Type of tour:Hiking
-Difficulty:moderate
Duration2:00 h
Length7.1 km
Ascent102 hm
Descent102 hm
Elevation profile
StartCar park at the Birgel community centre, Wiesbaumer Str. 1, 54587 Birgel
DestinationCar park at the Birgel community centre, Wiesbaumer Str. 1, 54587 Birgel
Description
Discover the picturesque Birgel hiking trail LB 4, its historical sights and natural wonders, including the Hubertus Chapel and the Hubertus Oak.
In the forest, you will come across the Black Cross and the Hubertus oak.
The approx. 7 km long circular route starts at the community center in Birgel. First you pass the Hubertus Chapel. The chapel, which dates back to the 16th century, has an impressive star vault in the choir and nave and a bell from the 16th century. You continue along the sports field and pass the Birgeler Hardt natural monument, a red sandstone rock, a geological feature of the region. Shortly afterwards, you turn into the forest and spend a long time in the shady and cool woods. On the way, you will come across the Schwarzkreuz, in memory of Magdalena Schwarz, who was struck by lightning while herding cattle in 1911. The cross was later misused for shooting practice by the French during the Second World War. Later, the Hubertus oak tree lies along the path. A pedunculate oak from 1750 with a height of 23m and a circumference of 2.5m. Finally, you leave the forest and walk through fields to the viewpoint above the sports field.
Beautiful view of the Kyllaue to the south of Birgel.
Impressions
Further information
Hiking in the Eifel is a lot of fun if you are well prepared. Wear clothing suitable for the weather and sturdy footwear. Take provisions, drinks and a mobile phone with you. Take care! Especially in autumn, leaves lying on the ground can cover uneven surfaces and pose a risk of slipping.
Eifelverein logo and lettering ‘Birgel Lissendorf 4’
Round trip
Public transportation
Refreshment stops
Family-friendly
Directions
- Coming from Cologne, take the A1 motorway to the Blankenheim exit (end of the motorway). Continue on the B 51 in the direction of Trier/Bitburg until the Stadtkyll exit. From there, follow the B 421 in the direction of Gerolstein, Daun, Koblenz as far as Birgel/Lissendorf (approx. 8 km).
- Coming from Aachen, take the B 258 to Blankenheim. From there, follow the B 51 to Stadtkyll. Here you change to the B 421 in the direction of Gerolstein, Daun, Koblenz to Birgel/Lissendorf (approx. 8 km).
- From Trier, take the A 1 / A 48 motorway to the Gerolstein exit. From there, drive to Dreis, then take the B 421 via Hillesheim to Birgel/Lissendorf
- Coming from Koblenz, leave the A 48 at the Vulkaneifel motorway junction onto the A 1 and take the Gerolstein exit. From there, drive to Dreis, then take the B 421 via Hillesheim to Birgel/Lissendorf.
Parking
Free parking at the Birgel community centre.
Public transport
Travelling to Lissendorf, station with the RB 22 on the Cologne - Trier railway line
Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land
Burgberg 22
54589 Stadtkyll
