The Weidenbach valley preserves a special flora and fauna. Starting at the church in Strauch, the hike leads into the idyllic, protected valley of the Weidenbach stream and its mill. Along the lively Eifel river, you pass the Heinrich-Geis-Stollen, from where you then return to Strauch.

Highlights of the tour

• Church of St. Matthias
• Weidenbach mill
• Heinrich Geis gallery

A brochure with all the circular hiking trails in the municipality of Simmerath is available at the Rursee-Touristik offices, at Simmerath town hall and for download at www.rursee.de.