Entering the area is only allowed on designated paths.
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Summary
National parks have the strictest protection category among the large protected areas. Entire ecosystems and natural processes are protected here. In the Eifel National Park, extensive forests and open landscapes are on their way back to second-hand wilderness.
Description
The Eifel National Park protects the habitats of deciduous forests, spring areas, stream valleys and open areas that characterise the natural landscape of the Eifel. True to the national park motto ‘Let nature be nature’, nature develops according to its very own laws. This creates vital refuges for thousands of endangered animal and plant species. Animal examples include the black stork, eagle owl and wildcat.
General information
| Location | Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia - Düren, Euskirchen, Städteregion Aachen |
| Website | https://www.nationalpark-eifel.de/ |
| Area | 108.71km² |
| Year of foundation | 2004 |
| IUCN Category | II |
| DtP ID | c4fa663e-4f26-43c2-962a-fb04ae660677 |
Responsible organizations
| Name and division |
Nationalpark Eifel
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| Website | https://www.nationalpark-eifel.de/de/ |
| Address |
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Urftseestraße 34
53937 Schleiden-Gemünd Germany |
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Current information
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Sperrung einzelner Wege wegen Hirschbrunft
Sept. 15, 2026 - Oct. 15, 2026
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Gallery
Wildlife
Fauna
Uhu
Fauna
Feuersalamander
Flora
Gelbe Narzisse
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Fauna
Wildkatze
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Fauna
Wolf
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Fauna
Schwarzstorch
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Fauna
Feldlerche
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Fauna
Wildschwein
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Fauna
Rotmilan
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Fauna
Braunes Langohr
Rules
Entry behavior
Entering off the beaten path is forbidden.
Horse riding activities
Horse-drawn vehicles (carriages) are forbidden.
Motorized activities
Motor vehicles are only allowed on public roads.
Water activities
Water sport is forbidden.
Mountain activities
Climbing is forbidden.
Stay activities
Camping is forbidden.
Camping and bivouacking is forbidden.
Camping with vehicles and trailers is forbidden between 21:00h and 08:00h.
Air activities
Air sport (starting and landing) is forbidden.
Drones and model aircraft are forbidden.
General behavior
Disposing of waste is forbidden.
Fire is forbidden.
Smoking is forbidden.
Dogs on a leash are only allowed in designated areas.
Cutting or injuring trees is forbidden.
Collecting plants is forbidden.
Mushroom collecting is forbidden.
Feeding animals is forbidden.
Fishing is forbidden.
Swimming is forbidden.
Bathing animals is forbidden.
Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden.