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HeimatSpur Ulmener Acht

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Ulmen mit Maar und Jungferweiher
Photo: Dominik Ketz, GesundLand Vulkaneifel GmbH

The unspoilt landscape of the volcanic Eifel, deep forests, green stream valleys, the Jungferweiher nature reserve and the youngest maar in the Eifel await you on the Ulmener Acht.

moderate

Distance 21 km

6:00 h

220 m

246 m

487 m

357 m

The Ulmener Acht runs for a total of 21 kilometres through the varied landscape of the Volcanic Eifel. Experience deep forests and narrow paths along babbling streams or enjoy the wide views over green valleys and the bird and nature reserve at the Jungferweiher area. Visit the romantic Eifel town of Ulmen on your way. There, the Ulmen Maar awaits you, the youngest maar in the Volcanic Eifel, with the Crusader Castle towering above it. From there you have a breathtaking view of the deep blue Maar and the idyllic Eifel town. To end the hike in a relaxed atmosphere, the gastronomic offer provides the opportunity for a cozy stop. The loops of the Ulmener Acht can be hiked individually and thus offer a shorter hiking experience: the Kleine Acht with 8 kilometres and the Große Acht with almost 14 kilometres can be hiked separately. Take your time and enjoy the scenic diversity of the Volcanic Eifel.

Highlights along the way:

• 0.7 km Jungferweiher
• 14.2 km Maismühle
• 19.3 km Ulmen Castle
• 19.5 km Ulmen Maar

Tour planner:

HeimatSpur Große Acht in Ulmen (large circular hike on the Ulmener Acht)

HeimatSpur Kleine Acht in Ulmen (short circular hike on the Ulmener Acht)

Author’s recommendation

Hiking without luggage!

GesundLand Vulkaneifel GmbH will be pleased to put together an individual hiking tour for you including hotel and luggage transfer.

Author

Vera Esch / GesundLand Vulkaneifel

Update: January 03, 2022

Difficulty

moderate

Stamina

Experience

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Highest point

487 m

Lowest point

357 m

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Asphalt

3.4 km

Dirt road

1.9 km

Forested/wild trail

13.7 km

Path

1.6 km

Road

0.5 km

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Rest stops

Hotel-Restaurant-Cafe Bürgerstube

Safety information

• Stay on the marked hiking trails.
• Stay away from steep edges and rock faces (danger of falling).
• Keep an eye on your children if necessary.
• Small steps and a steady pace save energy uphill and protect your joints downhill.
• Take something to drink with you; drinking is important even when you are not thirsty.
• And: Please keep nature clean.

Tips and hints

GesundLand Vulkaneifel GmbH
Leopoldstr. 5
54550 DaunTel. +49 (0)6592 951370

E-Mail: info@gesundland-vulkaneifel.de

www.gesundland-vulkaneifel.de

Eifelverein ULMEN E.V.
Wehrholzstr. 13a
56766 Ulmen
Tel. +49 2676 608

E-Mail: eifelverein@t-online.de

www.eifelverein-ulmen.de

Start

Bahnhof Ulmen, Ladestraße, 56766 Ulmen (443 m)

Coordinates:

50.215920, 6.973707

DMS

50°12'57.3"N 6°58'25.3"E

UTM

32U 355438 5564602

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Destination

Bahnhof Ulmen, Ladestraße, 56766 Ulmen

Turn-by-turn directions

Follow the symbol of the Ulmener Acht.

You can also find a photo of the corresponding trail logo in the picture gallery.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Bus:

RegioLinie 500 Cochem - Ulmen - Gerolstein

RegioLinie 342 Koblenz - Ulmen - Gerolstein

www.vrt-info.de

Getting there

Please use the navigable start address in the parking section to enter in your navigation device. Or use the >> online journey planner at the end of the stage description.

Parking

Parking spaces directly at Ulmen railway station, Ladestraße, 56766 Ulmen

Coordinates

50.215920, 6.973707

DMS

50°12'57.3"N 6°58'25.3"E

UTM

32U 355438 5564602

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Die Broschüre „HeimatSpuren – 40 erlebnisreiche Rundwanderwege von kurz bis lang“ (3,- EUR) ist erhältlich bei den GesundLand Tourist Informationen Bad Bertrich, Daun, Manderscheid & Ulmen. Natürlich auch gerne als Bestellung per E-Mail an info@gesundland-vulkaneifel.de (3,- € zzgl. Versandkosten).

Author’s map recommendations

Hiking map of the Eifelverein

Nr. 21 "Ferienland der Thermen und Maare"

ISBN 978-3-944620-30-5

Maßstab: 1:25.000

Equipment

• Backpack food and sturdy shoes are recommended.
• Walking sticks can be helpful for the trails.
• Weatherproof clothing

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Rating

2.3

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Jörg M

August 21, 2022 · Community

Wenig Highlights auf 21 km, wenig abwechslungsreich, zu lang auf Schotterwegen, schöne Pfade oder Feldwege gibt es kaum.

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Mara Weitzenkamp

August 11, 2022 · Community

Also positiv ist, dass die Tour wirklich sehr gut ausgeschildert ist!! Leider führte der Weg fast ausschließlich über geschotterte Forstwege, lediglich an dem Maar geht ein netter Wanderweg herum. Auch in den Ortschaften gingen wir an auffallend vielen schmucklosen Stein- Vorgärten vorbei. Dafür kann der Wanderweg natürlich nichts, aber schön ist es eben auch nicht. Auch landschaftlich hat uns die Runde nicht wirklich beeindruckt. Und zu etwa 75 Prozent der Gehzeit wurde das Wandern vom Verkehrslärm der Autobahn/ Bundesstraße begleitet. Zum Wandern kann ich die Tour also nicht weiterempfehlen, zum Fahrradfahren mag sie geeigneter sein!

When did you do this route? August 11, 2022

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Monika Schäfer-Egner

February 13, 2022 · Community

schöner Rundweg

When did you do this route? February 13, 2022

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

21 km

Duration

6:00 h

Ascent

220 m

Descent

246 m

Highest point

487 m

Lowest point

357 m

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