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Traumpfad Heidehimmel Volkesfeld

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  • Durch die Wabener Wacholderheide
    Durch die Wabener Wacholderheide
    Photo: Klaus-Peter Kappest, Traumpfade im Rhein-Mosel-Eifel-Land

Medicinal mineral water and juniper heaths, lush meadows in bloom, fragrant heaths, tranquil forests and overwhelming panoramic views enchant the hiker. Rustic refuge huts invite the hiker to a break, a drink at the mineral spring “Sauerbrunnen” gives him refreshment.

moderate
Distance 9.3 km
3:00 h
310 m
310 m
528 m
344 m

Highlights at Traumpfad

  • Volkesfeld juniper heaths with the Riethel cross
  • Unspoilt Wabern Heath with its refuge hut
  • Falkley View
  • Florian’s Hut with its beautiful view of the Nette valley
  • Medicinal mineral water spring “Sauerbrunnen”
  • Panorama views

Author’s recommendation

 

 Vergessen Sie nicht eine Wasserflasche zum Auffüllen für die Heilquelle "Sauerbrunnen".

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Author
Nicole Pfeifer
Update: March 28, 2023
Premium route awarded the "Deutsches Wandersiegel"
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
528 m
Lowest point
344 m
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Track types

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Rest stops

Hotel-Restaurant Eifler Seehütte
Wacholderhütte in Langscheid

Safety information

Safety guidance – stay safe whilst hiking on the Traumpfade/Traumpfädchen

Hikers like narrow pathways, unspoilt natural trails (leading over the forest floor, across the grass or alongside streams) and rocky climbs which lead to spectacular views. It goes without saying that particular care should be exercised when taking such routes. 

Things to bear in mind when preparing for your hike   

  • Wear proper clothing that is appropriate to the weather conditions and that will protect you against the cold and the wet or the heat and the sun.
  • Schedule suitable breaks during your hike and make sure that you conserve energy.
  • Take sufficient liquids with you. Establishments selling refreshments are not available everywhere.
  • When hiking on the Traumpfade, please wear appropriate hiking boots which provide a sufficient foothold on slippery, steep, rocky and uneven paths.
  • If you do not feel that you are able to negotiate certain parts of the route, then you should avoid such sections or else turn back. Natural pathways may become muddy and treacherous, especially in unfavourable weather.
  • In autumn in particular, please remember that leaves lying on the ground may be concealing bumps, routes, stones or holes in the path.
  • You will need to expect route impairments of this kind if you are intending to undertake a hike.
  • Before setting out, visit https://www.traumpfade.info/traumpfade/wege-status/ in order to find out whether the route you intend to hike is closed or whether diversions are in place. Construction works, timber felling or other disruptions may also be planned.
  • Recommended hiking season: April to October

Tips and hints

Tourist-Information Ferienregion Laacher See, Tel.: +49 (0)2636/19433, info@vulkanregion-laacher-see.de, www.vulkanregion-laacher-see.de

Projektbüro Traumpfade, Tel.: +49 (0)261/108419, info@traumpfade.infowww.traumpfade.info

 

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Start

56745 Volkesfeld Heilquelle Volkesfeld (344 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.384493, 7.144639
DMS
50°23'04.2"N 7°08'40.7"E
UTM
32U 368099 5583027
w3w 
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Destination

56745 Volkesfeld Heilquelle Volkesfeld

Turn-by-turn directions

The trail starts at the car park at the spring of the medicinal mineral waters “Sauerbrunnen” on the L 83 in the Nette valley. An access road leads to the starting point at the spring. Rustic wooden steps and a soft forest footpath give the first view into the Nette valley and lead on to Volkesfeld.

There the ascent starts to the impressive Riethel cross that can be seen in the distance. The cross is bedded in fragrant juniper heath and there is a fabulous panorama view. The path gently follows the ridge and goes past the nearby development area in a wide bend along meadow paths that lead to Volkesfeld. After passing briefly through a wood and open meadows another wonderful panorama is revealed where the the K 63 is crossed. Leaving the village behind, the path continues along a soft track to a resting place.

Soon a narrow path climbs to the heights of Wabern Heath and presents unspoilt juniper bushes, brilliant gorse bushes and gnarled pine trees. The Wabern Juniper Hut has the best views in almost all directions and makes an inviting stay. Continuing through the heath the trail goes through a forest to the rock promontory “Falkley View” with its unique view of the Nette valley far below. With luck it could be possible to see wild cameroon sheep along the following stretches through forest and meadows.

