Rieden Forest Lake – Riedener Waldsee loop from Volkesfeld

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Volkesfeld

Rieden Forest Lake – Riedener Waldsee loop from Volkesfeld

Easy

4.5

(54)

150

hikers

Rieden Forest Lake – Riedener Waldsee loop from Volkesfeld

01:38

5.89km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

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Start point

Bus stop

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256 m

Cross with View of Volksfeld

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From the heathland above Volksfeld, the path leads steeply down small steps and serpentines into the valley. Sure-footedness and good shoes are required on this section of the otherwise easy route.

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2.04 km

View of Rieden's Waldsee

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Well-maintained paths, no special requirements required and suitable for strollers

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2.18 km

Eifel lake hut at Waldsee Rieden

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Wonderful view of the forest lake Rieden and the Eifeler Seehütte

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2.24 km

Rieden Forest Lake

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The Rieden forest lake and its surroundings offer everything you need for relaxation: hiking trails, swimming opportunities, a holiday home area with lake views, restaurants, mineral springs…

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2.36 km

View of Eifeler Seehütte

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Nice snack bar by the lake!

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2.86 km

Riedener Waldsee

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We like to have a cappuccino break at the Haus am See on our tours. A really nice place 😃🍵🥧

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5.02 km

Volkesfeld Healing Spring

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And to quote the incomparable humorist Heinz Erhardt (1909 - 1979), who was known to …

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5.55 km

Rhein-Ahr-Eifel Viewing Platform

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Very well-kept platform. A memorial cross was erected there for the fallen soldiers from the two wars.
A fire was stacked up for the St. Martin's fire during our current tour. This shines far and wide. A beautiful tradition.

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