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North Rhine-Westphalia

Galgenberg Ancient Tree – Gillesbach Bridge Crossing loop from Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Galgenberg Ancient Tree – Gillesbach Bridge Crossing loop from Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Galgenberg Ancient Tree – Gillesbach Bridge Crossing loop from Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

02:01

7.20km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

1.39 km

Pasque flower meadows in the Gillesbach Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The Gillesbachtal is a hiking highlight in every season, but it deserves special attention in early spring, around mid-April, when the Eifel's largest occurrence of pasque flowers is in bloom …

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2

3.51 km

Galgenberg Ancient Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

In the courthouse of Marmagen, the lay judges for the criminal court met from 1315. In 1356 there was a legal dispute between the Duke of Jülich and the Archbishop …

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3

3.62 km

Shelter at Galgenberg

Highlight • Mountain Hut

quiet advice place above the former Eifelhöhenklinik

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4

3.92 km

Roman Matronae Sanctuary and Boundary Stones Marmagen

Highlight • Historical Site

Here is a Roman boundary stone from the 3rd century AD.
Landmarks named the architect / builder of the street, the time of construction and the distance to the nearest provincial capital.

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5

4.07 km

Wooden Sculptures on Mühlenberg

Highlight • Structure

6

5.79 km

Gillesbachtal Stream and Wooden Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • River

7

6.31 km

Gillesbach Bridge and Picnic Area

Highlight • Bridge

A wonderful break, a little apart on a connecting piece between the more busy trails in the Gillesbach valley. Ideal for tours with children as it is located directly on …

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6.39 km

Gillesbach Bridge Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

A beautiful place to take a break near the Halltaler Mühle

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7.20 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.50 km

1.48 km

217 m

Surfaces

4.22 km

2.56 km

299 m

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