A short detour (altogether 500 m) leads to the Noorkopf summit with a 270° view. Back on the trail, it descends at the edge of the field to the Florian’s Hut with its lovely view of the Nette valley. In the forest the path twists in wide bends down to the valley. At the end of the tour the medicinal “Sauerbrunnen” spring with mineral water containing iron makes an inviting, healthy refreshment before the trail ends at the hiker car park.

Public transport

Destination stop: Volkesfeld, Sauerbrunnenweg

Line 820 direction Kempenich - Rieden - Mayen

www.vrminfo.de

 

By road

A61 Exit Wehr, towards Adenau/Kempenich - B412 turn right towards Wehr/Rieden - on L114 to the left - next junction left on to K 64 through Rieden (after 500m K19) - past Waldsee to junction L 83, turn right - after approx. 300 meter left to car park Heilquelle and starting point Traumpfad

Parking

56745 Volkesfeld, hiker car park „Nettetal“ Heilquelle Volkesfeld (L 83)

56745 Volkesfeld, car park village hall (Nettestraße)

56745 Wabern, hiker car park Waberner bridge (L 83)

Coordinates

DD
50.384493, 7.144639
DMS
50°23'04.2"N 7°08'40.7"E
UTM
32U 368099 5583027
w3w 
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

  • Traumpfade & Traumpfädchen Band  2: Die 19 besten Premium-Rundwanderungen in der Vordereifel, Ulrike Poller & Wolfgang Todt ISBN: 978-3-934342-61-3
  • 27 Premium-Rundwege Traumpfade, Jubiläumsausgabe 10 Jahre Traumpfade,  Ulrike Poller & Wolfgang Todt, ISBN: 978-3-942779-43-2

Equipment

Sturdy shoes are recommended for the tour!

You can find trail closures at: https://www.traumpfade.info/traumpfade/wege-status/

 

Related Events

Mayen
10/25, 10:00 AM–1:30 PM
Pre-registration required
Event Organizer: Eifelverein Mayen | Source: Traumpfade im Rhein-Mosel-Eifel-Land

Questions and answers

Question from Antje Niese · May 16, 2023 · Community
Ist dieser Traumpfad mit einem großen (60 Kilo) Hund gut wanderbar???
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Answered by Mundo Hermoso · May 16, 2023 · Community
Hallo Antje, wenn der Hund gesund und fit ist, sollte es gehen. Pausen sollte man aber auch im eigenen Interesse einlegen. LG
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Question from Aileen Beher · June 02, 2022 · Community
Hallo Zusammen, ich möchte melden, dass leider der Weg heute an einer Stelle durch einen Anwohner in Volkesfeld durch große Schotterhügel versperrt wurde. Selbst ein durchkommen zu Fuß gestaltet sich schwer und kann leicht zu Stürzen führen. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Aileen Beher
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Answered by Jana Haag · June 03, 2022 · Community
Liebe Aileen Unsere Nachbarn bauen dort und haben ihren Hang hinterfüllt! Es ist dort nicht möglich, den Schotter auf eine andere Weise an Ort und Stelle zu schaffen. Der Schotter lag nicht länger als 1 Tag dort und es ist alles wieder weg. Lg

Rating

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Kossi
July 02, 2023 · Community
Wir sind - unbeabsichtigt gegen die Empfehlung - im Uhrzeigersinn gegangen, wodurch es jeweils nur angenehm kurze Passagen mit Steigungen gab. Auch sonst ist die Strecke aufgrund der breiten Wege sehr leicht zu gehen. Die Aussichten sind wirklich schön, die Nähe zu Straßen störte nicht, weil am Sonntag sowieso kein Auto unterwegs war. Abkühlungsmöglichkeiten für den Hund sind rar. WICHTIG: Der Brunnen ist definitv nicht zu empfehlen, wenn man das Tier hinterher nicht noch einmal igrendwo komplett abduschen will! :) Insgesamt ein wirklich angenehmer, nicht überfüllter Weg mit einigen sehr schönen Ausblicken und ausreichend vielen Sitzmöglichkeiten! Insbesondere für Leute, die sich vom Spaziergang langsam in Richtung Wandern steigern wollen, ist das eine ideale Strecke!
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Photo: Kossi, Community
Thorsten Schlich
June 04, 2023 · Community
Route done on June 04, 2023
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
9.3 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
310 m
Descent
310 m
Highest point
528 m
Lowest point
344 m
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