Eifel National Park — Attraction in Schleiden

Something is happening in the Eifel National Park that has not happened to this degree anywhere else in North Rhine-Westphalia: expansive forests and open landscapes are returning to the wilderness!

The Eifel National Park, which was founded in 2004 and spans some 110 square kilometres, is still classed as a “National Park in development”. Conservation areas within this category have thirty years to allow at least three quarters of the area to return to nature – it is only then that they fulfil the international National Park criteria. And over half of the area is already operating in line with the National Park motto “Let nature be nature”; in other words, humans are leaving nature to live by its own rules. This allows thousands of endangered animal and plant species to propagate in the special and newly created habitats. Thus, rare animal species like black storks, Eurasian eagle owls and wild cats can find the safe havens vital to their survival in the Eifel National Park. Protecting the natural environment, including these habitats and their inhabitants is the main objective of the Eifel National Park.

Experience the fascinating process of the newly developing wilderness at close quarters! Watch wild animals, roam the natural beech and mixed forests, and enjoy magical panoramic views of the impressive lakelands or the open grassland of the Dreiborn Plateau. Discover the region under your own steam or enjoy a guided tour by one of our expert rangers or forest guides. There is plenty to discover – whatever the season!

Enjoy...

🌐🌐🌐🌐🌐🌐🌐 Information: National Park Forestry Office Eifel

The Eifel National Park Forestry Office is one of 16 forest offices of NRW forest and wood - according to §19 of the National Park Ordinance Eifel is responsible to him the National Park Authority Eifel.

Majestic beech and oak forests, wide plateaus, natural streams, reservoirs and flourishing valley meadows characterize the landscapes of the national park.

In the established in 2004 and 110 square kilometers large protected area on more than 50 square kilometers for economic use.

In 2034 this will be the case over 80 square kilometers.

The Eifel National Park is one of a total of 16 areas in this protected area category in Germany.

As part of Wald und Holz NRW, our forestry office also performs forest law tasks on behalf of the state forestry...

Great national park with convenient public transport connections from Cologne or other North-Rhine-Westfalia cities. Hikes here are not as challenging as elsewhere in Germany. However the nature is in a pristine conditions and there are many sightworthy trails. Above all you should not miss the views over the dams and extensive rivers. I recommend the trail near Wilder Kermeter. The park is suitable for birdwatching and if you're lucky/patient ypu can even spot some of the bigger inhabitants of the wildlife. Buses run across the edges and between some of the popular areas of the park, however less frequently on the weekend for...