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!

The Wilderness Trail spans four daily stages and covers a total of 85 kilometres, passing through the wild beauty of the Eifel National Park. From Monschau-Höfen in the south to the northernmost point of the National Park at Hürtgenwald-Zerkall, the trail reveals the varied landscapes in the 11,000 hectare National Park.

There is a lot to experience in the 110 sq kilometre Eifel National Park! You can either set off on a journey of discovery on your own or you can head out on a guided tour. Our National Park rangers offer guided walks several times a week – they are free and you don’t need to sign up in advance.

The Eifel National Park offers special habitats for many plants, animals and fungi. These habitats are characterised by natural deciduous forests, species-rich meadows, jagged rocks, small streams and large lakes!

The National Park hiking map allows you to plan your own individual walks. If you want to follow an existing tour, you can follow a signposted theme tour round walk, the Wilderness Trail or the Creation Trail.

A multitude of sights ensure a sensational stay in the Eifel National Park region. You can visit Monschau Castle and Vogelsang IP, daffodil meadows and sandstone rock formations, as well as Steinfeld Monastery, Mariawald Abbey and plenty more – no matter what your taste, there is sure to be something for everyone!

In January 2004, the Eifel National Park, which measures some 110 square kilometres, was founded as the first (and to date only) National Park in North Rhine-Westphalia. There are 16 National Parks in Germany at present.

The Eifel National Park area and its surroundings feature rocks from three different geological periods: 550 to approximately 400 million years ago, during the Cambrium and Ordovician periods, marine sedimentation was deposited, which …

Since Eifel National Park was founded, over 40 accommodation and food establishments have been awarded the “National Park host” seal of approval. You can find comfortable accommodation and establishments serving regional food and drink …

Eifel National Park Centre offers guided tours, special programmes for groups, school classes and pre-schoolers as well as excellent barrier-free accessibility. The "Dreams of the Wilderness" has been certified by "Tourismus für Alle" and described as being appropriate to the target group.