"Hochwaldblick" Loop Trail (Lo1)

From the parking lot at the village hall, the trail heads northward up the hills above Lorscheid. After just under 500 m, we reach a small rest area at the Meirather Kreuz, where there is a sign explaining the history of the former settlement of Meirath near Lorscheid. At this intersection, you can continue the trail in a northeasterly direction or take the first shortcut to the west toward the barbecue hut.

The path to the northeast continues and turns right onto a sandy trail leading to the Lorscheid water house. From there, the route follows a paved road to the first orchard meadow, which lies slightly off to the left. Here, an information board provides details about the many different tree species that have been planted here. The trail continues to the next orchard meadow with a bench. Here, too, we find interesting information about the varieties of apples and nuts that have been planted.

After another short stretch, we reach a biotope area with over 100 different plant species and various habitats for insects and small animals, such as deadwood boxes, an insect hotel, and a nature shelter.

The trail then leads back toward Meirather Kreuz, which we reach again after a total of 2.8 km.

From here, the trail leads toward the barbecue hut. There is an ideal rest area there with play facilities for children. The trail continues through a small wooded area back toward the village. In the village, we reach the intersection with Hauptstraße, where the local restaurants are located. From here, the trail leads to the children’s playground with the newly built hiking hut, a great spot to rest and relax.

To return to the starting point, the route runs below the village along a nature trail, then through Mühlenweg and Waldstraße back to the parking lot.