Radreise 04: Wo Flüsse Geschichten schreiben | Euskirchen-Wittlich

Cycling trip
7 daysFrom 509.00 €

✔7 days ✔approx. 260 km ✔from Euskirchen to Wittlich ✔packed lunch.


The 260-kilometre cycle tour leads from Euskirchen in the north of the Eifel to Wittlich in the south and can also be easily reached by train. This seven-day cycle tour through the middle of the Eifel is a carefree pleasure with an eBike or a good level of fitness.

The Eifel is incomparably varied - sometimes gentle river meadows, sometimes rugged rock formations, sometimes magnificent views and sometimes dense forests. The towns also have their very own character. A multi-day cycle tour from Euskirchen in the fertile plain through the mountains to Wittlich offers the quintessence of the Eifel experience. What's great for environmentally conscious cycling fans is that this trip can also be enjoyed without any horsepower thanks to good rail connections at the start and finish.

The cycle tour starts in a relaxed manner in Euskirchen and initially follows the Erft river slightly uphill. But soon, around the Kneipp spa town of Bad Münstereifel with its picturesque historic town center and probably the most comfortable city outlet in Germany, the full wildness of the Eifel becomes apparent. Deep, forest-lined valleys accompany you all the way to the alleyways of Blankenheim with the source of the Ahr. High into the volcanic Eifel, the route then leads to Gerolstein, whose Helenenquelle spring is proof of the fountain town's fame: pure mineral water.

Bitburg in the south of the Eifel is nestled in a lovely hilly landscape. The world-famous Bitburger brewery opens its doors to visitors with an experience center. The route continues through the German-Luxembourg border region, always close to the water, to the ancient imperial city of Trier with its wealth of world heritage sites. The vineyards of the Moselle accompany cyclists downstream to the mouth of the Lieser, on the banks of which lies the old market town of Wittlich.

Impressions

Travel itinerary

Total length of the route: 260 km
  1. Total distance Euskirchen - Wittlich | approx. 260 km

    • Altitude difference: ▲approx. 1223 m ▼approx. 1200 m
    1. Day 1 Arrival: Euskirchen - Bad Münstereifel | approx. 15 km

      • Arrival (by train) in Euskirchen and cycle tour along the Erft cycle path to Bad Münstereifel
      • Altitude meters: ▲ Ascent approx. 122 m | ▼ Descent approx. 10 m
      • When booking incl. luggage transfer, the 1st overnight stay is in Euskirchen (then onward journey to Bad Münstereifel only on the 2nd day).
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        Cycling

        The Erft cycle route

        Nettersheim
        Distance:111.0 km Duration:6:00 h Difficulty:Easy

        Nettersheim-Holzmülheim - Neuss

    2. Day 2: Round tour EifelRadSchleife | 37 km or 25 km

      1. Interior view of a Roman lime kiln with visitors on a staircase.
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        Cycling

        EifelRadSchleife 8 "Römerzeit und Mittelalter"

        Kreuzweingarten
        Distance:21.9 km Duration:1:45 h Difficulty:Medium

        There is a lot to discover on this tour: from the medieval flair of Hardtburg Castle, to the Roman lime distillery, to a rare variety of plants in the drained Steinbach dam in the nature reserve!

    3. Day 3 : Bad Münstereifel - Hillesheim | approx. 55 km

      • Cycle tour via the Erft cycle path, Ahr cycle path, Kalkeifel cycle path
      • Altitude meters: ▲ Ascent approx. 540 m | ▼ Descent approx. 389 m
      • Overnight stay in Hillesheim

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        Ahrquelle

        Blankenheim
        Open today

        In the cellar of one half-timbered-house from 1726 you can find the spring of the river Ahr.

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        Cycling

        The Erft cycle route

        Nettersheim
        Distance:111.0 km Duration:6:00 h Difficulty:Easy

        Nettersheim-Holzmülheim - Neuss

    4. Day 4: Hillesheim - Bitburg | approx. 50 km

      • Cycle tour via the Kalkeifel cycle path and the Kyll cycle path
      • Altitude meters: ▲ Ascent approx. 327 m | ▼ Descent approx. 438 m
      • Overnight stay in Bitburg
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        Cycling

        Kyll Valley Cycle Route

        Hellenthal
        Distance:121.4 km Duration:10:00 h Difficulty:Medium

        Losheimergraben - Trier

    5. Day 5 Bitburg - Trier | approx. 62 km

      • Cycle tour via the Nims cycle path, Prüm cycle path, Sauer cycle path and Moselle cycle path
      • Altitude meters: ▲ Ascent approx. 140 m | ▼ Descent approx. 357 m
      • Overnight stay in Trier
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        Cycling

        Sauer Valley Cycle Route

        Wasserbillig
        Distance:61.2 km Duration:5:00 h Difficulty:Easy

        Wasserbilligerbrück/Wasserbillig - Ettelbrück

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        Cycling

        Nims Valley Cycle Route

        Weinsheim
        Distance:64.4 km Duration:4:24 h Difficulty:Medium

        Weinsheim bei Prüm - Irreler Mühle

    6. Day 6 Trier - Wittlich | approx. 80 km

      • Cycle tour along the Moselle cycle path and Maare-Moselle cycle path
      • Altitude meters: ▲ Ascent approx. 163 m | ▼ Descent approx. 121 m
      • Overnight stay in Wittlich
    7. Day 7: Departure

      • Your cycle tour ends after breakfast
      • You can return by train from Wittlich-Wengerohr station.

      Further information

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      You can request the offer "Radreise 04: Wo Flüsse Geschichten schreiben | Euskirchen-Wittlich" from the provider Eifel Tourismus GmbH here.

      November 19, 2024 to November 30, 2025