Schlausenbach: Hiking between moorland and history

Schlausenbach is a starting point for hikes through protected moorland and for longer routes with traces of history. The Moor Trail in Eschfenn is a circular hike that you can join from Schlausenbach. In wet sections, boardwalks lead through the area and protect the sparse heather vegetation. Both the type of path and the sensitive landscape shape the hiking experience: the Eschfenn circular route has a clearly defined focus, while longer tours towards Rohrfenn reveal further aspects of the landscape.

Moorland paths and bunker remains

The longer circular routes from Schlausenbach towards Rohrfenn pass bunkers from the former Westwall fortifications. This provides a contrast with the Eschfenn circular route: there, the focus is on moorland, wet sections and protective boardwalks; on longer tours towards Rohrfenn, a historical dimension is added. When choosing your hike, you can therefore decide whether you mainly want to explore the circular route in Eschfenn or also include traces of the former Westwall.

Protected moorlands and access rules

Eschfenn and Rohrfenn are protected moorland areas in the Schneifel region. Stay on the designated paths; Rohrfenn itself may only be entered with a guide. This distinction is important if you are planning a longer circular hike towards Rohrfenn: the route heads towards the area and passes bunker remains, but a guide is required to enter Rohrfenn. Follow the local path and access notices so that you can explore the landscape on the designated paths and comply with the access rule for Rohrfenn.

In the wider destination of Auw bei Prüm

A memorial at the former Gerichtshöhe commemorates Michael Campensis, the parish priest of Auw. In April 1627, he was convicted of witchcraft at Radsberg and executed by burning. This story adds a distinct historical note to the landscape and hiking experiences in the wider destination of Auw bei Prüm. If local history is also a consideration when choosing a destination, you will find a notable topic from the past here.

The Stausee Auw Comfort Hiking Trail offers another way to experience the landscape in the wider destination of Auw bei Prüm. Along the trail, rest areas and benches invite you to linger. At Stausee Auw, you can fish from the fishing platform with a fishing licence; if this activity is part of your plans, check the current fishing conditions in advance. Alongside hiking, you can choose between taking breaks on the trail and fishing, which is subject to a requirement.

Choose accommodation to suit your travel focus

Longer routes towards Rohrfenn have a different focus, with the bunker remains and the access rule for the moorland. If you also want to consider places in the wider destination of Auw bei Prüm, you can include this area in your research. Base your choice on the places you actually want to explore and the landscape and history themes that matter for your trip.

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