Boos: Maars, Nature Conservation and Hiking Trails

Nature Reserve and Views

The Boos Double Maar nature reserve is a Volcano Park site and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. This combination of protected nature and the Volcano Park makes the area a specific point of interest for anyone interested in landscapes and natural history.

The Boos Eifel Tower is an approximately 25-metre-high wooden tower on the 557-metre-high Schneeberg, on the edge of the Boos Maar nature reserve. From its viewing platform, the panoramic view stretches across the Eifel landscape, with its extinct volcanic cones, to the Westerwald and the Hunsrück. The tower is currently closed. Take this status into account when planning your outings; the description of the view does not mean that you can currently climb the tower.

Hiking Trails and Their Landmarks

The Kratertour and the Stumpfarmweg are circular hiking trails. Both pass the Boos Eifel Tower and the two Boos maars. The Traumpfad Boos Double Maar Tour starts at the hiking car park at the “Boos Double Maar” Volcano Park site. The Eifelturmpfad Boos is another named hiking trail in Boos.

The trails can be distinguished by their described routes and landmarks: the Kratertour and the Stumpfarmweg are both described as circular trails, while the starting point for the Boos Double Maar Tour is specified. If you choose a particular tour, check the current trail and planning information relevant to your visit.

Excursions and Natural History

The local NABU group regularly leads excursions for citizens interested in natural history and guided tours for school classes. The offer is therefore aimed at these specified groups. If you would like to combine your visit with an excursion, ask the local group about a suitable date in advance.

Culture in the Wider Mayen-Koblenz Destination

Cultural and historical themes may also play a role in choosing your trip. They are part of the wider Mayen-Koblenz destination and are attractions in their own right, not features of Boos. In Mayen stands Genovevaburg Castle, built in 1280 by Heinrich von Finstingen, Archbishop of Trier. In Bendorf, the Protestant and Catholic churches are housed under one roof at St. Medard’s and are connected by the so-called Ecumenical Gate.

The Sayner Hütte in Bendorf is an anchor point on the European Route of Industrial Heritage and the only monument in Rhineland-Palatinate to receive this distinction. Following restoration, modern exhibitions and multimedia displays invite visitors to explore; guided tours and creative workshops are also offered. In Mendig, the Lava-Dome is the German Volcano Museum. The Geyser Museum explains how the world’s highest cold-water geyser works across five exhibition areas. These varied themes offer a cultural complement if you would like to look beyond nature and hiking trails in Boos to explore Mayen-Koblenz.

Aligning Your Accommodation Search with Your Travel Interests

When searching for accommodation in Boos, it helps to decide on the focus of your trip in advance: would you like to prioritise nature at the Boos Double Maar and the selection of named hiking trails, or would you also like to include cultural attractions in the wider Mayen-Koblenz destination? This will help you assess Boos as a destination based on its described nature and hiking options, while also deciding which other themes matter for your plans.

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Go to the wider travel overview: Mayen-Koblenz.