Climb-free through the low mountain range on the Kyll cycle path
We start our Eifel diagonal at the confluence of the three headwaters of the Kyll at the German-Belgian border. Highlights on the tour include Hillesheim, the town of Eifel thrillers, the ice and millstone caves in Birresborn and the Eifelpark near Gondorf. Sporty cyclists can cycle the long-distance cycle route in one day, while leisure cyclists can take two to three days.
The route is flat to slightly hilly for long stretches along the Cologne-Trier railway line. There is only one major incline near Kyllburg. Around 120 km of the route is tarmac, the rest is on surfaced paths. The signposting with the cycle path logo is laid out in both directions in accordance with ADFC guidelines.
Family tip
On the Kyll cycle path, a section of around 20 kilometres between Gerolstein and Densborn is specially designated as a children's cycle path.
Tour combinations
The 20-kilometre Kalkeifel cycle path is a worthwhile detour. It leads from Hillesheim to Ahrdorf and connects the Kyll cycle path with the Ahr cycle path. The Kyll cycle path has connections to other cycle paths: in Stadtkyll (Prüm cycle path), in Gerolstein (Eifel-Ardennes cycle path), in Bitburg-Erdorf (Nims cycle path), in Trier-Ehrang (Moselle cycle path).
Bike service under www.eifel.info/a-kyll-radweg
Arrival/means of transport
You can return to the starting point from many points. The railway stations of Jünkerath, Gerolstein, Kyllburg, Bitburg-Erdorf, Kordel and Ehrang are particularly recommended for combined cycle tours by train and bike, as all trains stop there. www.bahn.de
Cycle-friendly accommodation
Landhaus Tannenfels in Gerolstein, www.hotel-landhaus-tannenfels.de
Hotel Assion in Birgel, www.hotel-assion.de
Hotel Zur Krone in Birresborn, www.hotel-zur-krone.info
Further addresses: www.bettundbike.de
Maps & Literature
"Radatlas Südeifel - zwischen Ardennen und Vulkaneifel" published by Esterbauer, 180 pages, and "Radatlas Nordeifel - zwischen Aachen und Bonn" 160 pages, each 12.90 euros.
Lots of information on radwanderland.de
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