Hiking

The Schönecker Schweiz is a little-known but incredibly diverse nature reserve in the Südeifel. It is characterized by deeply carved valleys with clear streams and wide plateaus. Rare orchids bloom on the valley slopes, and slender junipers grow. By the way, it owes its name to the gentian, which grows here just as in the Alps. In the beech forests, the ground in spring is a carpet of blooming snowdrops and wild garlic. In summer, the broom glows. Narrow hiking trails wind through the area, where you rarely encounter other people.

Our three-and-a-half hour trek starts and ends right below the castle ruins of Schönecken. After an entertaining introduction, where you get to know the llamas, we set off on our tour into the nature reserve "Schönecker Schweiz".

Right at the beginning, we hike down into the valley of the Altburgbach stream. Orchard meadows and the slender silhouettes of the juniper bushes accompany us. Then we climb the ridge "Op Ischt" and enjoy the extensive views over the plateau. Later, we dive into the beech forest and reach a hidden clearing where we take our first break. Above the Schalkenbach, we continue through the forest on narrow paths. Finally, we arrive at the ancient Celtic refuge fortress, which dominates the steep rocks above the Altburgbach. Here we take another short break and have ample time to take photos with the llamas. Then we need to descend again into the valley via a narrow path from the rock spur. Following the Altburgbach, we reach our starting point again after about four hours.

Includes: approximately three-and-a-half hours of hiking with breaks
German and English-speaking hiking guide
one animal per alpaca or llama guide
a maximum of one accompanying person can be added per alpaca or llama guide

What to bring: hiking shoes with a sturdy, slip-resistant sole, day backpack, water bottle, waterproof clothing, headgear (depending on the season for sun, rain, or cold)

Participants: at least 4 people; maximum approximately 14 people

Requirements: Average physical fitness required (total distance approximately 10 km, altitude difference 150 m), minimum age for handling an animal: 10 years. Participation under 18 years only in the company of an adult. Unfortunately, dogs cannot be brought along.

For more information/sign up and prices visit Half-day Llama Hike (Group Tour).

Time: 27.10.2025-01.03.2025, 26.10.2026-28.02.2027 - Saturdays at 1:00 PM
Cost: from 49 €
Location: Lamaweide am Rammenfeld 6, Schönecken
Info Tel.: 06553-8329762
Email: post@eifeltrekking.de