Traumpfädchen Eifeltraum

The route starts deep in the forest, at the Rhododendron parking lot. The recommended direction is clockwise, so you first follow the wide forest path parallel to the B258 westwards. Even on this first section, the mood rises, thanks to the magnificent beech forest. After the right turn at the first intersection, the traffic noise fades away and you arrive at the Reining hut, in the quiet nature between Kürrenberg and the Nitztal.

After a short meadow section, the path dives into the varied forest, with leaves quietly rustling underfoot. You lose considerable height until you reach a forest road and an intersection. Here the logos point right and the leisurely descent through the forest continues. Deep eroded valleys cross the route, which soon swings gently uphill again.

Now the forest becomes really exciting: low-growing oaks create a rustic atmosphere. Then delicate pines join in, stretching their crowns to bright heights. A spicy scent fills the air and golden-yellow broom bushes, as well as the rocks that repeatedly emerge, provide contrast to the greenery of the foliage. The highlight of this wonderful holiday mood is reached at the shelter at Bleiberg, where a rest area and a graceful dream lounger invite you to take a break. The view drifts carefree over the almost untouched Nitztal and the path name "Eifeltraum" perfectly describes the mood.

Further on, the diverse forest continues to fascinate and distracts from the climb back. And already the next highlight awaits: a refreshing round in the natural Kneipp basin! Refreshed in this way, the further ascent is not difficult and after some bends the forest stays behind and the route leads, for a change, through splendid meadows. Occasionally a woodland section interrupts the open landscape, making the views of the surroundings all the more charming. After a final climb, there is one last valley view from the forest edge before it goes back through the bright forest on a path to the starting point of this truly wonderfully relaxing circular hike.