A network of Dream Trails and little Dream Trails criss-crosses the region, inviting you to discover its stunning scenery, rich natural heritage and cultural attractions. Hiking and walking trails wind through forests and volcanic landscapes, across high plateaus and steep vineyard slopes, past medieval castles and fortresses, and offer sweeping views of the Rhine and Moselle valleys.

A relic of basalt mining shines in new splendour. Discover striking reminders of a bygone era in the local stone industry. Vulkanpfad Dream Trail

The Nürburgring is just a 20-minute drive away, and the Nordschleife is open to aspiring race drivers for a fee. Ride along in the ring taxi and experience the atmosphere of the Nürburgring.

The small Eifel town of Mayen is just 10 minutes away. The Genovevaburg Castle towers above the market square as the town's landmark. Whether you're out shopping, visiting museums, enjoying festivals and markets, or taking in the famous castle festival ... Mayen has plenty to offer.

Maria Laach Abbey and Lake Laach (10 minutes by car), boat rental, swimming lake https://www.rcn.nl/de/camping/deutschland/eifel/rcn-laacher-see/tagesgaste

Like an enchanted fairytale castle, Schloß Bürresheim sits in the romantic Nettetal valley, just a few minutes’ drive away. With its pointed roofs, charming bay windows and colourful half-timbering, it seems as though time has stood still. No wonder—the castle was never destroyed and remained inhabited until 1938. The garden on the south side of the castle is well worth a visit.

Vulkan Brewery in the heart of the Eifel. In Mendig (near the A61), just a 15-minute drive away, you can enjoy delicious Vulkan beer and/or take a guided tour of the cellars.

Grubenfeld Experience World with Silbersee lake and LAPIDEA Sculpture Park. (15 minutes away by car) Created through the symposium held every 3 years with international artists. Stone sculptures made from basalt, the stone quarried at the Mayen Grubenfeld, are crafted here. The works not sold at these symposiums can now be viewed in the sculpture park.

Just 15 minutes away by car German Volcano Museum in Mendig  http://www.lava-dome.de/  Museumslay Mendig https://www.vulkanpark.com/landschaftsdenkmaeler/museumslay/ Everything about the maars and volcanic lakes of the Eifel 

The climbing area – for experienced climbers only – is located in the basalt quarries between Mayen, Ettringen and Kottenheim, on the edge of the Eastern Eifel. It offers a variety of crack, corner and edge climbs on grippy volcanic rock. The "Klettern Ettringen" website includes a route database and information about the Schwarze Säulen climbing guide. For beginner rock climbing, see link

Below the village of Rieden (5 minutes on foot) lies the reservoir, which is fed by the Rehbach and covers an area of 4 hectares. In good weather, the lake is popular for swimming. Its water meets EU bathing water standards and is of excellent quality. Sunbathing areas along the shore, a bathing platform, changing rooms and sanitary facilities are available.

Visit this fairytale castle and discover 900 years of living history. 40 minutes by car

The ancient tunnel connects the Eifel’s youngest maar, Ulmener Maar, with one of its oldest, Ulmener Jungferweiher. It is a 126-metre-long cave, 2 to 6 metres high, which you can explore independently and without protective equipment. 35 minutes by car

The Eifel village of Monreal, located not far from Mayen and home to Löwenburg Castle, has served as a backdrop for well-known TV series such as "Der Bulle und das Landei" and "Alarm für Cobra 11". 20 minutes by car

Where the Rhine meets the Moselle. The Kaiser Wilhelm Monument can be admired on the headland, and a cable car runs from here up to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. (30 minutes by car)

As the only visitor mine in the Eifel, the “Bendisberg” mine offers the opportunity to see ore veins dating back to the formation of the Rhenish Slate Mountains. http://www.grube-bendisberg.de/

Visitors drive their own car along the approximately 9-kilometre route through the wildlife park, spotting wild boar, red deer, mouflon, llamas and other animals from the car or at various viewing points. Most of the animals are accustomed to people. 45 minutes by car

Climb in the Vulkanpark in Mayen-Kürrenberg. With over 80 elements at heights of up to 18 metres, set among old beech trees, fun in the trees is guaranteed. From easy to challenging and low to high, there’s a personal challenge here for everyone. 20-minute drive

Germany’s most beautiful suspension bridge. 360 metres long, 100 metres high, right in the heart of the Hunsrück.