Tour data
6.1km
183
- 330m
202hm
208hm
03:30h
- Brief description
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This highly attractive circular tour connects two of the best-known and most impressive natural monuments in the Southern Eifel: the Teufelsschlucht (Devil's Gorge) and the Irreler Wasserfälle (rapids) with suspension bridge.
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Best season
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- Description
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A glance at the map reveals why this route is called the "Devil's Eight": its course resembles an eight and the Teufelsschlucht (Devil's Gorge) is also the first highlight of the hiking adventure. From now on, the trail runs through a fascinating world of mighty rock towers and wildly scattered boulders full of crevices, fissures and mysterious weathering. On the way down into the valley, you will soon hear the sound of rushing water: The Prüm rapids, known as the "Irrel Waterfalls", were formed by rockfalls at the end of the last ice age. Be sure to cross the Prüm once on the suspension bridge built in 2023! From the waterfalls, the route leads along the Hälbach stream up to the edge of the plateau and again through adventurous rocky panoramas. In the old millstone quarries, the circular traces of the chisels are clearly recognisable.
The highlights of the hike:
Teufelsschlucht Irreler Wasserfälle with suspension bridge Hop fields in the Prümtal valley Historic millstone quarries - Highest point
- 330 m
- Endpoint
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Naturparkzentrum Teufelsschlucht - Besucherzentrum, Ferschweilerstr. 50, 54668 Ernzen
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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Hiking clothing suitable for the weather and sturdy shoes are essential, rucksack provisions, especially water, are recommended.
- Safety instructions
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The trail requires sure-footedness and good footwear. It is not suitable for pushchairs and people with walking difficulties.
The numerous stone steps on the rocky paths can be slippery, especially in wet weather and in winter.
- Tips
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The Teufelsschlucht audio tour in the Lauschtour app reveals what Devil's Gorge and Irrel Waterfalls have to do with hop growing in the Prüm Valley.
- Author
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The tour Die "Teuflische Acht" - Naturparkzentrum Teufelschlucht is used by outdooractive.com provided.
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General info
Refreshment stop
Cultural/Historical
Insider tip
Flora
A lot of view
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