The Eifel Crime Thriller Hiking Trail connects 11 locations from Eifel crime thrillers. It is divided into two routes of 18 and 20 km. Route 1 starts/ends in Hillesheim and is 18 km long.
The Eifelis a good crime destination for sleuths who are curious about the landscape and its people. Eifel crime novels are among the best in German-language suspense literature. The great thing is that the locations of the fictional murder chase really do exist and you can hike them. Around Hillesheim, where the famous pipe-smoking protagonist Siggi Baumeister is at home, a crime thriller hiking trail has been set up to the highlights of the novel scenes.
The complete crime thriller hiking tour is around forty kilometers long (divided into two routes of 18 and 20 kilometers), reveals the secrets of eleven crime thriller locations and, as a two-day vacation with an overnight stay in Hillesheim, is a perfect short trip for all those who love goosebumps and experiencing nature in equal measure. Jacques Berndorf, the "father" of Eifel crime thrillers, is a fan and connoisseur of the Eifel and set his adventures in the most picturesque places in the volcanic Eifel. An ancient quarry, spectacular views over the Eifel volcanoes, a growing waterfall and a massive medieval castle are the panorama for a pleasant shiver and enjoyment of nature all in one.
Route 1 is a shorter and more concentrated version of the murderously good excursion day. It is a day hike of around 18 kilometers to five of these crime scenes.
Tip:
The lively market town of Hillesheim with Café Sherlock, Germany's largest collection of crime novels and lots of other lovely restaurants and hotels is the heart of this hiking pleasure.
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