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Hikes in Mendig

Rhineland-Palatinate,Germany

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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.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Mendig

Waldsee Rieden
Hiking Trail · Eifel
Traumpfad Waldseepfad Rieden
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4.0
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.
Genoveva Cave
Hiking Trail · Eifel
Traumpfad Four Mountains Route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
4.5
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!
Kottenheimer Winfeld
Hiking Trail · Eifel
Traumpfad Volcano Trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4.4
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.
View of Obermendig
Hiking Trail · Eifel
Traumpfädchen Mendiger Römerreich
recommended route Difficulty easy
2.9
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
5
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
Boardwalk to Erlenbrunnen
Hiking Trail · Eifel
Marxe Lay, Genovevahöhle and Erlenbrunnen near Bell - with dogs
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4
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
The Wingertsbergwand
Hiking Trail · Eifel
around Laacher See
recommended route Difficulty easy
4.2
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.
These basalt columns were once covered by a lava flow
Hiking Trail · Eifel
On the Volcano Trail
Premium content Difficulty moderate
4
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.
Arrival with the Pellenz railway in Kottenheim
Hiking Trail · Eifel
Kottenheim-Mayen 01.11.13, Eifelverein Bonn
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
No ratings (yet)
19.3 km
6:55 h
705 m
675 m
Along scarcely traveled paths widely through the East Eifel
Kottenheimer Winfeld
Hiking Trail · Eifel
Vulkanpfad reloaded and reversed - with dogs
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4
6.8 km
2:06 h
216 m
215 m
Circular hike on the Traumpfad Vulkanpfad.This time clockwise.
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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!

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  • 3 d
    Werner Kampmann 
    October 04, 2026
    Sehr schöne Tour. Besonders der begehbare Gänsehalsturm.Parken kostet unterdessen 6 Eur.
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    Busy trails Challenging Variety of paths Scenic
    Written October 04, 2026
  • September 16, 2026
    Wander - und Kraxelspass 
    Tolle Tour mit zahlreichen schönen Wegpassagen . Besonders gut gefallen haben mir die Passagen um den Hochsimmer sowie die spannenden Pfade im Basaltsteinbruch der Ettringer Lay. Auch die Basaltfelsen bei Kottenheim sind sehr lohnend. Viele schöne Pfade, Wiesen- und Waldrandpassagen. Sehr lohnende, durchaus Ausdauer fordernde Tour, vielen Dank fürs Einstellen.
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    Written September 16, 2026
  • August 31, 2026
    Rosi B
    August 31, 2026
    Wunderschöner abwechsungsreicher Weg! 5 Sterne auch für den/die Wegepaten/in.
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    Variety of paths Scenic
    Written August 31, 2026
  • August 09, 2026
    Philipp
    Toller Pfad mit den meisten Höhenmetern gleich zu Beginn. Super um Wanderschuhe einzulaufen. Naturpfad an einigen Strecken. Gegangen mit meinen Freunden Major und Flo
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    Written August 09, 2026
  • August 01, 2026
    Katrin
    August 01, 2026
    Toller Traumpfad. Kann die letzten Kommentare nicht verstehen, viele Rastmöglichkeiten und Bänke, auch nicht zugewachsen. Abwechslungsreiche Wege und Pfade. Perfekte, kleine Wanderung.
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    Written August 01, 2026
  • July 30, 2026
    Stefanie Albinus
    July 30, 2026
    Finde den Weg gut für Einsteiger wie mich. Zum Schluss gibt’s auch noch ein schönes Panorama. ☺️
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    Solitude
    Written July 30, 2026
  • June 06, 2026
    Dirk Deininger 
    Eine sehr schöne und abwechslungsreiche Wandertour mit vielen Highlights die etwas Kondition voraussetzt aber mit vielen Pausen auch ohne diese gut zu schaffen ist. Tolle Sehenswürdigkeiten. Mein Tipp: Marxe-Lay auf jeden Fall mitnehmen. Hier kann auch gut eine Pause gemacht werden, an Hochtisch und Hochbank. Aber dazu gibt es immer wieder Möglichkeiten mit tollem Ausblick. Kurz vor Ende der Tour eine wundervolle große alte Buche. Am Schluss noch etwas vom Eisenhaltigen Quellwasser des Erlenbrunnens mitnehmen.
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    Written June 06, 2026
  • June 06, 2026
    WanderBlog .
    May 27, 2026
    Sehr abwechslungsreicher Wanderweg mit vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten. Hat mir sehr gut gefallen.
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    Written June 06, 2026
  • May 14, 2026
    André
    Letzte Woche Samstag war ich dort bei sonnigem Wetter. Hier bietet sich eine ganze Reihe an Wechselreichen Sehenswürdigkeiten. Die Plätze für eine Rast liegen an sehr schönen Aussichtspunkten und lassen Raum für Ruhe. Eine gewisse Grundkondition sollte man hier mitbringen. Hier ist der Name Programm.
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    Written May 14, 2026
  • April 03, 2026
    karin
    Beautiful trails. Well marked. We loved it!
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    Written April 03, 2026
  • March 10, 2026
    Nicole L.
    Ich bin die Vier Berge Tour heute vormittag (Dienstag) gewandert und bin begeistert. Wunderschöne, abwechslungsreiche, Tour. Dank der tollen Beschilderung kann man sich nicht verlaufen, Rastmöglichkeiten gibt es mehr als ausreichend. Zum Glück ging ich gegen den Uhrzeigersinn, denn zum Ende hin kamen mir ein paar Wanderer entgegen. Wer, so wie ich, Ruhe möchte, startet idealerweise früh morgens. Geparkt habe ich am Erlenbrunnenparkplatz, aber es gibt diverse Park-/Startmöglichkeiten. Zweiräder sind mir nicht begegnet :)
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    Written March 10, 2026
  • February 15, 2026
    Roland Schmitt
    February 14, 2026
    Schöne Rundtour. Lediglich die Streckenabschnitte im Bereich der Autobahn waren nicht so gut.
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    Written February 15, 2026

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