg horeca gelegenheden

  • 4/5 Daniel vd B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful cycle paths! (Original) Heerlijke fietspaden!

  • 5/5 Zbigniew D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful place worth visiting, (Original) Piękne miejsce warto odwiedzić,

  • 5/5 Joachim S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastically beautiful ??? (Original) Traumhaft schön ???

  • 5/5 Ingo S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Sehr gut

  • 5/5 Barend De W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful nature experience very quiet (Original) Mooie natuurbeleving heel rustig

  • 5/5 Sampada K. 3 years ago on Google
    Forests, streams, serene atmosphere, birds, breath of fresh air & lots of places to explore

  • 5/5 Jürgen B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Hiking and cycling paradise ... Nationslpark (Original) Wander und Fahrradparadies...Nationslpark

  • 5/5 Matthias N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) From the Kermeter car park there is a beautiful hiking trail across the forest to the Urfttalsperre. But this path is not for prams etc. Then you should choose the paved path. (Original) Vom Parkplatz Kermeter gibt es einen schönen Wanderwege quer durch den Wald zur Urfttalsperre. Dieser Weg ist aber nichts für Kinderwagen usw. Dann sollte man lieber den befestigten weg wählen.

  • 4/5 Christiane G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The wild way is a beautiful, barrier-free, informative route where young and old can have fun. In between, instead of the regular route, you have the opportunity to climb along a little off the beaten track. The ideal change for kids. The level of difficulty is not too high, so that even small children get their money's worth here Personally, I would have liked it if the path had been a little longer, but if necessary, you can walk it twice ? (Original) Der wilde Weg ist eine schöne barrierefreie informative Strecke, auf dem Groß und Klein ihren Spaß haben. Zwischendurch hat man die Möglichkeit statt dem regulären Weg, etwas abseits entlang zu klettern. Für Kids die ideale Abwechslung. Der Schwierigkeitsgrad ist dabei auch nicht zu hoch, so dass auch Kleinkinder hier auf ihre Kosten kommen Ich persönlich hätte es schön gefunden, wenn der Pfad etwas länger gewesen wäre, aber zur Not kann man ihn ja auch zwei mal laufen ?

  • 5/5 Heike P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great starting point for a great hike. The reward cake was fantastic! (Original) Toller Ausgangspunkt für eine super Wanderung. Der Belohnungskuchen war fantastisch!

  • 5/5 Myrthe p. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pretty fun but boring (Original) Best leuk maar saai

  • 5/5 marv 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastically beautiful view and great hiking opportunities very recommendable (Original) Traumhaft schöne Aussicht und super wander Möglichkeiten sehr zu empfehlen

  • 5/5 Kathy N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lovely walk, beautiful surroundings, only the distance on the signs is not correct (Original) Heerlijk gewandeld, prachtige omgeving,alleen de afstand die op de borden staat klopt niet

  • 5/5 Andrea D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ideal for hiking !! (Original) Zum Wandern ideal !!

  • 5/5 stephanie b. 3 years ago on Google
    Très belles randonnées. Beaucoup de castors

  • 5/5 Karin G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastically beautiful??? (Original) Traumhaft schön???


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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