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"Oberkail-Himmerod loop"

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    NaturWanderPark delux meets Eifelsteig

    moderate
    Distance 15.5 km
    4:20 h
    310 m
    310 m
    433 m
    297 m

    Nature, culture, and a touch of Eifelsteig accompany this hike.

    Typical Eifel villages with their own charm and contemporary historical monuments, such as the Beer Mill, which was lovingly restored, are passed. Flat paths through the Eifel forests are interrupted by some climbs – a truly varied hiking pleasure.

    A distinctive point on the Eifelsteig and about halfway through the Oberkail-Himmerod loop is Himmerod Abbey. A spiritual place that provides new strength and energy, whether visiting the monastery inn or resting on the venerable abbey grounds.

    Along the Salm, the path leads along romantically narrow trails towards Eisenschmitt. After a steep ascent, the reward soon follows – the picturesque Frohnert Chapel, which offers a magnificent panoramic view.

    Author’s recommendation

    Visit Himmerod Abbey. 

    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    433 m
    Lowest point
    297 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 2.13%Dirt road 17.39%Forested/wild trail 61.53%Path 14.37%Road 3.63%Unknown 0.93%
    Asphalt
    330 m
    Dirt road
    2.7 km
    Forested/wild trail
    9.5 km
    Path
    2.2 km
    Road
    563 m
    Unknown
    144 m
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    Rest stops

    Zum Holzwurm, Gasthaus Pension
    Himmerod Abbey
    Wohnmobilstellplatz Eisenschmitt
    Zur Alten Scheune Schwarzenborn

    Safety information

    Please do not leave the marked paths.

    Please keep nature clean.

    Tips and suggestions

    Tourist Information Bitburger Land

    Bitburg / Speicher / Kyllburg

    Römermauer 6

    D-54634 Bitburg

    Tel.: +49 (0) 6561 - 94340

    Fax: +49 (0) 6561 - 943420

    info@eifel-direkt.de

    www.eifel-direkt.de

    www.eifel-360.de

    Roadbook

    The premium route has two starting points, one in Oberkail at the community center and the other at Himmerod Abbey, and is continuously signposted. 

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    Wohnmobilstellplatz Eisenschmitt
    Zur Alten Scheune Schwarzenborn
    Chapelle Frohnert

    Public transport

    Travel by car is recommended.

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    Directions

    The town of Oberkail can be reached via the A60 towards Badem and from there via the L36. 

    Parking

    There are sufficient parking spaces at the community hall Haus Kayl (Kyllburger Str.) in Oberkail as well as along Schulstraße.
    At the start in Himmerod, parking is available at Himmerod Abbey. 

    Coordinates

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    50.034995, 6.681617
    DMS
    50°02'06.0"N 6°40'53.8"E
    UTM
    32U 333976 5545096
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    Book recommendation by the author

    Magazine "On Route" Our cycling and hiking tips 2022

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    Hiking map Bitburger Land 

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    Equipment

    Backpack provisions, sturdy footwear, and weather-appropriate clothing. 

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    15.5 km
    Duration
    4:20 h
    Ascent
    310 m
    Descent
    310 m
    Highest point
    433 m
    Lowest point
    297 m
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