Virneburg Castle Ruins – Wayside Chapel at Nachtsheim loop from Drees

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Virneburg Castle Ruins – Wayside Chapel at Nachtsheim loop from Drees

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Virneburg Castle Ruins – Wayside Chapel at Nachtsheim loop from Drees

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26.5km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 20, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

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7.39 km

Virneburg Castle Ruins

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The ruins of Virneburg Castle stand on a slate hill at an altitude of around 430 metres. The Nitzbach stream flows around it. It is best to park at the …

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9.51 km

Forest Chapel (1814)

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Beautiful chapel, above Virneburg, next to it LBM, storage

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13.6 km

Viewpoint

14.2 km

Wayside Chapel at Nachtsheim

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On one side of the wide gravel path there is a small, well-kept chapel, on the other - a little higher up - a rustic resting place with a nice view of the landscape around Nachtsheim ...

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19.6 km

Booser Maar

Nature Reserve

21.3 km

Fountain in Brücktal

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There is a well here, good for refreshment but no drinking water.

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22.5 km

Catholic Parish Church of Saints Chrysanthus and Daria, Welcherath

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The Catholic parish church with the holy couple Chrysantius and Daria, who were sentenced to death in the 3rd century for their faith, is a fine example of a simply …

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24.4 km

At the time of my visit, the church was unfortunately closed. But even from the outside, it was a lovely sight, located right at the entrance to the town. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any further information about its construction.

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