Waxweiler can be explored from several perspectives: trails and viewpoints open up views of the Prümtal, the protected historic center preserves a small-town streetscape, and the Devonium focuses on paleontology. When planning your trip, it is worth comparing the hiking trails: alongside a 3.3-kilometer loop, there is the option of the much longer Devon Trail. Cultural events and the seasonal outdoor pool add to the choices.

Hiking Trails and Views

The Biotope and Kanzel Trail is a 3.3-kilometer circular hiking trail. You can start either at the parking lot by the canal or at the Haus des Gastes. Stops include a Roman villa, a biotope and the Devon Trail. The route also leads to a lookout pavilion with views of the Prümtal, then follows the Prüm back to the village. With its shorter distance, this trail is an alternative to the Devon Trail.

The Devon Trail is a 15.7-kilometer circular hiking trail that starts and ends at the Mariensäule. Another trail, Hiking Trail 100, loops around Waxweiler in the Prümtal and offers views of the valley. The Naturpark Südeifel Hiking Trail No. 87 runs through the area west of Waxweiler. It loops around the hill formed by the Mühlbachtal and Mandelbachtal valleys. The trails therefore differ not only in their stated lengths, but also in whether they loop around Waxweiler, start and end at the Mariensäule, or lead to a hill in the surrounding area.

Mariensäule and Local History

The Mariensäule on Eichelsberg in Waxweiler is a red sandstone votive column created in 1948 by Anton Nagel of Trier, with a statue of the Immaculata. It is 16 meters high; the Madonna with orb measures 4.30 meters. From the Mariensäule, the view extends across the Prümtal and the surrounding heights. Every year, on a Sunday in May, a procession proceeds from the parish church to the Mariensäule. If you would like to plan around this event, check the exact date in advance.

The Catholic parish church of St. John the Baptist is a hall church built in 1770 to a design by Johannes Seiz. The lower stories of the tower may date back to the Middle Ages. The historic center around the parish church is protected as a designated historic area. Its small-town streetscape consists mostly of residential and commercial buildings from the first half of the 19th century. The church and historic center thus offer different ways to explore Waxweiler’s architectural history.

Fossils at the Devonium

The Devonium introduces the science of fossil life and the transition of plants from water to land in a playful paleontological exhibition. It displays fossils found at the Köppen quarry near Waxweiler and presents the depositional environments of the exposed rock layers there. Alongside the fossil finds, the geological context of their discovery is also a focus. The museum thus offers a distinct focus alongside the hiking trails and the town’s architectural history.

Waxweiler Outdoor Pool

The outdoor pool has more than 700 square meters of water surface, a 25-meter swimming pool, a one-meter diving board and a three-meter diving tower. There is also a large sunbathing lawn with shade trees, intended for families as well. The pool operates seasonally; check the current opening hours before your visit. This makes the outdoor pool a seasonal option to include in your plans alongside hiking, local history and the Devonium.

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