The Volcanic Eifel is a beautiful, varied region in Germany. You will find mountains, vast landscapes, waterfalls, maars, charming villages, castles, and much more. But sometimes you don’t need major tourist attractions to spend a nice afternoon. Now take Gillenfeld’s barefoot path. It is no longer maintained, but you can have fun there. Or the waterfall at the Maria Marthental Monastery. Many people visit the monastery and the beautiful church, but forget to walk into the forest to go to the beautiful waterfall. Follow the guide and discover some nice, little-known places!
Location Volcanic Eifel
The Volcanic Eifel is the easternmost part of the Eifel. You will find the Volcanic Eifel below Bonn and Cologne, between the Rhine and Moselle. One of the most famous cities in the region is undoubtedly the castle town of Cochem on the Moselle. You will also find Daun, Kaisersesch, Gerolstein, Maria Laach, Manderscheid and Bitburg.
Gillenfeld: barefoot path
Location of Gillenfeld and the barefoot path
The village of Gillenfeld is located just beyond the Pulvermaar when coming from Daun. To get to Daun, take the A48 from Koblenz or the A61 from Bonn. Then take the 257 and then towards Gillenfeld and Maren. In Gillenfeld you can go to a funny barefoot path in the middle of a forest. To do this, turn right in the village and follow the arrows Waldschule”. You arrive at a dead end street. Leave the car here and enter the forest on foot via the Rad-Moselpad. About 200 meters further