Halbtägige Lamawanderung (individuell)

On this discovery, it’s just you and your guide. The four-hour trek starts and ends near the ruins of Schönecken Castle. It leads through the forests and over the meadows in the nature reserve "Schönecker Schweiz," with the exact route being tailored individually to your wishes.

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 four-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. 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 stream, 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 head 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.
If you have any other requests regarding the route, please let us know in advance. We’ll be happy to adjust the route.

Included: approximately four-hour hike with breaks
German- and English-speaking hiking guide
Two people share one llama or alpaca

What to bring: Hiking boots, daypack, water bottle/drinking cup, rainproof clothing, headwear (depending on the season—for sun, rain, or cold)

Participants: Exclusive, private tour for a small group of up to 4 people

Requirements: Average fitness level 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 (Private).”

Time: Year-round at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Group ticket (small group) starting at 220 €, each additional person (5th person and up) 45 €
Location: Lamaweide am Rammenfeld 6, Schönecken
Info phone: 06553-8329762
Email: post@eifeltrekking.de