Natur-Camping Vulkaneifel

A hikers’ paradise, this site’s setting is among the viewsome volcanic lakes and dormant volcanoes of Vulkaneifel, one of Germany’s least densely populated areas (and in terms of walking trails, one of the most densely networked).

As spa seekers will know, a land filled with volcanoes means bubbling thermal springs and historic spa towns too: this region has both, along with plenty of hiking and biking trails around the area's wooded slopes, lakes, foothills and protected reserves. Natur-Camping Vulkaneifel is a kilometre from the handsome spa village of Manderscheid, where the Eifelsteig trail and the Vulkanbike Trailpark both pass through.

Back at base, there’s a lot to be getting on with too, on a green and south-facing slope directly next to a forest, with grounds dotted by mature fruit trees and hedges. Only a third of the property is dedicated to accommodation, leaving the other two thirds for leisurely pursuits.

A fine big pool is where grownups and kids might well end up spending most of their leisure time, as there’s a waterslide for kids to whizz down, as well as plenty of space and sunbeds and umbrellas for good long poolside basks. More larking about can be done around the spacious playground or over at the multisports field, where guests of all ages and sporting persuasions can play the likes of ping pong, volleyball, badminton, basketball and football.