2nd Stage: Wilderness Trail

Views, insights, perspectives - daily hiking tips "Wilderness Trail Stage 2"
The second stage of the Wilderness Trail is all about fascinating wide views. Not that these would be neglected in the other three stages - but here are some particularly beautiful ones, such as the view over the open Dreiborner plateau, which is illuminated by the radiant yellow of the blooming broom in early summer. Or the panoramic views of the Eifel lake plateau. Historical insights, on the other hand, are provided by the former NS-Ordensburg Vogelsang. Nature lovers can learn about the National Park on site in the exhibition "Wilderness Dreams".

The stage covers a distance of 20 kilometers, starting from Einruhr to Gemünd, passing by extensive bodies of water, fragrant flower meadows, and deep green forests.

Good to know: The stage is marked with the stylized wildcat symbol. Some altitude meters are climbed and the trail is challenging in places. A good athletic level is required.

The tour at a glance
The tour starts at the National Park Information Point in Einruhr. First, the path runs along the eastern shore of the Obersee to the Urft dam, which was once considered the highest dam in Europe at the time of its construction. This is followed by a steeper ascent, which is rewarded on the Dreiborner plateau with fantastic views of the grassland. Always one foot in front of the other, passing by the abandoned village of Wollseifen and the former NS-Ordensburg Vogelsang. Are your feet slowly but surely getting heavy? The two viewpoints Kickley and Modenhübel are perfect for short breaks. Then it goes downhill into the Urft valley and to Gemünd, where the day can end comfortably. Restaurants and cafes along the route can be found in Einruhr, Vogelsang, and Gemünd.

Some highlights of the second stage of the Wilderness Trail are…
… the views of the Eifel lake plateau
… the impressive Urft dam
… the abandoned village of Wollseifen
… the former NS-Ordensburg Vogelsang
… the Eifel view Modenhübel and the viewpoint Kickley