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

Last updated: November 15, 2025

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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3.55 km

St. Peter’s Fortified Church (Wehrkirche St. Peter), Berndorf

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Old fortified church St. Peter, Berndorf
The municipality of Berndorf was first mentioned in 1121 when it was owned by the Steinfeld Abbey. It is possible, however, that a church …

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6.50 km

Auf Döckel

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6.83 km

View of Burg Kerpen

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Nice path to Kerpen with a great view of the castle

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7.73 km

View of Kerpen Castle

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As a spur castle, Kerpen Castle rises picturesquely above the town of the same name.

The facility has been privately owned since 2018 and - to the best of my knowledge - is not accessible.

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7.84 km

Kerpen Castle

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A very beautiful castle, very impressive and certainly the landmark of Kerpen. The castle cannot be visited as it is privately owned, but that is completely fine, you don't have …

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8.76 km

Blick nach Niederehe

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9.69 km

Former marble quarry Berndorf

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The quarry can only be visited from the barrier because it is not allowed to be entered due to the risk of collapse.

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12.0 km

Dreimühlen Waterfall

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A real small and nice surprise on the tour. Nice place to rest.

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12.6 km

river crossing

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Now it is possible to cross the stream at any time without any problems as a new bridge has been built there

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19.2 km

Auf dem großen Scheid bei Berndorf

Nature Reserve

22.4 km

View of Hillesheim

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The goal in sight 😉

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23.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

3.34 km

2.74 km

279 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.94 km

3.67 km

3.22 km

3.18 km

2.80 km

381 m

Elevation

Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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St. Peter’s Fortified Church (Wehrkirche St. Peter), Berndorf

View of Burg Kerpen

View of Kerpen Castle

Kerpen Castle

Former marble quarry Berndorf

Dreimühlen Waterfall

river crossing

View of Hillesheim

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