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Rhineland-Palatinate

Kerpen Castle – Hillesheim City Wall loop from Kerpen

Rhineland-Palatinate

Kerpen Castle – Hillesheim City Wall loop from Kerpen

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Kerpen Castle – Hillesheim City Wall loop from Kerpen

01:38

29.3km

280m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Waypoints

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172 m

Kerpen Castle

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The exact origins of Kerpen Castle are shrouded in the mists of history. It is considered very likely that its builder was Sigibertus de Kerpene, first mentioned in documents in …

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12.3 km

Hirschbergsattel

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12.7 km

Old Railway Embankment Archway Birgel

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Provide shade - welcome in mid-summer;)

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12.9 km

Heuloch Tunnel (Birgel)

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There is a nice explanation of how it was created right next to the tunnel.

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21.2 km

Hillesheim Lake in the Bolsdorf Valley

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Very nice place and surroundings with barefoot park. From the impressive backdrop of the Hillesheim city walls.

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21.4 km

Hillesheim City Wall

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The imposing, old city wall of the medieval town of Hillesheim dates from the 13th century and was very well renovated in the course of the city center renovation.

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24.1 km

Cycle Path Between Walsdorf and Hillesheim

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The bike path is based on a former railway track and is in good condition.

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24.4 km

Cycle Path to Hillesheim

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Super developed bike path! Just great

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29.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

4.32 km

2.62 km

2.36 km

619 m

294 m

178 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

10.6 km

1.21 km

888 m

304 m

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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