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Eifelsteig (Stage 2) - The brittle charm of the Hohes Venn
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Eifelblick KierbergPhoto: Naturpark Nordeifel e.V.
The eye loses itself in the expanses of the "Hohes Fenn" nature park. An infinite peace emanates from this moor. The hedges along the way are covered with mosses and lichens, the birches sway gently in the wind and the Eifelsteig makes its way along narrow wooden footbridges on the border with Belgium. Wonderful views are offered over the next few kilometres.
The path runs directly along the border to Belgium. The region in the High Fagnes is very rich in water, numerous rushes and grasses cover the swampy area. After a break in Mützenich we continue along the small Laufenbach stream to Monschau. Arrived at the stage destination Monschau, it is worth visiting the Roman glassworks, the museum "Rotes Haus" and the historic mustard mill.
Highlights along the way:
- Palsen (Ice Age lakes) in the Hohes Venn
- Brewery Museum St. Vither-Straße
- Uraalt Scholl Village Museum, Mützenich
- cellar of rock Brewery Museum, Monschau
- Roman glassworks, Monschau- Foundation
-Scheibler-Museum Red House, Monschau
- Historical Mustard Mill Monschau
- Eifeler Photografica & Film Museum, Monschau
- Monschau Classical Music
- Happy Halloween, Halali and Christmas Market
Author’s recommendation
Hiking without luggage!
The Eifel Tourismus (ET) GmbH has compiled several-day hiking tours on the Eifelsteig for you.Book your individual hiking tour with us, including hotel, organised packed lunches and luggage transfer.
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Stay on the designated routes.
Note for hikers with dogs: Dogs are welcome on the Belgian route of the Eifelsteig through the Hautes Fagnes, but they must (!) be kept on a leash.
Tips and hints
Eifel Tourism (ET) Ltd.
Kalvarienbergstr. 1
54595 Prüm
Phone: +49 (0)6551 - 96 56 0
Fax: +49 (0)6551 - 96 56 96
E-mail: info@eifel.info
National Park Information Point Roetgen
Bundesstraße 22
52076 Roetgen
Phone: 02471 - 20 18
Roetgen Tourism e. V.Trade and tourist office
Mühlenstraße 2
52159 Roetgen
Phone: 02471 - 46 33 and 02471 - 84 78
Fax: 02471 - 6 77
Monschau Tourism Ltd.
Stadtstraße 16
52156 Monschau
Phone: 02472 - 80480
Fax: 02472 - 4534
www.monschau.de
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Route guidance
The Eifelsteig is completely signposted by logo.
Route character
The route runs mainly on beautiful natural paths and trails. On the first section to and through the "Hohes Venn" you can also find some asphalt roads. The route includes easy and medium ascents and descents.
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Public transport
How to get to the starting point Roetgen:
The nearest stop to the starting point is "Roetgen Bahnhof". Your personal connection information with tariff information for travelling by public transport is available at: www.avv.de
Way back to the starting point:
To get back to Roetgen by bus, get off at the bus stop "Parkhaus Schmiede", take bus 66 in the direction of Aachen Bushof and get off at the bus stop "Roetgen Bf.
Taxi Call:
Roetgen:
Choudrey A. Mietwagenservice Tel. 02471 / 13 42 07
Lux Thomas Taxi Geräteverleih Tel. 02471 / 47 55
Taxi Siemons Tel. 02471 / 8800
Getting there
For individual planning of your journey by car, use our route planner and enter "Bahnhofstraße, Roetgen" as your destination.Parking
START: Bahnhofstraße Roetgen (hiking station / horse pond), station of the former Vennbahn in RoetgenThere you can park your car for free and reach the starting point in 200 m distance.
TARGET: Monschau, parking lot Burgau
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Equipment
Backpacking, weatherproof clothing and sturdy shoes are recommended.
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