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Route description for Eifel weekend with kiddies


Eifel weekend with kiddies

What do you do with the grandchildren (3 and 5 years) on a long weekend with a reduced risk of stress and the highest possible fun factor? For 4 days in winter we enjoyed animal-rich and wet experiences. On the 4th day I also listed alternatives that we want to do in the near future. Therefore, the kilometer indication of the route is not correct. This time we were in Nettersheim, Mechernich, Rheinbach and Hellenthal (about 450 km).

Day

Essen, Deutschland

At 2 p.m. we head towards Cologne. We want to pick up our two grandchildren aged 3 and 5 there.

51° 27' 20.3" N 7° 0' 41.6" E

51.4556432 7.0115552


☍ 72,7 km ( 50 min.)

Köln, Deutschland

At 3:30 p.m., the children are packed up, including toys and suitcases. Ready to go.

50° 56' 15.1" N 6° 57' 37" E

50.9375310 6.9602786


☍ 62,4 km ( 45 min.)

Wohnmobilhafen Nettersheim

We chose the parking space in Nettersheim as a place to stay. Here you can get the entire motorhome program including a barbecue area for €9. Although there are still traces of the flood disaster from last year, the parking space has been completely restored. For €9 you have everything you need. Thanks to the RV-friendly community

Urftstraße, 53947, Nettersheim, Deutschland

50° 29' 14" N 6° 37' 34" E

50.4872222 6.6261111


☍ 18,2 km ( 16 min.)

Day

Parkplatz Wildpark, Mechernich, Deutschland

The park opens at 10 a.m. There you will find wild boars, deer, goats, deer, donkeys and many other animals in addition to a great children's playground. You can sometimes even enter the enclosure with a dog and pet the animals. I had never seen a deer up close before. let alone pet him. Great experience for young and old.

53894 Mechernich, Deutschland

50° 36' 19.8" N 6° 40' 45.3" E

50.6054890 6.6792409


☍ 5,7 km ( 8 min.)

LVR-Freilichtmuseum Kommern, Eickser Straße, Mechernich, Deutschland

After a thorough discussion, we decided to skip the entrance fee. Animal park and open-air museum in one day with small children seemed too much for the kids. That's why we only took a siesta in the parking lot and enjoyed the view of the Cologne Bay.

Eickser Str., 53894 Mechernich, Deutschland

50° 36' 40.5" N 6° 37' 47" E

50.6112392 6.6297234


☍ 3,9 km ( 4 min.)

Kleintiermarkt Kommern, Mühlenpark, Mechernich, Deutschland

The Mühlenpark is on the main road just before Kommern. A large playground with a skate track, mini golf, trampoline, fitness and play equipment. Since the weather was still very good, we made a stopover here. Here we hoped to channel our grandchildren's energy into a tired-am-I-go-to-bed state. They had a lot of fun, but the condition didn't materialize.

Mühlenpark 1, 53894 Mechernich, Deutschland

50° 35' 42.2" N 6° 37' 31.9" E

50.5950420 6.6255369


☍ 18,7 km ( 17 min.)

Wohnmobilhafen Nettersheim

Since we liked it here so much, we also spent the second night here. This time there was a campfire with stick bread and grilled sausages.

Urftstraße, 53947, Nettersheim, Germany

50° 29' 14" N 6° 37' 34" E

50.4872222 6.6261111


☍ 35,2 km ( 32 min.)

Day

Monte Mare Rheinbach, Münstereifeler Straße, Rheinbach, Deutschland

Since the weather was extremely "modest" we went to Rheinbach to Monte Mare. We weren't the only ones with this idea. Nevertheless, the children had a lot of fun. If possible, you should start the bathroom during the week.

Münstereifeler Str. 69, 53359 Rheinbach, Deutschland

50° 37' 8.5" N 6° 56' 1.1" E

50.6190400 6.9336500


☍ 55,1 km ( 52 min.)

Wohnmobilstellplatz der Gemeinde Hellenthal, Oleftalstraße, Hellenthal, Deutschland

Since we wanted to go to the bird of prey sanctuary the next day, we chose the parking space at the bottom of the dam wall for the night. It is a normal parking lot with all the necessary facilities. The price for a family is disproportionately high at €19.50.

Oleftalstraße 30, 53940 Hellenthal, Deutschland

50° 29' 39" N 6° 25' 25.3" E

50.4941685 6.4236892


☍ 3,0 km ( 5 min.)

Day

Greifvogelstation & Wildfreigehege Hellenthal, Wildfreigehege, Hellenthal, Deutschland

Absolutely recommendable for grandma, grandpa and grandchildren!
The birds of prey show is an absolute experience. For €5, the kiddies were even allowed to hold an eagle (with the physical support of Grandpa). Here, too, you can pet deer, stags, sheep, etc. There are also lynxes, arctic foxes, meerkats and much more.

Wildfreigehege 1, 53940 Hellenthal, Deutschland

50° 30' 9.2" N 6° 25' 47.2" E

50.5025648 6.4297916


☍ 59,9 km ( 49 min.)

Alternative: Nürburgring Boulevard, Nürburg, Deutschland

Alternative excursion point
Tour of the Nürburgring and a visit to the racetrack museum

Nürburgring Boulevard 1, 53520 Nürburg, Deutschland

50° 20' 4.2" N 6° 56' 53.3" E

50.3344957 6.9481280


☍ 10,3 km ( 9 min.)

Alternative: Hohe Acht, Adenau, Deutschland

Alternative destination:
Tobogganing and snow hiking at the Hohe Acht ski area

Hohe Acht, 53518 Adenau, Deutschland

50° 23' 11" N 7° 0' 39" E

50.3863889 7.0108333


☍ 99,9 km (1 hrs. 18 min.)

Alternative: Dinosaurierpark Teufelsschlucht, Ferschweilerstraße, Ernzen, Deutschland

Open from March 12th, 2022 Time travel through the history of the earth

Ferschweilerstraße 50, 54668 Ernzen, Deutschland

49° 50' 42" N 6° 26' 5.6" E

49.8449987 6.4348956


☍ 138,7 km (1 hrs. 25 min.)

Alternative: Lavakeller (Mendig), Brauerstraße, Mendig, Deutschland

Many steps lead down below the town of Mendig: Here in the lava cellars, which were hammered into the cooled volcanic rock, it is consistently cold even in the hottest summers, there is a mysterious dim light, it smells of a touch of moisture.

Brauerstraße 5, 56743 Mendig, Deutschland

50° 22' 40.5" N 7° 17' 4.9" E

50.3779122 7.2846939


☍ 8,6 km ( 10 min.)

Alternative: Tolli-Park, Nikolaus-Otto-Straße, Mayen, Deutschland

Adventures in Tolli Park! Water fun, petting zoo, children's circus, indoor park... and much more. great family fun in the amusement park in Mayen

Nikolaus-Otto-Straße 11, 56727 Mayen, Deutschland

50° 20' 2.5" N 7° 15' 54" E

50.3340292 7.2650083


☍ 87,1 km (1 hrs. 2 min.)

Köln, Deutschland

50° 56' 15.1" N 6° 57' 37" E

50.9375310 6.9602786


☍ 71,6 km ( 54 min.)

Essen, Deutschland

51° 27' 20.3" N 7° 0' 41.6" E

51.4556432 7.0115552