A cycle path leads through a green landscape, lined by a wooden fence. A house and wooded hills can be seen in the background., © Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land
  • Distance: 55.9 km
  • Duration: 4:20 h
  • Difficulty: medium

Water and mill adventure tour

Gerolstein

Over the high bridge in the center of Gerolstein, we join the Kyll cycle path heading north, past Dohm-Lammersdorf, a pretty Eifel village and a first tip for a stop: Müllich`s Hof serves Eifel delicacies and homemade cake.

Soon we reach Hillesheim. Here, nasty villains, murderers and bizarre investigators are all over the place - don't worry, the bloody stories and razor-sharp attacks are purely fictional! The Kriminalhaus in the heart of the city makes the hearts of true crime fans beat faster.

The route continues via Walsdorf and the Kalkeifel cycle path to Kerpen, where the medieval castle towers mightily over the historic town centre.

The Dreimühlen waterfall near Nohn is a natural monument. Since the last Ice Age, three spring waters escaping from karst caves have oscillated back and forth, creating a 300 m long and 100 m wide sinter bank. When the railway line to Jünkerath was built, the spring streams were merged, creating the "growing" Dreimühlen waterfall. Lime sinter forms in moss cushions as a result of sedimentation. As a result, the waterfall grows 8-10 cm into the valley every year and offers an inimitable natural spectacle.

Via Flesten and Wiesbaum we reach another mill in Birgel: Le Moulin or the Birgel Mill. The historic water mill is home to a mill experience centre - here there are mill action days, mustard and cooking courses and much more.

We cycle back to Bewingen via the Kyll cycle path. Here there is time and opportunity for a detour to the Gerolsteiner fountain. The worldwide exporting mineral water producer offers 1-2 times a week the possibility to get to know the origin of the mineral water and to observe its bottling during a factory tour. You can find the exact times of the factory tours here.

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Along the route

Gerolsteiner Dolomiten

Dolomitenfelsen, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
The rocks “Hustley”, “Munterley”, “Drohende Ley”, “Große Kanzel” and “Auberg” shape the cityscape from afar and form Gerolstein’s landmark. The most famous peak of the Gerolstein Dolomites is the "Munterley" - with an altitude of 482 meters. Details ansehen

Helenenquelle im Gerolsteiner Kurpark

Helenenquelle (1), © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
The Helenenquelle on the Kyll Cycle Path near Gerolstein Town Hall is a popular resting place for cyclists and hikers. The fresh mineral water comes from a depth of approx. 90 m and can be drunk free of charge from April-October from the brass tap. Here it is worth taking a break and the park is ideal for a small picnic in nature.   Details ansehen

Adler- und Wolfspark Kasselburg

Greifvögel ganz nah, Adler- und Wolfspark, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
The 20-hectare park around the historic castle complex from the 12th century with dense forests, lush meadows and diverse enclosures for birds of prey, wolves and other animals. Details ansehen

Geoacker Gerolstein

Gesteinsdetektive in Aktion, © Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land
You will find the the geological field with "Geodrom" in the vulcano "Kasselburger Hahn". For families with children it offers the possibility to explore the four main rock types of the Vulkaneifel. Geo-bags can be purchased for €9.50 from the Gerolstein Tourist Information Centre.   Details ansehen

Bolsdorfer Tälchen

Blick aufs Bolsdorfer Tälchen, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
Leisure time - The recreation area ''Bolsdorfer Tälchen'' Details ansehen

Das Kriminalhaus

Kriminalhaus mit Café Sherlock, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
An entire house in the name of crime thrillers. Here you will find everything that makes the crime lover's heart beats faster. Details ansehen

Kleines Museum Bolsdorf

Kleines Museum (außen), © Jochen Hank
In the ''Little Museum'' you can find old and almost forgotten objects Details ansehen

Krimihauptstadt Hillesheim mit Barfußpfad

Begehbare Stadtmauer in Hillesheim, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, D. Ketz
Original settings of the Eifel crime novels, renovated town centre, well-preserved and accessible town wall, barefoot path Details ansehen

Burg Kerpen

Eifelsteig-2019-146-Kerpen, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
Alfred Andersch lebte nach dem 2. Weltkrieg mehrere Jahre auf Burg Kerpen. Castle Kerpen was from 1911 to 1941 the home of the famous Eifel painter Fritz von Wille, whose grave is located above the castle. Alfred Andersch lived for several years afther the Second Worl War at the Kerpen Castle. The castle is currently privately owned and can only be visited from the outside. Details ansehen

