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Nims Cycle Path (Weinsheim - Irreler Mühle)
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Cycling in the Eifel – a complete delight!Photo: Eifel Tourismus GmbH
From the source of the Nims to its confluence with the Prüm, the cycle path accompanies the river over long stretches, but also overcomes several hills. Pure nature and cultural enjoyment!
The cycle path has been fully passable since the storm on July 14/15. A detour is set up from Rittersdorf to just before Bitburg-Stahl.
Nature and cultural experience
Meter-high sculptures made of bright red sandstone "emerge" from the fields and offer a small art experience between the Eifel beer metropolis Bitburg and Minden on the Sauer. This section is overall a delight: On the route of a former railway line, you cycle leisurely through the expansive Bitburg estate country with its sun-drenched orchards to Irrel and from there over a short stretch on the Prüm cycle path to the German-Luxembourg border at Minden on the Sauer. The northern part of the path is rather sporty with steeper climbs and descents. From Weinsheim near Prüm it leads over the Schönecker Switzerland to Bitburg.
Sights along the way
- Rittersdorf Castle
- Bitburg/Brewery
- Sandstone sculptures
- Orchards of the Bitburg estate country
- Schönecken castle ruins
- Schönecker Switzerland
TIP: Whether sporty or leisurely – a visit to the Bitburger Experience World is a must!
Author’s recommendation
Attractive cycling packages with overnight stay, breakfast, tour description and many other options:
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
For your safety: Stay on the marked paths.Tips and suggestions
Eifel Tourismus (ET) GmbH
Kalvarienbergstr. 1
54595 Prüm
Tel.: +49 (0)6551 - 96 56 0
Fax: +49 (0)6551 - 96 56 96
E-Mail: info@eifel.info
www.eifel.info
Tourist Information
Tourist Information Bitburger Land
Tourist Information Bitburg
Römermauer 6
54634 Bitburg
Tel.: +49 (0) 65 61 - 94 34 0
E-Mail: info@eifel-direkt.de
www.eifel-direkt.de
Felsenland South Eifel
Tourist Information Bollendorf
Neuerburger Str. 6
54669 Bollendorf
Tel.: +49 (0) 65 25 - 93 39 30
E-Mail: info@felsenland-suedeifel.de
www.felsenland-suedeifel.de
Roadbook
The Nims originates in the limestone depression near Weinsheim, east of the town of Prüm, and flows into the Prüm near Irrel. The cycle path accompanies the river over long stretches but must overcome several hills because in some narrow valley sections no cycle path has yet been built.
Characteristics
Predominantly paved paths, alongside gravel-surfaced sections, over cycle paths as well as smaller roads; Weinsheim-Lasel (21 km): flat to slightly hilly route, Lasel-Bitburg (24 km): hilly section with steeper climbs and descents, Bitburg-Irreler Mühle (20 km): hardly any inclines on the route, as it follows a former railway line.
Connections
Weinsheim: Eifel-Ardennes Cycle Route
Bitburg-Erdorf: Kyll Cycle Path
Irrel: Prüm Cycle Path
Bus & Train/Transfer
Rail line Cologne-Trier www.bahn.de
RadBus 441 Sauertal www.radbusse.de
Bicycle-Friendly Hosts
Planning an overnight stay? In a hotel, a private room in a guesthouse, an apartment or a holiday home in the Eifel?
The bicycle-friendly hosts of the Eifel can be conveniently searched according to your wishes and booked online via the Eifel Tourismus GmbH. www.eifel.info >> Cycling >> Bicycle-Friendly Hosts
Eifel Cycling Experience Days
Endless cycling fun while bike touring the Eifel, numerous action and service points, and an extensive cycling-related entertainment program – all this is available during the Eifel Cycling Experience Days. Each year, the Cycling Experience Day "Nim(m)'s Bike" takes place over a distance of 30 km between Rommersheim (near Prüm) and Rittersdorf (near Bitburg).
Kulturkreis Altes Amt Schönecken
Rittersdorf Castle
Bitburger Erlebniswelt
Bitburger Beerfountain
Bitburg archeological trail
Tower of Bells, Bitburg
Haus Beda - Arts and Cultural Centre
"Irreler Wasserfälle" (Waterfalls of Irrel)
Westwallmuseum
Dinosaurierpark Teufelsschlucht
Public transport
DB train:
It is recommended to travel the route from Bitburg towards the Moselle. You can conveniently arrive by train up to Bitburg-Erdorf station.
Rhineland-Palatinate timetable information
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Directions
You can plan your arrival using public transport at www.bahn.de.
Parking
There are carpool parking spaces available at the B 257 Masholder junction and the B 51 Bitburg/Saarstraße junction.Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
On the route - Our cycling and hiking tips - to order, browse online or download
“On the route – our cycling and hiking tips” presents selected cycling and hiking trails of the Eifel and gives hints on what can be discovered along and off the paths. Hike the Eifelsteig without luggage, experience a goat cheese dairy on the Maare-Moselle cycle path, or enjoy time together on the rocky trails of South Eifel: solo travelers, families with children and couples share what makes a trip to the Eifel so special for them.
The bicycle-friendly hosts of the Eifel at a glance
In addition to an introduction to the bicycle-friendly hosts, you will learn more about the cycle paths of the Eifel. The routes are presented individually with detailed maps, elevation profiles and short descriptions.
Author’s map recommendations
Rivers and Railway Track Routes Eifel - Ahr, Enz, Erft, Kalkeifel, Kyll, Maare-Mosel, Prüm, Urft, Vennbahn
The variety of routes as well as the different demands and highlights allow you to choose a "tailor-made" selection from the presented cycle paths according to your own needs. You can plan day trips or multi-day tours and also spend an entire cycling holiday in the Eifel, as the routes can be linked, combined and shortened in many ways. 180 pages with map, scale 1:50,000
Special cycle route planners online
With special cycle route planners, you have free choice when planning your individual routes.
We recommend www.radwanderland.de – the route planner of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate and www.radroutenplaner.nrw.de – the route planner of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Both route planners include all TOP cycle paths of the Eifel – only the handling differs, so it is simply a matter of "taste".
Equipment
You are well equipped for the route
- with a roadworthy bicycle,
- a bicycle helmet,
- weather-appropriate clothing,
- enough water
- and some provisions.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions