At the Auw reservoir, a path with places to rest and a fishing pier meet; the pier is located directly on the accessible walking trail. You can fish there with a fishing licence, and the pier is also easy to use for wheelchair users. A memorial site commemorates a specific chapter in the town’s history. Water, outdoor activity and remembrance give Auw bei Prüm different points of interest to consider when planning your trip.

At the reservoir: walking and fishing

Along the accessible Auw Reservoir walking trail, places to rest and benches invite you to linger. You can build breaks right into your plans. The accessible fishing pier is located right beside the path and is also easy to use for wheelchair users. Fishing at the reservoir from this barrier-free pier is possible with a fishing licence. So, if you want to fish there, make sure to include a fishing licence in your plans. Check the current fishing regulations in advance.

The path and the fishing opportunity offer different ways to enjoy the reservoir: the accessible walking trail has places to rest and benches along the route, while the pier lets you fish. If you are looking for accommodation in Auw bei Prüm, these features can help you decide whether the destination suits your travel plans.

A memorial site rooted in local history

The memorial site on the former site of the court commemorates Michael Campensis, the parish priest of Auw. In April 1627, he was convicted of being a witch at Radsberg and executed by burning. The memorial site is on the former court site; the place of conviction and execution was Radsberg. For travellers interested in local remembrance and history, this provides a distinct point of interest alongside the activities at the reservoir.

More to explore in the Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm

In the wider travel destination of Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm, attractions related to mining, fossils, military history and castle culture complement the information about Auw bei Prüm. They offer a range of themes to consider when planning your trip.

The Mühlenberger Stollen Bleialf visitor mine includes a mining trail with numerous information boards about the area’s mining history. One-hour guided tours are offered inside the mine. Visitors learn about ore mining in Bleialf, from the geology to the practical techniques used. If you are planning a tour, check the current dates in advance.

The Devonium in Waxweiler offers a different focus: it conveys complex ideas from palaeontology and the study of fossil life in a playful way. Unlike the topic of ore mining at the Mühlenberger Stollen, the focus here is on the world of fossils.

The Westwall Museum is housed across three accessible floors of a bunker. Its underground corridors and rooms feature a military history exhibition. This makes military history another distinct theme in Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm.

The water castle of Rittersdorf, around 700 years old, has remained almost entirely true to its original form since it was built and offers a vivid picture of late medieval and early modern Renaissance residential culture. The castle has a privately run restaurant serving fine country cuisine. Before your visit, check whether the restaurant is open.

There is a varied choice of themes to explore: mining in Bleialf, fossils in Waxweiler, military history at the Westwall Museum and castle culture in Rittersdorf. In Auw bei Prüm, the reservoir and its activities, along with the memorial site, offer their own points of interest.

Discover more destinations: Krautscheid, Wallersheim, Waxweiler, Bitburg, Utscheid, Röhl, Giesdorf, Zendscheid.

View the wider travel guide: Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm.