9 Activities
The Way to Monschau With Nature, Beer and All Kinds of Deer
Starts from
Cologne
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
9
Duration
11 hours
Length
69 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Cologne
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
11 hours
Length
69 mi
Jon Glavinas
Travel Expert
- Keep your eyes out for all the exotic wildlife in Eifel National Park.
- Join the locals for a brisk walk around Monschau village with timber cottages and stunning greenery.
- Stop for a world-class beer near the Belgium-German border.
If you are looking for a real taste of traditional Germany, Monschau has lots of great experiences to offer. This route will first take you to a magical castle before taking you through Eifel National Park. The park hosts some of the most magnificent nature in the region, as well as a collection of eclectics and quirky wildlife.
When you arrive in Monschau, it'll be time for lunch, where you can indulge in a range of German classics to keep your taste buds happy and your body ready for the next part of the day. Take a hike to allow the river of the village where you'll pass the timber cottages, cobblestone streets, and enchanting nature and get a feel for the quaint mood of the town. You'll stop for a top-notch beer after your walk - after all, this is where Belgium meets Germany, two countries that are known for their fantastic beer.
Also, you'll get a chance to one more breathtaking view in over two enormous valleys with a small village in the middle. Finally, you can head down to the village for a meal before making the drive back. Strap yourself in, this one's sure to get you dashing to start your road trip.
When you arrive in Monschau, it'll be time for lunch, where you can indulge in a range of German classics to keep your taste buds happy and your body ready for the next part of the day. Take a hike to allow the river of the village where you'll pass the timber cottages, cobblestone streets, and enchanting nature and get a feel for the quaint mood of the town. You'll stop for a top-notch beer after your walk - after all, this is where Belgium meets Germany, two countries that are known for their fantastic beer.
Also, you'll get a chance to one more breathtaking view in over two enormous valleys with a small village in the middle. Finally, you can head down to the village for a meal before making the drive back. Strap yourself in, this one's sure to get you dashing to start your road trip.
If you are looking for a real taste of traditional Germany, Monschau has lots of great experiences to offer. This route will first take you to a magical castle before taking you through Eifel National Park. The park hosts some of the most magnificent nature in the region, as well as a collection of eclectics and quirky wildlife.
When you arrive in Monschau, it'll be time for lunch, where you can indulge in a range of German classics to keep your taste buds happy and your body ready for the next part of the day. Take a hike to allow the river of the village where you'll pass the timber cottages, cobblestone streets, and enchanting nature and get a feel for the quaint mood of the town. You'll stop for a top-notch beer after your walk - after all, this is where Belgium meets Germany, two countries that are known for their fantastic beer.
Also, you'll get a chance to one more breathtaking view in over two enormous valleys with a small village in the middle. Finally, you can head down to the village for a meal before making the drive back. Strap yourself in, this one's sure to get you dashing to start your road trip.
When you arrive in Monschau, it'll be time for lunch, where you can indulge in a range of German classics to keep your taste buds happy and your body ready for the next part of the day. Take a hike to allow the river of the village where you'll pass the timber cottages, cobblestone streets, and enchanting nature and get a feel for the quaint mood of the town. You'll stop for a top-notch beer after your walk - after all, this is where Belgium meets Germany, two countries that are known for their fantastic beer.
Also, you'll get a chance to one more breathtaking view in over two enormous valleys with a small village in the middle. Finally, you can head down to the village for a meal before making the drive back. Strap yourself in, this one's sure to get you dashing to start your road trip.
Jon Glavinas
Travel Expert
- Keep your eyes out for all the exotic wildlife in Eifel National Park.
- Join the locals for a brisk walk around Monschau village with timber cottages and stunning greenery.
- Stop for a world-class beer near the Belgium-German border.
Day Itinerary
9 Activities
Day 1
69 mi2 mi
A Monschau Adventure
Take this route to Monschau for a quaint escape. On the way, you'll stop in to visit a historical and magical castle and explore one of Germany's best national parks filled with exotic creatures. In Monschau you'll have a traditional lunch, join hikers over a small section of a trek and stop in at the local brewery before visiting another stunning lookout and hearty dinner on the way back.
