Dreimühlen Waterfall – Waterfall loop from Kerpen

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Dreimühlen Waterfall – Waterfall loop from Kerpen

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Dreimühlen Waterfall – Waterfall loop from Kerpen

04:24

16.2km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.54 km

Dreimühlen Waterfall

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The Dreimühlen waterfall, also referred to as the Nohner waterfall, is an artificial waterfall near Ahütte that was created through the construction of a railway line by merging streams. The …

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8.26 km

Rock face at Nohner Mühle

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The first highlight right at the parking lot. This is also where the path to the waterfall starts

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8.31 km

Nohner Mill Café

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The mill is idyllic and nicely furnished and invites you to rest and enjoy a feast.

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8.32 km

Cliffs on the Ahbach near the Nohner Mill

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Here, imposing rocks line the banks of the Ahbach. A truly impressive sight.

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8.47 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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11.8 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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12.8 km

Blick nach Niederehe

Viewpoint

13.6 km

Kerpen Castle (Eifel)

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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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15.1 km

Auf Döckel

Viewpoint

16.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

2.74 km

1.92 km

721 m

Surfaces

4.94 km

3.13 km

3.05 km

2.38 km

1.67 km

179 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Wednesday 11 November

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Comments

February 9, 2023,Niederehe Dreimühlenwasserfall Burg Kerpen

Today I was out and about in the Eifel again because I wanted to see the Dreimühlen waterfall with icicles and this is not possible in summer. At least that's what the locals say😄😄😄
I parked at the former monastery in Niederehe and off we went on an old railway line that has been closed since 1973. . First I …

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November 13, 2025,🇩🇪D- Dreimühlenweg - Wasserfallrunde - Burcht Kerpen

Waterfall Run - Dreimühlenweg - Kerpen Castle

A beautiful walk with occasional hikers in the first section, especially those with 🐕.

Kerpen Castle boasts an impressive location: built on a hill, it dominates the surrounding landscape.
The fortress stands on a dolomite spur (bergsporn) approximately 500 meters above sea level.
From the hiking trail towards the Dreimühlen Waterfall, the hill …

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