Museumsbahnhof Ahütte

Museumsbahnhof Ahütte, © Bahnhofsleben
Welcome to the village station of the 20th century. The accommodation in the cultural monument "historical station Üxheim-Ahütte" is a museum station that opened in 2023, exactly 50 years after the cessation of railway operations. Here, time has literally stood still, as if the last passenger just departed, the last ticket was sold, and the last cargo was loaded. The station can now be experienced in its original form, just as it was during the days of railway operation. Various guest rooms are available in the former service areas, some with historical furnishings and reconstructed original wall colors. However, they are equipped with the comforts of today: All rooms include a shower/WC (new from 2023), TV, and Wi-Fi. For those who prefer older media, there is also a wealth of railway literature from long-gone railway times. In the former service rooms, the guests' culinary needs are catered to today. The specialty of our station gastronomy is pancakes as well as homemade cakes & tarts. Common areas in the station gastronomy can be made available for guests during operating hours upon request (no private beverages & food allowed. Sale of beverages & food by station staff). As leisure activities, the crime puzzle "The Disappearing Suitcase" and/or a crime role-playing game with dinner can also be booked upon request. Various program offerings are available for railway enthusiasts. For more information, visit www.bahnhofsleben.de Numerous cultural events are also offered for participation at the museum station. The complete program, information & prices can be found in the "Timetable" at www.bahnhofsleben.de The museum station Ahütte is also a seminar location with systemic coaching and health prevention courses in stress management and resilience development, as well as relaxation exercises. All events are conducted exclusively in German. Details ansehen

Kirche und Kloster in Niederehe

Eifelsteig-2019-156-Kloster Niederehe, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
Especially worth seeing is the old monastery church in Niederehe, the oldest parts of the church dates from the 12th century.   Details ansehen

Growing waterfall Dreimühlen

Wasserfall Dreimühlen, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
The Dreimühlen waterfall is probably the most interesting waterfall in the Eifel. It was formed from limestone deposits of three spring tributaries of the Ahbach. Due to the constant deposition, the sinter bank is constantly "growing", which is where the name "growing waterfall" comes from. Details ansehen

Historische Wassermühle Birgel

Mühlrad, © Historische Wassermühle Birgel, Mariette Spohr GmbH
The historic Birgel watermill is a unique mill experience centre and the largest in Europe. The four mills are still in operation today: mustard mill, grain mill, oil mill and sawmill. Details ansehen

Pelm - Forsthaus Kasselburg

Forsthaus Kasselburg, © R. Schmitz
Culinary kitchen - excursion restaurant - water feature organ(open from 12 am - 7 pm) Details ansehen

Dohm-Lammersdorf- Müllisch's Hof

Restaurant, © Müllisch's Hof
Gastronomy that wants more,We present our guests and locals the Eifel,Our local Eifel products have the highest quality and fair prices,from the Eifel for the Eifel   Details ansehen

Bolsdorf - Biergarten "Am Alten Backhaus"

Sommer Blumen, © Susanna Schoos
We open in summer when the weather is fine and in winter for drinking Glühwein. Details ansehen

Hillesheim - Bistro Bar "Fellini"

Kaffee+Kuchen, © exclusive-design ü/fotolia
Bistro Bar Fellini is the perfect location for lovers of cocktails and different types of coffee. Details ansehen

Hillesheim - Café Sherlock

Eifelsteig-2019-095-Cafe Sherlock, Hillesheim, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
Café, small dishes and soups Details ansehen

Gerolstein - Pizza Pasta Express

Logo Pizza Pasta Express Gerolstein, © Pizza Pasta Express Gerolstein
Italian cuisine - homemade Pizza and Pasta Details ansehen

Hillesheim- Klosterstube, Augustiner Hotel

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A warm welcome A convivial atmosphere awaits you in the cozy Klosterstube of our hotel. A freshly tapped beer and exquisite wines invite you to linger. Whether alone or in company, everyone will find a place here for relaxing hours and enjoyable moments. Please reserve a table in advance. Details ansehen

Hillesheim- Taverna Romana

TR innen, © Taverna Romana
Pizzeria - Italian RestaurantKitchen until 22:30 o'clock   Details ansehen

