Halbtägige Lamawanderung (Gruppentour)

Our llama hike, which lasts about three and a half hours, begins and ends right below the Schönecken castle ruins. After a fun introduction, during which you’ll get to know the llamas and alpacas, we’ll set off on our group tour through the “Schönecker Schweiz” nature reserve.

Hike

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

Our three-and-a-half-hour trek begins and ends directly below the Schönecken castle ruins. After an entertaining introduction, during which you’ll get to know the llamas and alpacas, we’ll set off on our tour through the “Schönecker Schweiz” nature reserve.

Right at the start, we hike down into the valley of the Altburgbach stream. Scattered orchards and the slender silhouettes of juniper bushes accompany us. Then we climb the “Op Ischt” ridge and enjoy the sweeping views of the plateau. Later, we’ll venture into the beech forest and arrive at a hidden clearing, where we’ll take our first break. Above the Schalkenbach, we’ll continue on narrow paths right through the heart of the forest. Finally, we reach the ancient Celtic refuge, perched atop steep cliffs above the Altburgbach. Here we take another short break and have plenty of time to take photos with the llamas and alpacas. Then we’ll make our way back down into the valley via a narrow path from the rocky outcrop. Following the Altburgbach, we’ll reach our starting point again after about four hours.

Included: Approximately a three-and-a-half-hour llama and alpaca hike with breaks
; an entertaining introduction to handling the llamas and alpacas at the start
; a German- and English-speaking hiking guide
; one animal per alpaca or llama guide
; a maximum of one accompanying person may be booked per alpaca or llama guide

What to bring: Hiking boots with sturdy, non-slip treaded soles, daypack, water bottle, rain gear, headwear (depending on the season—for sun, rain, or cold)

Participants: at least 4 people; maximum of approximately 14 people

Requirements: Average physical fitness required (total distance approx. 10 km, elevation gain 150 m); minimum age for leading an animal: 10 years. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed.

For more information, registration, and prices , see Half-Day Llama Hike (Group Tour).

Dates: Oct. 27, 2025–Mar. 1, 2025; Oct. 26, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027 - Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.
Cost: starting at 49 €
Location: Lamaweide am Rammenfeld 6, Schönecken
Info phone: 06553-8329762
Email: post@eifeltrekking.de