Eifelsteig
308.2 km from Monschau to Simmerath N. Along the way you climb 6,752 m and descend 7,468 m; the highest point is at 660 m. Walking time about 96 h – comfortably done in 16 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 10 °C
Along the way
- km 0.4 Steling Summit · 658 m
- km 0.8 Eifelblick Mützenich "Steling" Viewpoint
- km 5.8 Eifelblick Kierberg Viewpoint · 450 m
- km 6.6 Engelsley Viewpoint · 495 m
- km 6.6 Teufelsley Viewpoint
- km 7.8 Perlenau Viewpoint
- km 13.3 Eifelblick Perdsley Viewpoint
- km 15.8 Uhusley Viewpoint
- km 17.1 Am weissen Kreuz Shelter
- km 23.4 Wolfshügel Viewpoint
- km 24.6 Schlachteberg Shelter
- km 24.6 Herbert's Eck Viewpoint
- km 25.5 Eichhardt Shelter
- km 34.2 Wollseifenblick Viewpoint
- km 34.2 Aussichtspunkt SternenBlick "Sternenpark" Viewpoint
- km 35.5 Modenhübel Summit · 485 m
- km 35.5 Eifelblick Modenhübel Viewpoint · 503 m
- km 41.8 Hohenfrieder Hütte Shelter
- km 42.6 Kuckucksley Shelter
- km 44.2 Knoppen Hütte Shelter
- km 56.7 Eifelblick Königsberg Viewpoint
- km 59.6 Gronrechsmühle Shelter
- km 63.0 Blick über Nettersheim Viewpoint
- km 74.6 Schillertsberg Summit · 504 m
- km 75.8 Hütte-am Brotpfad Shelter
- km 82.1 Gewässersystem der Oberen Ahr Viewpoint
- km 82.9 Kalvarienberg Summit · 523 m
- km 82.9 Eifelblick Kalvarienberg Viewpoint
- km 88.4 Panoramablick Dollendorf Viewpoint
- km 91.7 JGV Leudersdorf Shelter
- km 100.4 Blick nach Niederehe Viewpoint
- km 102.2 Auf Döckel Viewpoint
- km 103.0 Weinberg Summit · 554 m
- km 107.3 Eifelalm Erlebnisgastronomie Hut
- km 115.4 Rother Kopf Summit · 566 m
- km 115.4 Rundblick „Rother Kopf“ am Eifelsteig Viewpoint
- km 118.3 Auberg Summit
- km 119.1 Munterley Summit · 482 m
- km 120.8 Hustley Viewpoint
- km 121.6 Helenenquelle Spring
- km 125.4 Aussichtsturm Dietzenley Viewpoint
- km 125.4 Dietzenley Viewpoint
- km 133.4 Nerother Kopf Summit · 659 m
- km 139.8 Blick auf Kurpark Daun Viewpoint
- km 140.2 Dunaris-Quelle Spring
- km 141.8 Mäuseberg Summit · 561 m
- km 141.8 Dronketurm Viewpoint
- km 142.2 Priorfels Viewpoint
- km 143.5 Schalkenmehrener Maar Viewpoint
- km 143.9 Naturfreibad Schalkenmehrener Maar Bathing spot
- km 149.0 Tellerley Viewpoint
- km 150.3 Hütte am Waldsee Shelter
- km 151.5 Lieserblick Viewpoint
- km 154.9 Rulandhütte Shelter
- km 156.1 Bergfried Viewpoint
- km 156.5 Biermanns-Ruh Viewpoint
- km 158.2 Philosopheneck Viewpoint
- km 161.9 Burgblick Viewpoint
- km 179.0 Scheibigenberg Summit · 305 m
- km 187.1 Haubel Summit · 284 m
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 16 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Am weissen Kreuz
Stage ends near Eifelblick Königsberg
Stage ends near Schillertsberg
Stage ends near Rother Kopf
Stage ends near Nerother Kopf
Stage ends near Rulandhütte
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Eifelsteig” trail?
About 308.2 km, from Monschau to Simmerath N. The route is not fully continuous in the map data, so the real length may be a little longer.
How much elevation gain does the “Eifelsteig” trail have?
About 6,752 m of ascent and 7,468 m of descent. The lowest point is at 138 m, the highest at 660 m.
How long does the “Eifelsteig” trail take?
Plan for about 96 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 16 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Eifelsteig” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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