Hillesheimer Kaffeestuv

Kaffee+Kuchen, © Urheber: exclusive-design ü/fotolia
Bistro cuisine, tarte flambee and breakfast Details ansehen

Kerpen - Das kleine Landcafé

Das kleine Landcafé
The small country cafe is located in the village of Kerpen in the middle of the Vulcanic Eifel Details ansehen

Museumsbahnhof Ahütte - Bahnhofsgastronomie

Eingangsbereich, © Andreas Kurth
Welcome to the cultural monument "Historical train station Üxheim-Ahütte" Your journey through time can begin... Details ansehen

Nohn - Café Nohner Mühle

Nohner Mühle, © Nohner Mühle/ Wolfgang Kändler
A place of warmth, of hospitality: you are welcome! The Nohner Mühle, a former water mill, is located just outside Nohn in the Abachtal, not far from the famous Dreimühlen waterfall. Here you will find the peace and quiet and also the security to find yourself alone or with others and to draw strength. Details ansehen

Birgel- Bielenhof Alm

Eingang Bielenhof Alm, © Bielenhof Alm
Here you will be provided with all kinds of specialities from the region during your tour. On the grounds there is also a petting zoo for young and old and a milk filling station with farm shop - well worth a detour! We keep various animals in seven enclosures, such as rabbits and guinea pigs, goats and sheep, two alapacas and a pony. A special attraction is the pond; here live goldfish and koi as well as geese and ducks. All the animals look forward to being fed and petted by you. Details ansehen

Birgel - Brewery Grill and Beer Garden of the Historic Water Mill

Außenansicht Mühle, © Historische Wassermühle Birgel
The brewery grill and brewery beer garden have now reopened. Details ansehen

Birgel - Inn "Zum Sägewerk" (The Sawmill)

Historische Mühle
Eating in a rustic atmosphere on the grounds of the historic water mill in Birgel.   Details ansehen

Birgel-Hotel-Restaurant Birgeler Hof

Birgeler Hof Restaurant, © Doris Prodöhl
Daily freshly prepared dishes from Regional Products.   Details ansehen

Am Brunnenplatz, Hotel Garni

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You will find our hotel directly at the Brunnenplatz, at the beginning of the traffic-calmed zone. Approx. 5 minutes on foot to the train station.Arrival from 14:00 o'clock - departure until 11:00 o'clockReception is manned until 20:00. The room will be kept free for you until 18:00. Please call if you are late. Details ansehen

Müllisch's Hof

Room 11
Wild meadows and forests, winding streams and rivers, pure nature directly on the Eifelsteig and the Kylltal cycle path.Let yourself be carried away from your everyday life in our comfortably furnished themed rooms and enjoy unforgettable daysin the midst of pure nature. Details ansehen

Augustiner Hotel

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Sporty and creative meetings behind historic walls - this is the motto of the Klosterhotel Eifel in Hillesheim. In the middle of the Volcanic Eifel - not far from the metropolises of Bonn, Cologne and Düsseldorf - lies the historic Klosterhotel Eifel with its 57 rooms and 5 conference rooms surrounded by a large monastery garden with terrace. With four conference and seminar rooms as well as our spacious atrium - also known as the monastery courtyard - the Klosterhotel Eifel is the perfect place for relaxed, high-level meetings. We give you the space you need for meetings, conferences or events. From 10 to 200 guests, we create the right setting for every occasion. You can choose between three conference packages from € 64.50 to € 94.50. Alternatively, we can make you a customised offer according to your wishes. During the conference breaks, our monastery garden is at your disposal for creative time-outs. With yoga or Pilates, your body and mind will find the peace and quiet they need in nature After a successful conference, you can relax in our newly designed wellness area with pool, 2 saunas, 1 red light chamber and spacious relaxation zones. The best team building is guaranteed with a mystery hike, the geological destinations or a sporting event at the nearby Nürburgring.Discover the famous volcanic maars in nearby Daun. Or would you like to go on a cycle tour on one of the numerous cycle paths through the Eifel countryside? Our events department will be happy to provide you with tips and advice. In the evening, you can enjoy creative, regional and seasonal cuisine in our restaurant with corresponding wines from our monastery cellar. National and international wines await you at our hotel bar before you enjoy the comfort of a good night's sleep in one of our hotel rooms. Translated with DeepL.com (free version) Details ansehen

