{"id":2767,"date":"2024-06-10T10:45:28","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T08:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jugendherbergen-im-rheinland.de\/newsblog\/?p=2767"},"modified":"2025-07-09T09:25:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T07:25:52","slug":"gemuend-raus-in-die-wildnis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jugendherbergen-im-rheinland.de\/familien2026\/en\/2024\/06\/10\/gemuend-raus-in-die-wildnis\/","title":{"rendered":"Gem\u00fcnd: Out into the wilderness!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Ordensburg Vogelsang IP, centre of the Eifel National Park. Picture: Roman H\u00f6vel<\/h4>\n

The Eifel National Park is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Although the protected area is still considered a \u201edeveloping national park\u201c, you can already experience forest, water and wilderness there and, with luck, discover one or two rare inhabitants. The perfect starting point for this is the Gem\u00fcnd Vogelsang Youth Hostel<\/a><\/span>. The hotel, which opened in 2020, is located right on the edge of the nature reserve. It is bright, chic, modern and offers favourable specials for families. With the 3 or 5 days family time out<\/a><\/span> you get a short holiday for max. 2 adults and max. 3 children up to 17 years including breakfast at a fixed family price of 229 euros or 459 euros. Until 23 June 2024, you can even book a win a short family break at Gem\u00fcnd Vogelsang Youth Hostel<\/a><\/span>!<\/p>\n

Nature, animals and history<\/h2>\n

The hiking trails in the Eifel National Park, such as the Wilderness Trail, start right on the youth hostel's doorstep. At the National Park Info Point in Gem\u00fcnd<\/a><\/span> you can find information about the various hiking routes. Various themed hikes and circular tours are suitable for families. One of them leads along the shores of Lake Urft to the former Nazi Ordensburg Vogelsang. Built as a training centre for the next generation of NSDAP leaders Vogelsang IP<\/span> today a modern extracurricular learning and cultural venue. A visit to the exhibition \u201eWilderness(t)spaces<\/span>\u201c. The interactive exhibition on 2,000 square metres encourages visitors to understand and rethink. For older children, the exhibition \u201eDestination: Man of men<\/a><\/span>\u201c, which deals with the history of the three former Nazi order castles. From Vogelsang you also have a great view of the Urft dam, the oldest dam in the Eifel. The view is even more beautiful from the \u201eEifel View\u201c directly on the Urft dam wall. From here you can enjoy a unique panoramic view over the Urftsee and Obersee. As the Urftsee cannot be reached directly by car, the car park on Vogelsang, which is subject to a charge, is also used by many visitors as a starting point for a hike along the Urft dam. If you prefer a more comfortable option, you can also visit the dam wall as part of a Rursee boat trip<\/span> from Einruhr or Rurberg. In summery temperatures you can enjoy four Natural bathing spots on the Rursee<\/span> refresh. Also Canoes, kayaks, SUP boards and sailing boats are available for hire<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Hikes with wheelchair and pushchair<\/h2>\n

There are several barrier-free hiking trails in the Eifel that are specially designed for people with limited mobility, wheelchair users and families with pushchairs. A hike along the \u201eWild Kermeter\u201c is particularly beautiful. Here you will find the barrier-free nature discovery trail \u201eThe wild way<\/a><\/span>\u201c: Ten mostly interactive stations provide information about wilderness, forest development and biodiversity in the Eifel National Park. A wooden walkway through the forest wilderness provides special insights into nature. Various climbing and balancing options are a highlight for children.<\/p>\n

Further leisure activities:<\/p>\n