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Ravel L45a - Bütgenbach - Losheimergraben

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Viaduct Bütgenbach
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Along the former Venn-Querbahn, you can calmly pass Bütgenbach with its viaduct and lake. Via Büllingen and Losheimergraben, you reach the connection to the Kyll cycle path, which extends via Jünkerath and Gerolstein all the way to Trier.

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easy

Distance 18.2 km

1:15 h

78 m

37 m

635 m

557 m

The L45a is a former branch of the Vennbahn, which runs via Bütgenbach and Büllingen towards Germany. From Losheimergraben there has been a direct connection to the Kyll cycle path via Gerolstein and Bitburg to Trier since 2015.

With the completion of the branch, new attractive opportunities open up for guests to explore the border region around the Vennbahn. It is part of a series of other expansion projects in the southern part of the route that contribute to a continuous densification of the cycle path network on disused railway lines in the region.

Author’s recommendation

A visit to the lake of Bütgenbach is always worthwhile. There are also places to eat by the lake and in the village.

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Tourismusagentur Ostbelgien

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Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

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635 m

Lowest point

557 m

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Rest stops

Restaurant Brüls
Hotel Bütgenbacher Hof

Safety information

Be careful on public roads as well as on the cycle path when encountering cyclists, hikers, or other users.

Tips and suggestions

East Belgium Tourist Agency npo
Hauptstraße 54
4780 St. Vith
+32 80 22 76 64
info@ostbelgien.eu
www.ostbelgien.eu
BE 0715 454 578 - RJP/RPM Eupen

Roadbook

Starting point is the former station of Weywertz. From there, the Vennquerbahn runs westward to Bütgenbach and then south of the lake, which remains always in sight. The next stations are Büllingen and Honsfeld before a longer section with a slight incline through forest and meadow landscape takes place. Around the height of Losheimergraben the highest point is reached and at the same time the transition to the Eifel-Ardennes cycle path.

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Watercourses and reservoirs in the High Fen region
Restaurant Brüls
Hotel Bütgenbacher Hof
Hotel Eifelland
Hotel Du Lac
Bütgenbach Lake
Parkplatz Worriken
Holiday resort Worriken
Camping Worriken
Sporthouse Worriken
Steinbrücke
Haus Tiefenbach
Hotel Schröder

Coordinates

50.423356, 6.169348

DMS

50°25'24.1"N 6°10'09.7"E

UTM

32U 298937 5589532

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Author’s map recommendations

Find the Vennbahn map in our online shop.

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Helmet
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Sturdy footwear
Well-maintained bicycle
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Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

18.2 km

Duration

1:15 h

Ascent

78 m

Descent

37 m

Highest point

635 m

Lowest point

557 m

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Ravel L45a - Bütgenbach - Losheimergraben

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