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Schleiden

Welcome to Schleiden, a charming destination in the district of Euskirchen, Germany. This Travel Guide provides you with all the important information for your stay and shows you the best sights and activities.

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Attractions in Schleiden


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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 391 m
Descent 432 m

Easy, family-friendly hike from the Vogelsang visitor park to the Urftsee, to the dam, and up to the Dreiborner Höhe, to the wasteland Wollseifen ...

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from Renate Porr,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.7 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 380 m
Descent 380 m

Through the Hergarten Forest, to Heimbachtal, Maria Wald Monastery and back.

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from Kalle Kubatschka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.7 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 333 m
Descent 318 m

Scenic ascent & descent with the highlight Kuckucksley are the trademarks of this route. From Gemünd, uphill southwest over the Lieberg to Morsbach.

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from Patrick Schmidder / Nordeifel Tourismus GmbH,   Eifel Tourismus GmbH
recommended route Difficulty difficult Multi-day route
Distance 83.9 km
Duration 21:00 h
Ascent 1,898 m
Descent 2,281 m

Enjoy unique views of the Rur, Ober, and Urft reservoirs on the Wilderness Trail. Relax as you walk through romantic stream valleys and impressive ...

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from Michael Lock,   StädteRegion Aachen
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 44.6 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 298 m
Descent 298 m

Relaxed along the water! Urft and Olef determine most of the route. In between, we cycle with constant ups and downs. Route junctions: 20, 30, ...

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from Patrick Schmidder / Nordeifel Tourismus GmbH,   Nordeifel Tourismus GmbH
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 16.7 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 195 m
Descent 194 m

Right in the heart of the Eifel National Park, the Wasserlandroute presents water cubed! From Einruhr, the hike follows the shore of the Obersee, ...

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from Michael Lock,   StädteRegion Aachen
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 3 closed
Distance 51.2 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 735 m
Descent 685 m

Discover on this stage the unique reservoir landscape of the Rur Reservoir between Einruhr and Gemünd in the heart of the Eifel National Park.

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StädteRegion Aachen
Hiking Trail · Eifel
Around Gemünd
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.2 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 450 m
Descent 450 m

Circular route through parts of the Eifel National Park (NSG Kermeter) and the NSG Meisberg, through the Urft valley, over Gemünd and Wolfgarten ...

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from Kalle Kubatschka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 180 m
Descent 180 m

Through the Scheckenbach valley and the Schafbach valley, you experience the peace and quiet of nature in the North Eifel.

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EifelSchleifen & EifelSpuren (Wegemanagement)
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 5
Distance 18 km
Duration 5:15 h
Ascent 491 m
Descent 313 m

Winding paths, colorful mixed forests of the Kuckuckslay, half-timbered buildings in the historic town center of Olef, ore mines and prospecting ...

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from Wolfgang Reh,   Eifel Tourismus GmbH
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Geographical location: Schleiden lies on the edge of the Eifel National Park and is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The town is located about 60 kilometres southwest of Cologne and is easy to reach by car or public transport.

Special features: The region is characterised by its picturesque villages, historic castles and palaces as well as a variety of hiking and cycling trails. One of the most famous attractions in Schleiden is the Mariawald Monastery, a former Cistercian monastery dating back to the 15th century.

Tourist attractions: In addition to the monastery, there are many other places worth seeing, such as Vogelsang IP Castle, which used to serve as a Nazi order castle, or Hellenthal Wildlife Park with its native animal species. Cultural Highlights & Events: For those interested in culture, there are numerous events every year, such as the international music festival "Eifeler Musiktage" or also the Christmas market at Burg Satzvey.

Culinary specialities: In Schleiden you can try regional specialities such as the famous Aachen Printen cake or also local beers from the Hirschsprung brewery.

Outdoor activities: The region is known for its diverse outdoor activities. Hiking, cycling and climbing are particularly popular here. In the summer months, you can also swim in the Rursee or enjoy water sports activities such as canoeing.

Best seasons: Spring and autumn are best for walking and cycling in Schleiden, as the weather is mild and nature is in full bloom. In winter, skiing is excellent at the Weißer Stein ski area near Hellenthal.

Rain days: On rainy days, it is a good idea to visit the Eifel Museum or even take a brewery tour at Brauhaus Hirschsprung.

Where is the most beautiful? Schleiden has many beautiful places, but one of the most picturesque places is undoubtedly the Urftsee with its crystal clear water surrounded by green forests.

