Through the golden valleys to the Matterhorn of the Eifel

The wild daffodil valleys from Fuhrtsbach, Perlenbach, Schwalmbach and Krockesbach to Rocher du Bieley

Hike through dense forests and open daffodil meadows

The daffodil valleys are located in the east of Belgium, near the German border. These valleys are best known for their vast fields full of wild daffodils that bloom from late March to mid-May. The valleys stretch from Perlenbach to Krockesbach and form an impressive nature reserve.

During a walk through the daffodil valleys you will experience the beautiful nature up close. The smell of spring and the sound of birds around you create a relaxed atmosphere. The route starts at the Wahlerscheid car park and takes you along wider forest paths through this dense forest. As you walk on, the landscape opens up and you are surrounded by the fields full of wild daffodils and narrower paths. It is an unforgettable sight to see the bright yellow flowers bloom as far as the eye can see.

The highlight of the route is Rocher de Bieley or the "Matterhorn of the Eifel", where you have a beautiful view over the Galgental and Schwalmbach valleys. From here you can see the wide valleys with the bright yellow daffodils, the winding Schwalmbach / Perlenbach and the green surrounding forests. It's a breathtaking sight that you won't soon forget.

When hiking, it is important to enjoy the surroundings, but also to respect nature. The daffodils are vulnerable and therefore it is not allowed to pick them or deviate from the path. In this way, we can ensure that these beautiful flowers continue to bloom for years to come and that we can all continue to enjoy them.

Just like our previous daffodil hike from Rocherath and its Olef and Holzwarche valleys, this hike through the daffodil valleys of Perlenbach and Krockesbach is a unique and unforgettable experience. The beautiful forests, the colorful flower meadows and the breathtaking view of Rocher du Bieley make it highly recommended for those who love hiking and nature.

The route runs partly through a security zone of the military area and is therefore not always accessible. Always consult the agenda for target training at Camp Elsenborn

Points of interest along the way:

Perlenbach-Fuhrtsbachtal nature reserve, named after the two tributaries that flow into the Roer. Known for its wild daffodil valleys. Perlenbach is the German name for the Belgian Schwalmbach and is the longest tributary of the Roer with a length of 17.6 km

The National Park Eifel is the German nature reserve in the Eifel. This low mountain range stretches from the west of Germany, the east of Belgium to the northwest of Luxembourg and is part of the Rhineland massif

Explosive bunker on the Fuhrtsbach, a remnant of the heavily fortified border from the Second World War and the German Westwall or the Siegfried Line

Galgenberg, named after the place where a gallows used to stand to keep looters away from the shell banks of that time

Rocher du Bieley is located on the outskirts of Camp Elsenborn in Bütgenbach, with a beautiful view of Galgenberg and the surrounding daffodil valleys. The rock formation bears the nickname "Matterhorn of the Eifel"

Schwalmbach is the headwaters of the Perlenbach, which is formed by the Krockesbach and the Vokkesbach. It is the Belgian name for the Perlenbach and you will find several beaver dams and with a bit of luck you can observe some beavers

Camp Elsenborn, the only camp in Belgium where soldiers can use all the heavy weapons of the land component

Hasselpatt State Forest, a huge forest that still houses the memorial of a field hospital from the Second World War (also on the route of our previous hike through the daffodil valley of Olef and Holzwarche)