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Mechernich

Old path – Katzensteine Trailhead Parking loop from Schavener Heide

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Euskirchen

Mechernich

Old path – Katzensteine Trailhead Parking loop from Schavener Heide

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Old path – Katzensteine Trailhead Parking loop from Schavener Heide

01:38

5.87km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.35 km

Missions Cross Mechernich

Highlight • Monument

Mission Cross located between the 1000 year old oak and Mechernich. The benches invite you to take a break. Very nice view of the surrounding area.

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2.93 km

Burgfey Thousand-Year Oak

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Of course, it is not yet 1000 years old, but it is around 700 years old. Although it is repeatedly shortened by tree pruning, it currently has a height of …

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3.40 km

Burgfey Pump and Power Station (Hombusch Engine House)

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Burgvey, the Hombusch Estate Power and Pumping Station

Electrical engineering from 1908: The engine house in Mechernich-Burgfey is a technical monument of the highest order. Originally a combined water-lifting and …

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3.76 km

Old path

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Paved path that continues from Gut Hombusch.

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4.21 km

Roman Canal Trail Station 18a: Mechernich (Hombusch) – Roman Aqueduct Remains

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Station No. 18a of the Roman Canal WW with information board.

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5.13 km

Katzensteine Information Board

Highlight • Monument

Here, interested visitors can find some information about the rock formations of the Katzensteine.

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5.19 km

Katzensteine Trailhead Parking

Highlight • Parking

Yes, it's useful—or, if you prefer, practical—to know a hiking parking lot as a starting point for your tour, or to find it when planning here in the komoot system. …

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5.29 km

View of the Eifel Meadows

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Nice place for a short break.

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5.87 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.98 km

1.85 km

689 m

347 m

Surfaces

3.12 km

1.21 km

712 m

476 m

355 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Monday 6 July

27°C

18°C

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Old path – Katzensteine Trailhead Parking loop from Schavener Heide

Missions Cross Mechernich

Burgfey Thousand-Year Oak

Burgfey Pump and Power Station (Hombusch Engine House)

Old path

Roman Canal Trail Station 18a: Mechernich (Hombusch) – Roman Aqueduct Remains

Katzensteine Information Board

Katzensteine Trailhead Parking

View of the Eifel Meadows

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