Eifel National Park

Eifel National Park is in the north Eifel in Western Germany. == Understand == === History === The nature resort opened in 2006. Before that it was a combat training area for British troops. === Landscape === A lot of hills and forests. There is also a big dam (Ruhrtalsperre). Villages in the valleys are 300 metres above sea level and the hills rise up to 600 metres. === Flora and fauna === === Climate === There is a lot of snow in the winter. == Get in == By bus from Aachen is quite easy. The SB63 from Aachen central bus station takes around 1h20min to get to Einruhr. == Fees and permits == You have to pay around €1.50 for every night you sleep in the resort. == Get around == There are many hiking/bike trails and there is also a good bus network (they usually come every hour). == See == Looking down on the river dam lake from the hills surrounding it is really nice. == Do == Walking the nature walking trails. The total length of trails in the park is 85 km. == Buy == Honey made in the region. == Eat == == Drink == == Sleep == One can stay for less than €30 per person per night in the youth hostels. Camping in the wilderness is prohibited. === Lodging === === Camping === === Backcountry === == Stay safe == == Go next ==