Hiking Trail Igel 2

The Jakobuspath, reaching from Echternach to Perl, represents a part of the Europewide network of jakobuspaths, which have emerged in medival times, commencing in the spanish northwest in Santiago de compostela, continuing across south of Europe, France, Germany, over to the british isles, Scandinavia as well as the east of Europe.

Sights: Ehnen ( circular church, Wine Museum, Paul Eyschen monument of Stadtbredimus, wine tasting at the winegrowers.

From the start, you will be guided through the village, along typical Eifel houses, farms and numerous wells. Past former quarries the way slowly leads downhill towards the river Kyll. Along the river the path runs through the village "Kyll". After a short walk along the road Kreisstrasse 17, the path then turns into the forest. The path leads along the Kyll through the forest, past weekend houses and other former quarries. Be careful again while crossing the road K16. Before returning to the starting point, the great panoramic view invites you to linger (views up to the Hochwald). You can see the foothills of Bitburger jutland with its fertile soil and orchards, ideal for fruit and excellent schnapps. From the viewpoint the way returns to the starting point.

The loop trail starts at the town hall in Fusenich. From there you walk through the lovely town towards Trierweiler. The path leads up through a quiet residential area towards the motorway. Along the ridge, with a view over wide meadows, you reach the viewpoint "auf der First". Shortly after the ridge the way leads down to Gelbach. The way leads back to the starting point through an adventurous forest.

Enjoy the view of a beautiful of a small chapel, amongst hundreds and thousands of vines.