Mendig, a small town in Mayen-Koblenz, Germany, offers numerous opportunities for hiking and walking. Mendig's geographical location is particularly attractive: it lies on the edge of the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park and at the foot of the Eastern Eifel. This combination of rolling hills and volcanic terrain makes the region an ideal place for outdoor activities.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Mendig
Hiking Trail
· Eifel
Traumpfad Waldseepfad Rieden
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
14.1 km
4:30 h
464 m
464 m
Experience dreamy valleys, quiet forest sections, and fantastic views of the volcanic landscape. Highlights include the Rieden forest lake and a magnificent 360° panorama from the Gänsehals tower.
Hiking Trail
· Eifel
Traumpfad Four Mountains Route
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
13.6 km
4:45 h
504 m
504 m
… four mountains in a circular route - idyllic valleys, quiet forests, and fantastic distant views. As a treat, there are rocks, gorges, caves, mighty tree giants, even an ant trail with its own bridge!
Hiking Trail
· Eifel
Traumpfad Volcano Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
6.5 km
2:00 h
234 m
234 m
Magnificent views of the volcanoes of the East Eifel, unique insights into the formation history of the fire-spewing mountains - a pleasurable journey into the era of the stone industry.
Hiking Trail
· Eifel
Traumpfädchen Mendiger Römerreich
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
3.6 km
1:15 h
114 m
114 m
The Roman legionnaire Mandius takes the hiker by the hand on this charming journey through time and tells exciting stories from Roman times on magical forest trails, past the moss-roofed hut through the idyllic Segbach valley and the villa view.
Hiking Trail
· Eifel
Short round Vier-Berge-Tour - with dogs
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.7 km
2:30 h
273 m
250 m
Hiking route reduced to about 8 kilometers from the nearly 13-kilometer long Traumpfad "Vier-Berge-Tour".Excerpt from the shortened hike:- Marxe Lay rock gorge- Genoveva Cave- Erlenbrunnen acid spring- Rauhbuur rock area
Hiking Trail
· Eifel
Marxe Lay, Genovevahöhle and Erlenbrunnen near Bell - with dogs
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.4 km
2:30 h
283 m
287 m
Circular hike, a kind of short version of the Traumpfad "Vier-Berge" near Bell.> Marxe Lay> Genovevahöhle> Erlenbrunnen
Hiking Trail
· Eifel
around Laacher See
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
12.1 km
3:16 h
143 m
144 m
Laacher See is not only the largest maar in Germany and the largest lake in Rhineland-Palatinate – it is also a natural and cultural area that definitely wants to be explored on foot. A detour to the Wingertsbergwand makes the volcanic activity of the Eifel region even more imaginable.
Hiking Trail
· Eifel
On the Volcano Trail
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Difficulty
moderate
6.4 km
2:15 h
207 m
207 m
From Bellberg, you have a view over the extinct Eifel volcanoes and into the depths of the Bellberg quarry.
Hiking Trail
· Eifel
Kottenheim-Mayen 01.11.13, Eifelverein Bonn
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
19.3 km
6:55 h
705 m
675 m
Along scarcely traveled paths widely through the East Eifel
Hiking Trail
· Eifel
Vulkanpfad reloaded and reversed - with dogs
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
6.8 km
2:06 h
216 m
215 m
Circular hike on the Traumpfad Vulkanpfad.This time clockwise.
There are many beautiful hiking tours in Mendig that appeal to both experienced hikers and families with children. One popular route leads to Laacher See, an impressive crater lake surrounded by dense forests. The trail there offers breathtaking views of the landscape around Mendig.
Another interesting option is the Lava Dome circular trail. This circular trail, which is about 12 kilometres long, leads through the former lava area of the Bellerberg and allows hikers to explore the fascinating volcanic landscape at close quarters. On the way, you pass various sights such as the Geysir Andernach or the German Volcano Museum.
For families with children, a visit to the Geo-Adventure Park Grubenfeld Maaßenberg is recommended. Here children can learn through play and have fun at the same time - climbing a climbing tower or taking a ride on the longest double rope slide in Europe.
The best seasons for hiking in Mendig are spring and autumn, when the temperatures are pleasant and nature is in full bloom or presents itself in the most beautiful colours. In summer it can get quite hot, so it is advisable to hike early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
In Mendig there are numerous well-signposted hiking trails and walking routes that start from various starting points. A map with all the trails and information about the difficulty levels and lengths of the routes is available at the local tourist office.
Whether you are an experienced hiker or a family outing - Mendig offers something special for everyone. The varied landscape, characterised by volcanism and unspoilt nature, makes this region an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. So pack your hiking boots and discover the fascinating hikes in Mendig!
Another interesting option is the Lava Dome circular trail. This circular trail, which is about 12 kilometres long, leads through the former lava area of the Bellerberg and allows hikers to explore the fascinating volcanic landscape at close quarters. On the way, you pass various sights such as the Geysir Andernach or the German Volcano Museum.
For families with children, a visit to the Geo-Adventure Park Grubenfeld Maaßenberg is recommended. Here children can learn through play and have fun at the same time - climbing a climbing tower or taking a ride on the longest double rope slide in Europe.
The best seasons for hiking in Mendig are spring and autumn, when the temperatures are pleasant and nature is in full bloom or presents itself in the most beautiful colours. In summer it can get quite hot, so it is advisable to hike early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
In Mendig there are numerous well-signposted hiking trails and walking routes that start from various starting points. A map with all the trails and information about the difficulty levels and lengths of the routes is available at the local tourist office.
Whether you are an experienced hiker or a family outing - Mendig offers something special for everyone. The varied landscape, characterised by volcanism and unspoilt nature, makes this region an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. So pack your hiking boots and discover the fascinating hikes in Mendig!
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