Understand
[edit]History
[edit]The nature resort opened in 2006. Before that it was a combat training area for British troops.
Landscape
[edit]A lot of hills and forests. There is also a big dam (Ruhrtalsperre). Villages in the valleys are 300 metres above sea level and the hills rise up to 600 metres.
Flora and fauna
[edit]Climate
[edit]There is a lot of snow in the winter.
Get in
[edit]By bus from Aachen is quite easy. The SB63 from Aachen central bus station takes around 1h20min to get to Einruhr.
Fees and permits
[edit]You have to pay around €1.50 for every night you sleep in the resort.
Get around
[edit]There are many hiking/bike trails and there is also a good bus network (they usually come every hour).
See
[edit]Looking down on the river dam lake from the hills surrounding it is really nice.
Do
[edit]Walking the nature walking trails. The total length of trails in the park is 85 km.
Buy
[edit]Honey made in the region.
Eat
[edit]Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]One can stay for less than €30 per person per night in the youth hostels. Camping in the wilderness is prohibited.
Lodging
[edit]Camping
[edit]Backcountry
[edit]Stay safe
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