On the third stage from Gemünd to Heimbach, you hike through the Kermeter. This ridge with its ancient beech forests was the decisive reason for the designation of the national park.
The bridge at the Kurpark in Gemünd is closed due to construction work. The third stage runs there. A detour is signposted (as of 22.01.2025).
On the third stage of the Wilderness Trail from Gemünd to Heimbach, you hike through the Kermeter. This ridge with its ancient beech forests was the decisive reason for the designation of the Eifel National Park.
Interesting stops along the way
- You start at the spa gardens in Gemünd.
- Impressive beech and oak forests of the "Kermeter" ridge accompany you.
- You can look forward to a fantastic view over the swaying treetops from the fire watch tower in Wolfgarten.
- Take a break at the Hotel-Restaurant "Kermeterschänke", your national park host.
- You can take a refreshing break at Mariawald Monastery and visit the only male Trappist monastery in Germany.
- Be impressed by the natural forest cell "Wiegelskammer".
- Your destination is the Heimbach National Park Gate.
Tips for a lazy day in Heimbach
- Heimbach National Park Gate in the railroad station with a free exhibition on the secrets of the beech forest with a walk-in audio play
- Hengebach Castle in Heimbach
- a kayak or canoe trip from Heimbach to Hürtgenwald-Zerkall on the Rur (possible from July 15 to February 28)
- the Jugendstil power station, whose tunnel still transports water from Lake Urft to Heimbach
- the Eifel Water Info Center, an interactive exhibition
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