Walburga hiking route in Pluwig

We recommend the sports field in Pluwig as a starting point for our hike, where you will find ample free parking. From here, you can also start any other route around Pluwig.

Passing the local dog school/dog boarding house, the path initially leads us into the valley towards the Ruwer-Hochwald cycle path. We follow the cycle path for a short distance until we then take a parallel path along the Ruwer, where the first resting benches invite us to linger by the romantic river.

Here we also encounter the Romika dream loop, which will accompany us for a while. Later we switch to the other side of the cycle path, taking a path between the forest edge and the Ruwer, away from the busy activity of the "tired" athletes.

Back on the cycle path, we immediately cross the main road to begin our ascent towards Pluwig. Before the Romika dream loop leaves us again, a large resting bench here invites us to enjoy a beautiful view of the meadows and pastures and the neighboring village of Gusterath.

Returning to Pluwig, we move along the outer edge of the village center. Here, the three Pluwig hiking routes meet and accompany each other for a time. At the edge of the village, we begin our climb to the heights through the new development area. After saying goodbye to the panorama path and reaching the highest point of the new development, a beautiful forest path towards Geizenburg invites us to visit Walburga. Along the way, we leave the Karl-May hiking route again and reach a junction where we can make a detour to the statue of the namesake of our hiking route.

After our small detour, we quickly reach the main road and the Geizenburg district, which we walk through. At the upper end of the village, a view opens at the edge of a weekend area onto the neighboring communities of Schöndorf, Hinzenburg, and Ollmuth, and at the end, our final ascent to the heights above Pluwig. There we overlook the communities on the opposite side: Hockweiler, Gusterath, and Lonzenburg. Soon our hike will end, and we pass by cow and horse pastures to return to the town center. The return path to the parking lot now takes us over the church square and past the multigenerational square.

Basically, entering the forest and walking the hiking trails is at your own risk.

Depending on the season and weather, increased surefootedness is required on some sections of the path. Therefore, wear clothing and hiking boots suitable for the season and weather with the appropriate tread.

WARNING: The rock outcrop at the Walburga statue is NOT secured by a railing!

Sturdy footwear, comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing, and provisions are recommended.

Rest by the Ruwer and listen to the relaxing bubbling of the water.

Via L 139 and K 57 Navigation destination input: 54316 Pluwig, Kreuzgarten 17

Free parking available at the Pluwig sports field

City bus lines 30 and 86

More info at: www.vrt-info.de