• Copyright: Eifel-Tourismus GmbH, T. Vollmer

21 - Westwall-Eifelkreuz

Type of tour:Hiking
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Difficulty:moderate
Duration2:45 h
Length10.6 km
Ascent75 hm
Descent75 hm
Elevation profile

Description

Distance: 11.1 km Starting point: Bus station in Simmerath


The idyllic nature reserves between Simmerath and Paustenbach invite you to discover them. The circular route begins at the church of St. Johann Baptist. After leaving the village, you come across the remains of the Westwall. The trail leads through nature reserves to the Paustenbacher Höhe with the Eifel cross. You return to Simmerath along the Kall and again over the Westwall.

Highlights of the tour:

  • Church of St. Johann Baptist
  • Western Wall
  • Eifel cross

Impressions

Further information

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