The environment

Whether hiking, cycling, sightseeing, exploring the Moselle, boat tours, city trips and much more. - the environment offers many possibilities

The hiker's paradise in Rhineland-Palatinate: dream paths and dream trails

The Lilienhof is located in the middle of a total of 27 Traumpfade circular hiking trails and 14 Traumpfädchen walking trails.

Traumpfade und Traumpfädchen am Lilienhof

Dream path Elzer castle hiking trail

The Elzer Burgwanderweg dream trail – one of Germany’s most beautiful hiking trails – is just 2.5 km away and can be easily reached on foot from the farm. The dream trail itself is a total of 12.6 km long and has 400 meters of elevation gain.

Our tip for riders: If the weather is suitable, we are also happy to carry out rides into the Elz Valley. Good riders can borrow a horse for this. Our guests with horse can book a guided ride.
Susanne Kirchner
Pferdeliebhaberin

Dream path Pyrmont Rock Climb

The second dream trail that can be reached directly from the farm, the Pyrmonter Felsensteig dream trail, was voted Germany’s most beautiful hiking trail in 2015. It is located about 3.4 km from the Lilienhof. The trail itself has a total length of 11.4 km and overcomes 360 meters in altitude. It features the medieval Pyrmont Castle and the idyllic waterfall at the Pyrmont Mill.

Another 9 dream trails and some of the dream paths are located within a maximum radius of 20 km around the Lilienhof. A paradise for hikers, who can conquer new dream trails every day, even during longer stays. You will find detailed brochures and hiking maps in the vacation apartments.

City tours in the surroundings

Kobern-Gondorf

The small Moselle town of Kobern-Gondorf on the Lower Moselle can be reached in less than 20 minutes by car and offers young to old a lot of history and numerous leisure activities. In addition to wonderful hiking trails – a dream trail also starts here – you will find, for example, a fancy adventure golf course, you can go canoeing in the summer and visit the Eifelpark in Gondorf all year round. In addition to many wild animals, the Eifelpark also offers its visitors a daily bird of prey show in winter.

Cochem

The Moselle town of Cochem is a shining center of the Moselle vacation region and only 25 km away from the Lilienhof. An absolute must for all vacationers of the region no matter if you e.g. hike, take a boat tour, ride up with the chair lift to the Pinner-Kreuz or just picnic at the foot of the Reichsburg on the Mosel meadows.

Koblenz

Koblenz, too, with its many sights – some of them UNESCO World Heritage – and shopping opportunities is always worth a trip. The old town is the heart of Koblenz – nowhere else is the city at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle so original. The historic buildings in the small alleys, the cozy cafes and beautiful stores have a special charm here.on Rhein und Mosel so ursprünglich. Einen besonderen Charme haben hier die historischen Bauten in den kleinen Gässchen, die gemütlichen Cafés und schönen Geschäfte.

Bicycle tour: Maifeld Cycle Path

From Mayen to Ochtendung and from Polch to Münstermaifeld

The Maifeld Cycle Path (Maifeld-Radwanderweg) connects the town of Mayen with the town of Ochtendung over a distance of about 18 kilometers. Here the cycle path uses the old railroad line from Koblenz via Polch to Mayen. From Polch, a detour of the cycle path leads to Münstermaifeld (10km), also on an old railroad line.

The entire route is asphalted. If you want to ride the whole way there and back, Polch, which is in the “center” of the three star-shaped sections, is a good starting point. Münstermaifeld has a connection to the Moselle valley to Hatzenport.

Culinary delights: Old Mill Höreth

In Kobern-Gondorf 

 The restaurant is the beating heart of the historic old mill Thomas Höreth from the 11th century. The old castle mill, as it is called, is located in a sunny side valley of the Moselle. 
 
Several small and large parlours invite you to feast, enjoy and linger. The restaurant offers quality-conscious delicacies from the region in a unique historical ambience. In addition to fresh, Moselle cuisine and game dishes, the menu offers a special triad menu every day. 
 
Unfortunately, this insider tip has not been an insider tip for a long time now, which is why you should definitely make a reservation in advance.  

Swimming fun: Laacher See

In Wassenach

The Laacher See in the eastern Volcanic Eifel, near Maria Laach Abbey in the municipality of Glees, is the largest lake in Rhineland-Palatinate.

In addition to a campsite, there is also an area for swimming.
The sunbathing lawn is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the reception. The prices are €7.50 per person per day, for children under 14 years pay the price is €4.50. It is also possible to book an online ticket until 10:00 a.m. on the day of the visit.

Online tickets are available at this link and often offer discount opportunities.