🌿✨🥾 A Sunday full of nature, history, and good vibes awaits! 🥾✨🌿
Join us for a truly scenic and rewarding hike through one of the most beautiful volcanic regions in Germany 🌋🌲 We’ll circle the stunning Laacher See, pass through peaceful forest trails, and visit the breathtaking Maria Laach Abbey ⛪️ — a historic gem surrounded by nature.
And to top it all off… we’ll finish the day at the lively Andernacher Bierbörse 🍻🎉 Perfect for relaxing, socializing, and celebrating a great hike together!
📅 Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
⏰ Meeting time: 08:45
📍 Meeting point: Düsseldorf Hbf (or anywhere along the way – just hop on!)
🚆 Train schedule (please don’t be late!):
Dep: 08:58 Düsseldorf Hbf platform 16 RE5 (28509)
Arr: 10:29 Andernach platform 1
Dep: 10:36 Bahnhof, Andernach, Bus stop B platform unknown Bus 399
Arr: 11:03 Maria Laach Waldfrieden/Laacher See, Nickenich, Bus stop B platform unknown
🥾 Hike details:
Distance: 18.4 km
Elevation: ⬆️ 428 m / ⬇️ 426 m
Estimated duration: 5:22 (Komoot)
Difficulty: Difficult ⚠️ (be prepared for a solid but rewarding challenge!)
🌄 Expect a mix of lake views, volcanic terrain, forest paths, and cultural highlights — a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation 💚
⏱️ Return: Around 19:30 at Düsseldorf Hbf (timing may vary a bit ⏳)
📍 GPX file:
[https://raw.githubusercontent.com/samwaseda/HikeNRW/refs/heads/main/HikeNRW/tracks/20260510_2914639977.gpx]
📍 Komoot route:
[https://www.komoot.com/tour/2914639977?ref=aso&share_token=ae7mxlaa6ToJArVm0U3ls0gNAylSCec9F4CUxJgarWS2UyBI0f]
📸 Instagram:
[https://www.instagram.com/rambledorf/]
💬 Telegram group:
Sign up via Meetup and wait for the link, or simply leave a message under this announcement. No need to join Telegram to participate!
📢 Telegram channel:
[https://t.me/hikenrw]
🌦 Important: This adventure happens regardless of the weather — rain or shine, we hike!
Pack enough water 💧, snacks 🍫, and bring your best energy 😄 Let’s make this a memorable day together!