10:0045 min
Konradsheim Castle
Castle
Open Details
Konradsheim castle is perfectly situated on the way to Monschau and is a gorgeous historical landmark that makes for a great stop. The case is stated next to a golf course with a restaurant, and you can walk up to the castle and take in the gorgeous scenery and serenity of the grounds while stretching your legs to prepare for the next part of the route.
31.5 mi
1 hr 20 min
12:1545 min
Victor Neels Bridge
Bridge
Open Details
The last stop before Monschau is a thrilling one. Victor-Neels-Brucke is no ordinary bridge. Firstly, it's positioned in the dead centre of the Eifel National Park known for its stunning natural landscape and home raccoons, deer, lynxes, wild cats, moufflons, falcons and many other special species. While the bridge is spectacular and you should definitely walk across it, the journey to the bridge is half the pleasure of this stop, so be sure to soak it up.
27 mi
1 hr 10 min
14:155 min
Car Park
Parking
Open Details
Park your car along the shores of the Roer River. Exploring Monschau on foot will be a breathtaking journey – you can marvel at its half-timbered houses while tucking into some delicious local fare for lunch. Then take an afternoon hike to soak up nature's beauty before popping along to sample a few tasty brews at the brewery!
0.2 mi
5 min
14:301 hr
Flosdorff
German Restaurant
Open Details
Let the charming village of Monschau transport you to another time and place, with its timbered cottage houses, cobbled streets and locals bustling around. Stop into one of the beloved restaurants in town for an energizing lunch at Flosdorff; enjoy their hearty dishes. And that's not all; they also offer a daily changing seasonal specials, so you can explore more traditional German delicacies.
0.3 mi
10 min
15:451 hr
Monschau City Park
Park
Open Details
After lunch, it's time to join in one of the village's favourite past times and what many visitors come to enjoy - a lovely hike. Start your walk in City Park (Stadtpark) and follow the river until the park ends, and then you can follow the outside of the park around and back to the starting point. This walk will help you soak up the diverse beauty of the town, from the buildings, river and greenery.
0.4 mi
10 min
17:001 hr
Zum Haller
Beer Bar
Open Details
No Eifel visit is complete without a try of the local beers. Join the hikers and bikers that congregate in Monschau for a tasty afternoon beer by the river. Try a new craft or wheat beer and enjoy it outside under the sun and in the quaint mood of the village.
Make sure you get your spot at the Haller and reserve on the website ahead of time. The restaurant is popular, and tables go quickly.
Make sure you get your spot at the Haller and reserve on the website ahead of time. The restaurant is popular, and tables go quickly.
11 mi
30 min
18:305 min
Car Park
Parking
Open Details
Ready for a remarkable adventure? Park your car here and explore the stunning trails leading up to a captivating viewpoint. Make sure you stay until nightfall, when dinner awaits in the charming mountain village!
0.6 mi
20 min
19:0015 min
Eifel-Blick Wolfshügel
Scenic Lookout
Open Details
Eifel-Bick Wolfshügel sits 360m above the landscape below, and offers a view of the village below and the valleys that surround it. From the viewpoint, you will admire the Obersee and the Buhlert forests in the distance, as well as the Rur Bridge that was built in the 19th century.
On site, a panorama board provides helpful orientation and information about the surrounding landscape. It can only be accessed on foot, and is located just off the Eifelsteig hiking trail. To get there, start at the Rur bridge in Einruhr and follow the path markings for the Eifelsteig - after a short but steep climb up you'll reach the viewpoint.
On site, a panorama board provides helpful orientation and information about the surrounding landscape. It can only be accessed on foot, and is located just off the Eifelsteig hiking trail. To get there, start at the Rur bridge in Einruhr and follow the path markings for the Eifelsteig - after a short but steep climb up you'll reach the viewpoint.
0.7 mi
15 min
19:301 hr 30 min
Eifelhaus
Restaurant
Open Details
Now after all that peering over the village, it's time explore the heart of it for dinner. Restaurant Eifelhaus serves hearty German specialities in the tranquillity of the nearby river and park next door.
It was formerly a school building that has been transformed into a cosy haven, adorned with modern furnishings and vibrant colours. There is also a beer garden – an ideal location for relaxing outdoors or simply enjoying the tranquil views of the Obersee.
It was formerly a school building that has been transformed into a cosy haven, adorned with modern furnishings and vibrant colours. There is also a beer garden – an ideal location for relaxing outdoors or simply enjoying the tranquil views of the Obersee.