Eifel National Park[dead link] is in the north Eifel in Western Germany.
Understand[edit]
History[edit]
The nature resort opened in 2006. Before that it was a combat training area for British troops.
Landscape[edit]
A lot of hills and forests. There is also a big dam (Ruhrtalsperre). Villages in the valleys are 300 metres above sea level and the hills rise up to 600 metres.
Flora and fauna[edit]
Climate[edit]
There is a lot of snow in the winter.
Get in[edit]
By bus from Aachen is quite easy. The SB63 from Aachen central bus station takes around 1h20min to get to Einruhr.
Fees and permits[edit]
You have to pay around €1.50 for every night you sleep in the resort.
Get around[edit]
There are many hiking/bike trails and there is also a good bus network (they usually come every hour).
See[edit]
Looking down on the river dam lake from the hills surrounding it is really nice.
Do[edit]
Walking the nature walking trails. The total length of trails in the park is 85 km.
Buy[edit]
Honey made in the region.
Eat[edit]
Drink[edit]
Sleep[edit]
One can stay for less than €30 per person per night in the youth hostels. Camping in the wilderness is prohibited.
Lodging[edit]
Camping[edit]
Backcountry[edit]
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