The EifelSchleife Baasemer Weiden is described as an easy hiking route associated with Baasem. It is approximately 7.5 kilometres long and is stated to take around two hours; it is also described as suitable for families and accessible with prams.
Nature
The Baasemer Weiden route passes through the Simmeler Bach and Baasemer Heide nature reserves. These protect habitats for animal and plant species classified as endangered on North Rhine-Westphalia’s Red List. The route includes wide meadows and coniferous forest; opportunities to see hares, deer, horses and cattle are also mentioned.
On the Way
The route can be reached by public transport: take the train to Dahlem station, then bus 834 in the direction of Dahlem, Berk Siedlung Auf Etscherath, and get off at the Baasem Kirche stop.
Culture
No places to stop for refreshments are indicated along the hike. Hüttenstraße 5 near St. Mariä Geburt in Baasem is listed as a parking option. St. Mariä Geburt in Baasem and a foot-bath facility are listed as points of interest along the route.
Geographical Setting
The surrounding area of Baasem includes Sattel, Achelter, Schwirzheimer Kopf and Duppacher Maar. In the wider regional surroundings of Baasem are the Hünert residential development, Dollendorf ruins, Kasselburg and Steinfeld Cistercian Abbey.
Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Baasem can continue their accommodation search afterwards. More local pages: Schmidtheim, Kronenburg.