Das Krimihotel

Das Krimihotel, © © Bermond Mediadesign - Krimihotel
In Hillesheim in the Eifel, Germany's crime landscape No. 1, the crime hotel - the first of its kind - is located in the immediate vicinity of the original locations of the well -known crime novels by Jacques Berndorf. Hillesheim lives up to its name as a crime capital: Whether a criminal house with a crime thriller, Cafe Sherlock and crime bookstore or the Eifel crime hiking trail-all crime scenes can be found in the immediate vicinity of the crime hotel. The perfect place for a murderous weekend or company incentives. 20 stylish themed topics invite crime fans. Crime for 50 people, club room with cozy Chesterfield furniture and fireplace for approx. 20 people, 5 O'Clock Teatime, crime program, crime writer weekends, crime dinner, crime thriller, crime thriller, investigators/days. Children up to the age of 6 stays overnight in the parents' room. Prices plus guest taxes on site: € 1.50 per person (from 6 years) and night Details ansehen

Gästehaus am Viehmarkt

Gästehaus  Am Viehmarkt
The apartment is located in the guest house at the Viehmarkt, in the crime capital Hillesheim, on the second floor of the over 100 year old house, and is accessible by stairs. It is 74 m² in size and has 2 bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 kitchen, 1 bathroom. The more spacious bedroom has a double bed and a 3-door closet and a suitcase storage. Here, in the bedroom, there is also the spatial possibility to place the children's travel crib. The smaller bedroom is equipped with a pull-out bunk bed for adults and an office table + chair. Both rooms are accessible from the guest hallway. The living room invites you, with its spacious, pull-out couch, just to put your feet up and let the evening end with good music or the TV. If you look out of the living room windows, you will have an excellent view of the directly adjacent cattle market, where every Thursday there is a lively hustle and bustle (market day). In addition, on the opposite side of the street is the Eifel- Alm, an experience gastronomy. All three rooms are additionally equipped with external shutters, which ensure an excellent darkening of the rooms. The spacious kitchen offers a fantastic view of the former city wall from the 13th century as well as a view of the Bolsdorfer Tälchen, with its 1.5 km long barefoot path and its 22 stations as well as numerous hiking trails. Moreover, looking out of the kitchen window, you can enjoy dreamlike sunsets. The spacious kitchen table can seat 6 people + a child's chair, so the whole family can comfortably sit here and play board games after dinner. The bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, WC, WB, hairdryer and a potty. A changing mat is also available, as well as a baby bath and children's dishes in double quantity. A washing machine and a dryer are located in the small utility room of the guest apartment and can be used free of charge. The tourist tax of € 1.50 per person is included as well as 1 bottle of natural wine per person and a bottle of wine on arrival and the energy costs. Bed linen and one large + one small towel per person (for use during the stay) are charged at € 15,- per person. The price for the final cleaning is € 80,-/25,-.The apartment was renovated in 2022 and except for the kitchen with its appliances, the furnishings are new. Nevertheless, the charm of the old house has been preserved, which you can already feel when you enter the house.The access to the guest apartment is via the courtyard side (fire department access). Here you have a garage space at your disposal. There is also a small seating area in the courtyard. If you go down the adjacent stairs, you will immediately reach the elementary school on the left. In the elementary school there is a small indoor swimming pool, which is open to the public in the afternoon hours. So: pack your "swimming trunks". The exact opening hours you can call: Tel. 06591 4538 inquire. Further indoor swimming pools are in Gerolstein (approx. 9 km) and Jünckerath (approx. 13 km) away. Details ansehen

Gästehaus Kloep

Gästezimmer im Landhausstil
Holiday flat and rooms in the centre of Hillesheim. 4-room flat with covered balcony and completely newly renovated, comfortably furnished guest rooms in a central location. Only a few metres away from the Kriminalhaus. Due to its direct proximity to the Kalkeifelradweg, the Eifel-Krimiwanderweg and the Eifelsteig, the Kloep guesthouse is an ideal starting point for hiking and cycling tours. Details ansehen
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Tourist Information, Bahnhofstraße 4, 54568 Gerolstein

Destination:

Tourist Information, Bahnhofstraße 4, 54568 Gerolstein

Distance: 55.9 km

Duration: 4:20 h

Difficulty: medium

Tour-type: Cycling

Ascent: 484 m

Descent: 484 m

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