Distance:21.9 km
Duration:2:47 h
Difficulty:Medium
From the narrow Rur valley along the wooded valleys of Kallbach and Schlehbach, the route climbs up to the windy plateau of Schmidt. In terms of riding technique, the route is suitable for everyone, as apart from a steep, long single trail between Zweifallshammer and Schmidt, the route is mostly easy. Here you are directly connected to the national park information point in Zerkall with a parking lot, but you can also easily travel by train to Nideggen-Brück station. Parking is also available in Nideggen at Zweifallshammer, at Schmidt-Scheidbaum, in Kommmerscheid or in Mausbach.
Bad Münstereifel is a small romantic town that has grown historically over the years, with picturesque timber-framed houses and the City Outlet, with attractive shops that are worth paying a visit. You can take a break in the many cosy cafés and restaurants.
Since September 2018, the Geo-Route R themed hiking trail has been available in and around the Eifel village of Rieden, offering a wide range of interesting things for hiking, nature and volcano/geology enthusiasts. The approx. 23 km long overall tour can also be hiked in individual sections and other extra tours complement the signposted route, which is equipped with information boards.