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Prüm cycle routePhoto: Dominik Ketz, Eifel Tourismus GmbH
The Prüm, the second longest river in the Eifel after the Kyll, accompanies the cycle path along its entire length, rarely continuously in the valley, more often with several ascents and descents.
Always in the flow
The cycle path follows the Prüm, known for its rapids ("Irreler Wasserfälle") between Prümzurlay and Irrel, from Stadtkyll to Minden on the Sauer. The section between Prüm and Waxweiler, which follows a former railway line, is especially family-friendly. The other sections are more challenging. Points of interest include the St. Salvator Basilica in Prüm, the interactive Devonium museum in Waxweiler, the Bitburg reservoir at Biersdorf am See, and the meter-high hop plants near Holsthum at the end of August/beginning of September. Here the Enz flows into the Prüm, the Nims joins in Irrel, and a little further downstream the Prüm itself flows in Minden on the German-Luxembourg border into the Sauer, the largest tributary of the Moselle.
Points of interest along the route
- Biersdorf/Hamm Castle
- Biersdorf/Reservoir
- Waxweiler
- Lünebach/Eifel zoo
- Prüm/Salvator Basilica
Author’s recommendation
Attractive cycling packages with overnight stays including breakfast, tour descriptions, and many other options: www.eifel.info
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Show elevation profileSafety information
For your safety: Stay on the designated 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
Email: info@eifel.info
www.eifel.info
Tourist information
Tourist Information Prüm Region
Hahnplatz 1
54595 Prüm
Tel.: +49 (0) 65 51 - 50 5
Fax: +49 (0) 65 51 - 76 40
Email: ti@pruem.de
www.ferienregion-pruem.de
Felsenland South Eifel
Tourist Information Bollendorf
Neuerburger Str. 6
54669 Bollendorf
Tel.: +49 (0) 65 25 - 93 39 30
Email: info@felsenland-suedeifel.de
www.felsenland-suedeifel.de
Roadbook
The Prüm is the second longest river in the Eifel after the Kyll, and the cycle path makes every effort to follow it along its entire length. This is not always possible due to geomorphological conditions in the valley, but rather only through several ascents and descents.
Characteristics
Rail trail cycle path (Prüm-Waxweiler) with connection to the Kyll cycle path (Stadtkyll), mostly paved and asphalted paths, also via cycle/agricultural roads, partly lightly trafficked district roads, rail trail suitable for families, leisure cyclists, and skaters.
Highlight: Hop growing area near Holsthum.
Especially family-friendly section: between Prüm and Waxweiler, the Prüm cycle path runs on a former railway line
Connections
Holsthum: Enz cycle path
Dausfeld-Pronsfeld: runs parallel with Eifel-Ardennes cycle path
Irrel: Nims cycle path
Minden: Sauer 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, a holiday apartment, or a holiday home in the Eifel?
The bicycle-friendly hosts of the Eifel can be conveniently searched and booked online according to your wishes at the Eifel Tourismus GmbH. www.eifel.info >> Cycling >> Bicycle-Friendly Hosts
Eifel Cycling Experience Days
Endless cycling fun during Eifel cycling tours, numerous action and service points, and a comprehensive bicycle-related entertainment program – that is what you get at the Eifel Cycling Experience Days.
St. Salvator Basilika Prüm
E-Bike Eifel WITHO GbR
Skulpturenpark Kruft
Devonium
Water reservoir Bitburg
Huwelslay bei Holsthum
Roman villa Holsthum
Prümer Burg Castle
"Irreler Wasserfälle" (Waterfalls of Irrel)
Public transport
DB Train:
It is recommended to travel the route from Bitburg towards the Mosel. Up to Bitburg-Erdorf station, you can conveniently travel by train.
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Parking
Park and ride spaces for carpoolers are available at B 257 Masholder junction and B 51 Bitburg/Saarstraße junction.Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
On tour - Our cycling and hiking tips - to order, browse online, or download
“On tour – our cycling and hiking tips” presents selected cycling and hiking trails in the Eifel and gives tips on what can be discovered along and off the trails. Hike the Eifelsteig without luggage, experience a goat cheese dairy on the Maare-Mosel cycle path, or spend time for two on the rock paths of the 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 presenting bicycle-friendly hosts, you will learn more about the cycling routes in the Eifel. The paths are individually shown with detailed maps, elevation profiles, and short characteristics.
Author’s map recommendations
Rivers and Rail Trails in the 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 of cycle paths from those presented, according to your own needs. You can plan day trips or multi-day tours or even 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 order current edition
Special cycling route planners on the internet
With special cycling route planners, you have complete freedom in your individual tour planning.
We recommend www.radwanderland.de – the route planner of the state Rheinland-Pfalz and www.radroutenplaner.nrw.de – the route planner of the state Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Both planners contain all top cycle paths in the Eifel – only the handling differs, which is simply a question of "taste".
Equipment
You are well equipped for the route
- with a roadworthy bicycle,
- a bicycle helmet,
- clothing appropriate for the weather,
- enough water
- and some provisions.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions