Traumpfädchen Virneburger Burgblicke

In the middle of Virneburg, at the parking lot near the community center, the Traumpfädchen Virneburger Burgblicke begins, which fully lives up to its name! To enjoy the views optimally, it is recommended to hike counterclockwise. So you turn your back on the community center, walk to the nearby B 258 and cross it. A comfortable footpath quickly leads out of the settlement into the idyllic valley floor of the Nitzbach. It flows sometimes calmly, sometimes lively through the valley floor. Although the Traumpfädchen here runs just a little below the B258, it already offers relaxation on this stretch.

After 0.8 km, a bridge crosses the Nitzbach. Here the Traumpfad and Traumpfädchen meet and together turn left onto a gently ascending forest path. Junctions are ignored and step by step elevation is gained. Time and again, glimpses of Virneburg and the castle ruins of the same name appear through the branches of the forest. But nature also provides entertainment: diverse vegetation and rugged rock cliffs attract attention.

Just before reaching the first houses, you reach a small rock outcrop with a bench: the view of the ruins, which greet you from the opposite slope, is impressive and curiosity about the ruins grows. So you follow the narrow path down into the village, cross the B258 again there, and walk straight ahead. But watch out: soon the Traumpfädchen turns left and uses a staircase up to the rock path below the ruins. Up to the chapel, you now hike on the magnificent panoramic path. Then it turns sharply right, and you have to cope with a short steep ascent to fully conquer the ruins. Once at the top, there is an opportunity to catch your breath and enjoy the great view of the village and the valley.

Through the ruins, the route continues, soon turning left and circling the castle hill. At a fork, the descent into the valley begins, and with some detours you reach another bridge over the Nitzbach. This is followed by a small climb out of the village until the Traumpfädchen and Traumpfad meet one last time. Together, the logos lead into the forest, where after a sharp left turn you head to the ridge edge. There, at the Virneburgblick, a rest area with a box seat awaits! Scenic and steadily downhill it goes back into the village, where this entertaining loop ends at the parking lot.

General Safety Instructions:

Safety Instructions - Safe Hiking on the Traumpfädchen

Hikers desire narrow paths, natural trails (over forest soil, grass paths or along streams) and rocky ascents that lead to spectacular views. It goes without saying that such trails must be walked with special attention.

What you should pay attention to on your hike:

• Wear weather-appropriate, practical clothing that protects you from cold and wet or heat and sun.
• Plan your hike with adequate breaks and conserve your strength.
• Take enough fluids with you. There are not always places to eat along the route.
• Please wear appropriate hiking boots that provide sufficient grip even on slippery and steep or rocky and uneven paths.
• If you feel that certain sections of the path are impassable for you, you should bypass or turn back. Especially in adverse weather conditions, natural paths can have muddy and slippery passages.
• In autumn, be especially aware that fallen leaves on the ground can conceal unevenness, roots, stones or holes in the path.

You must expect impairments of this kind when undertaking a hike.

Before your hike, check online at https://www.traumpfade.info/traumpfade/wege-status/ whether the Traumpfädchen you want to hike might be closed, if detours might be in place, whether construction work is planned or there are e.g. logging operations or other disruptions.

Recommended hiking months: April to October.

The Traumpfädchen are not suitable for strollers or walkers.

Trail closures can be found at: https://www.traumpfade.info/traumpfade/wege-status/

If you would like to enjoy Virneburg even longer, we recommend the Traumpfad Virne-Burgweg.

 A 48 exit Mayen/Mendig - B 258 direction Nürburgring - to Virneburg community hall

56729 Virneburg, Community Hall (In der Au 6)

56729 Virneburg, Community Hall (In der Au 6)

Destination stop: Virneburg, Bridge

Line 388 Leisure Bus: Mayen-Langenfeld-Arft-Herresbach-Kürrenberg-Mayen (04/01 to 11/01)

Line 381 (Mayen-)Kürrenberg-Virneburg-Herresbach-Welschenbach

www.vrminfo.de

• A beautiful day Eifel/Mosel/Rhine Traumpfädchen, Ulrike Poller & Wolfgang Todt, ISBN: 978-3-942779-456-3

Tourism Office Vordereifel, Tel.: 02651/800995, tourismus@vordereifel.de, www.naturerlebnis-vordereifel.de

Project Office Traumpfade, Tel. 0261/108419, info@traumpfade.info, www.traumpfade.info

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