Wanderung „Schleidener Höhen und Täler“ | Eifelverein OG Heimbach

Challenging circular hike with the Eifelverein local group Heimbach. The hike has a length of just under 12 km and approx. 350  meters of elevation gain and loss. The walking time is approx.  4 hours.

Hike with the Eifel Association Local Group Heimbach "Schleidener Heights and Valleys"
Sunday, the 20th of September 2026 starting at 10:00 a.m.

Challenging circular hike with the Eifel Association Local Group Heimbach. The hike has a length of nearly 12 km and about 350  meters of elevation gain and loss. The walking time is approximately  4 hours.

Our hike begins at the Pont l'Abbé Tower - a former climbing tower of the fire department. We will learn about the significance of this tower in the past during our hike. Shortly after the start, we already face the first ascent to the Castle of Schleiden. In the Middle Ages, it was still a fortress, albeit without a keep. Later, the destroyed fortress was converted into a castle. Now we proceed down a forest path and a hiking trail to the Dieffenbach, which we initially cross before tackling the steepest ascent of our hike today.

Arriving at the summit, our path leads us through the mostly open landscape with steady ups and downs. There, we will be rewarded with beautiful views and sights of impressive trees. We then leisurely descend back to the creek meadows. We will enjoy the soothing coolness of the Höddelbach under the shade of the trees. Now we are ready for the second-to-last ascent of our hike. Once again, we will have a fantastic view of the Höddelbach valley. Our next highlight is the Eifel viewpoint "Tempelchen". It is a monument from the wars of German unification in the late 19th century. From up here, we have a dreamy view of the city of Schleiden. Our hike is nearing its end after the challenging descent.

We will walk along forestry and meadow paths but also over root-covered hiking trails. There are some ascents; in places, these are steep and require appropriate fitness. 

Meeting point: Parking lot Laag (by the glass containers), Heimbach
Participation in the hike is free of charge. However, the hike leader Guido Hendle kindly requests registration by the 19th of June 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Backpack provisions with sufficient drinks (at least 1 liter)

Guests are very welcome! We also warmly welcome families. Children should have enough endurance for a 4-hour hike.

For more information visit https://www.eifelverein-heimbach.de/index.php/satzung-2/termine-liste/eventdetail/645/-/og-heimbach-schleidener-hoehen-und-taeler-12-km-350-hm

Contact hike leader: Guido Hendle
Phone: 0170 9010729 / medienwart@eifelverein-heimbach.de