Conclusion: All in all, a visit to Schleiden is definitely worthwhile! The town offers a perfect mix of history, culture and nature as well as numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. Whether alone or with family - Schleiden is always worth a trip!

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  • 3 d
    Peter Rauw
    October 04, 2026
    Eine schöne Wanderung mit toller Aussicht und schönen Pfaden entlang der Bachläufe.
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    Written October 04, 2026
  • 3 d
    Wandern-mit-kids.de Blog 
    October 03, 2026
    Sehr schöne Rundwanderung auf abwechslungsreichen Wegen ab Vogelsang IP. Am Wochenende durchaus (sehr) voll, insbesondere am Ufer des Uftstausees kann es zu Konflikten zwischen (e-)Fahrradfahrern und Wanderern kommen. Für meinen Geschmack ist der Wegabschnitt ab Vogelsang IP zur Viktor-Neels-Brücke und weiter am Urftstausee bis zur Staumauer insgesamt zu breit & zu befestigt, die imposante Landschaft macht das aber wieder mehr als wett. Hinter der Staumauer beginnt für mich der schönere Wegabschnitt hinauf zur Dreiborner Hochfläche und den Wüstungen der beiden Dörfer Wollseifen und Vogelsang (das häufig vergessen wird). Das Parken auf dem Gelände von Vogelsang IP kostet aktuell 6 € pro Tag, 2 Ladesäulen für e-Autos sind vorhanden.
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    Variety of paths Scenic Busy trails Weather depandant
    Written October 04, 2026
  • September 26, 2026
    Lö ni 
    Viiiiel Wald und eine traumhafte Ruhe. MMn sollte man früh losgehen. An Wegbelägen ist fast von allem was dabei. Hatte das Glück das auf dem Stück zwischen Brücke und Wildnistrail die Hirsche auf der anderen Seite der Urft im Wald rumgeröhrt haben.
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    Variety of paths Solitude
    Written September 26, 2026
  • September 25, 2026
    Manuela den Houdijker
    September 25, 2026
    navigatie nodig. wel prachtige uitzichten. goede wandelschoenen belangrijk.
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    Photo: Manuela den Houdijker, Community
    Written September 25, 2026
  • September 10, 2026
    Alexandra Becker 
    Sehr schöne Tour mit tollen Aussichten. Teilweise über Schotterwege, aber auch viel über Graswege
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    Variety of paths Scenic
    Written September 10, 2026
  • September 08, 2026
    Alexandra Becker 
    Sehr schöne Ausblicke aufs Wasser
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    Scenic Busy trails
    Written September 08, 2026
  • August 14, 2026
    Susanne Gimbel
    Sehr schöne Wanderung, angemessen, auch für Familien geeignet.
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    Written August 14, 2026
  • August 13, 2026
    Angelika Wagner
    July 25, 2026
    Das war unsere 37. Eifelschleife und die 1. neue im Schleidener Gebiet. Hier war die Beschilderung noch sehr gut. Die Tour war, wie der Titel schon sagt, ein Stadtspaziergang. Ich habe das 1. Mail erfahren, wie groß Schleiden doch ist. Die angegebenen 1:15 h für die Runde sind etwas knapp, wenn man sich die Besonderheiten etwas näher anschauen möchte, aber das muss jeder für sich entscheiden.
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    Variety of paths
    Written August 13, 2026
  • August 12, 2026
    Ayla
    Als ich mit meiner Gruppe da war, waren wir alle sehr fasziniert, viele tolle Tiere und viel Natur. Man hatte Spaß und war direkt in jagt Fieber🤩😁
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    Written August 12, 2026
  • August 10, 2026
    WanderBlog .
    July 11, 2026
    Sehr schöne und abwechslungsreiche Wanderung. Hinter Dreiborn etwas monoton.
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    Video: WanderBlog ., Thomas Ross - WanderBlog
    Written August 10, 2026
  • August 08, 2026
    Danny Deroo
    Very nice route, only between Kall and Gemünd the path goes into a walking path only.
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    Variety of paths Scenic
    Written August 08, 2026
  • August 01, 2026
    Carsten Christians
    August 01, 2026
    Diese Eifelschleife wurde erst in diesem Frühjahr eröffnet. obwohl ich noch nicht alle neuen Eifelschleifen gegangen bin, halte ich diese für die beste, unter den neuen. Die Wege sind sehr abwechslungsreich, es gibt tolle Aussichten und ab und zu führt der Weg über den Wildnis-Trail.
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    Photo: Carsten Christians, Community
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    Challenging Variety of paths Scenic
    Written August 01, 2026

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