Traumpfad Nette-Schieferpfad

The trail goes over the Nette stone bridge in Trimbs into the flowering valley meadows of the Nette. Initially it follows the rippling rivulet and then starts to ascend along soft grass footpaths. Across rare low nutrient calcareous grassland and past rough slate cliffs, soon “Trimbs Switzerland“ is reached where a grand view of Trimbs and Welling is awaiting. Continuing along the trail the hiker goes through spacious fields up to the Burberg hill. Here there is a wonderful all round panorama view of the Nette valley. The path continues along the slope down into the Nette valley.

Having arrived in the valley, the hiker follows the murmuring Nette along a beautiful natural footpath. Through sparse alluvial forests the trail goes slowly but continuously uphill, until the mighty portal of “Hausen 2” is reached. A fancy for adventure and railway romance overcomes the hiker on walking through the 250 m long, lit tunnel. At the end there is a unique view of the Nette viaduct before the trail continues into the silent forest. Following the edge of the forest there are repeatedly wonderful views before the steep descent returns down into the Nette valley. After several kilometres along the river and through narrow side valleys the hiker reaches his destination in Trimbs.

 +++In some passages surefootedness and a head for heights is required. This trail should not be hiked in ice and snow.+++

+++From December to March danger of flooding after heavy rain.+++  

Safety guidance – stay safe whilst hiking on the Traumpfade/Traumpfädchen

Hikers like narrow pathways, unspoilt natural trails (leading over the forest floor, across the grass or alongside streams) and rocky climbs which lead to spectacular views. It goes without saying that particular care should be exercised when taking such routes. 

Things to bear in mind when preparing for your hike 

• Wear proper clothing that is appropriate to the weather conditions and that will protect you against the cold and the wet or the heat and the sun.
• Schedule suitable breaks during your hike and make sure that you conserve energy.
• Take sufficient liquids with you. Establishments selling refreshments are not available everywhere.
• When hiking on the Traumpfade, please wear appropriate hiking boots which provide a sufficient foothold on slippery, steep, rocky and uneven paths.
• If you do not feel that you are able to negotiate certain parts of the route, then you should avoid such sections or else turn back. Natural pathways may become muddy and treacherous, especially in unfavourable weather.
• In autumn in particular, please remember that leaves lying on the ground may be concealing bumps, routes, stones or holes in the path.
• You will need to expect route impairments of this kind if you are intending to undertake a hike.
• Before setting out, visit https://www.traumpfade.info/traumpfade/wege-status/ in order to find out whether the route you intend to hike is closed or whether diversions are in place. Construction works, timber felling or other disruptions may also be planned.
• Recommended hiking season: April to October.
  
  

Difficulty rating:

Easy tours

...have only slight differences in altitude and can usually be completed in half a day in terms of distance. They are not particularly demanding in terms of fitness and surefootedness. There are no sections of the trail that require a head for heights. Short, steeper sections are possible. Depending on the trail format, some sections may be difficult to walk in wet weather.

Medium tours

...are easy to manage with a normal level of fitness. Path sections may require good sure-footedness, so sturdy footwear is important, hiking poles may be useful. Some longer and steeper ascents and descents are possible. Difficult (partly secured) passages are the absolute exception and can usually be avoided by taking a detour. Natural sections can be difficult in wet weather.

Difficult tours

...require very good stamina and endurance due to the length and/or the meters of altitude to be covered. You also need to be very sure-footed to tackle steep ascents and descents on sometimes challenging paths. Rope-secured sections and/or easy climbing passages, which require a minimum of freedom from shingles, are possible. Sturdy footwear and hiking poles are important. Paths and exposed passages are often difficult or even impossible to walk in wet or wintry weather.

Sturdy shoes are recommended for the tour!

You can find trail closures at: https://www.traumpfade.info/traumpfade/wege-status/

A 48 Exit Polch - further on L 113 to Trimbs - 56753 Trimbs, car park directly at the civic centre (Auf dem Reusch)

56753 Trimbs, car park directly at the civic centre (Auf dem Reusch)

56753 Welling, civic centre (Schulstraße)

Destination stop: Trimbs Nettebrücke

Line: 360 RegioBus Münstermaifeld - Mertloch - Polch - Hausen - Mayen

www.vrminfo.de

• Traumpfade & Traumpfädchen Band  2: Die 19 besten Premium-Rundwanderungen in der Vordereifel, Ulrike Poller & Wolfgang Todt ISBN: 978-3-934342-61-3
• 27 Premium-Rundwege Traumpfade, Jubiläumsausgabe 10 Jahre Traumpfade,  Ulrike Poller & Wolfgang Todt, ISBN: 978-3-942779-43-2

Freizeitkarte Mosel "Maifeld und Untermosel" (1:25 000), ISBN: 978-3-944620-16-9

Tourist-Information Maifeld, Tel.: +49 (0)2605/9615026, touristik@maifeld.de,  https://www.maifeld.de/tourismus-kultur/

Projektbüro Traumpfade, Tel.: +49 (0)261/108419, info@traumpfade.info, www.traumpfade.info

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