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Northern Eifel: Rur-Olef-Route 2nd stage Hellenthal-Einruhr
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Hiking through the broom blossom on the Rur-Olef route in the Eifel National ParkPhoto: Domink Ketz, Stadt Schleiden
The second stage from Hellenthal to Einruhr also begins with an ascent in the forest. As soon as we have reached the height, the extensive and impressive wildlife enclosure with birds of prey station invites a walk (refreshment opportunity). After that, nothing stops us from conquering the magnificent expanse of the open landscape of the Dreiborner high plateau (path regulations) with long strides. Here we immerse ourselves in a completely new environment: heath-like, with broom and shrubs, rarely interrupted by small woods, the plateau which served as a military training area until the beginning of the millennium presents itself. Then follows another scene change: after the junction to the Leykaul farm, it goes back into the forest. Together with the Creation Path, we are "On the Trail of Life". On rustic paths, we conquer the steep slopes in the Erkensruhr valley and come across rocks and mining relics. The final sprint to the Rur valley requires little condition and ensures a perfect conclusion to the route.
Stage 2:
- Hellenthal (birds of prey station, wildlife enclosure, Oleftal reservoir)
- Eifel National Park
- Obersee with boat trip
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Restaurant "Zum Adler"Am Obersee Hotel
Eifelhaus
Safety information
In the Eifel National Park, the designated hiking trails must not be left!Tips and suggestions
National Park Info Point Gemünd
Dreibornerstr. 59
53937 Schleiden-Gemünd
Tel. 02441/99457-0
info@nordeifel-tourismus.de
www.nordeifel-tourismus.de
Tourist Info at National Park Info Point Hellenthal
Rathausstraße 2
53940 Hellenthal
Tel. 02482/85-115
tourismus@hellenthal.de
www.hellenthal.de
Tourist Info at National Park Info Point Einruhr
Franz-Becker-Straße 2
52152 Simmerath
Tel. 02485/319
counter.einruhr@rursee.de
www.rursee.de
Refreshment options Hellenthal & Schöneseiffen
Refreshment options Erkensruhr & Einruhr
Roadbook
From Hellenthal, the path completely leaves the Oleftal and climbs up to the Dreiborner high plateau. From the wildlife enclosure, the path now increasingly leads through the open landscape of meadows and fields until entering the Eifel National Park at Schöneseiffen. Across the wide open land areas, the path reaches the former farm "Leykaul", from where it leads through breathtaking rock passages to Hirschrott in the Erkensruhr valley. From here, the path passes Erkensruhr and then continues through the beautiful beech forests of Dedenborn, where we meet the Eifelsteig and accompany it for a short stretch to Einruhr at Obersee.
Please note: After the meeting of the Rur-Olef-Route and the Eifelsteig, please follow the Eifelsteig signage and markers to the stage destination Einruhr.
Restaurant "Zum Adler"
Am Obersee Hotel
Eifelhaus
National Park Information Point Einruhr
Pedal and rowing boat rental Einruhr
Rursee Shipping
Nature Experience Pool Einruhr
Heilsteinbrunnen
Public transport
Travel options to the start of the route:
Train:
From Cologne with the Eifelbahn (Cologne-Trier) to Kall station. From there, take line 829 to Hellenthal.
From Düren with the Rurtalbahn to Heimbach station. From there, take line 231 to Gemünd Mitte and then line 829 to Hellenthal bus station.
www.bahn.de / www.vrsinfo.de / www.avv.de
Bus:
Aachen: Line SB 63 to Simmerath bus station. From there, take line 63 via Einruhr to Gemünd church. Walking distance (5 minutes) to Gemünd Mitte and from there with line 829 to Hellenthal bus station.
Düren: Line SB 98 to Froitzheim and line 231 to Gemünd Mitte and then line 829 to Hellenthal bus station.
www.avv.de
Taxi:
Taxi Faber, phone +49 (0) 2445 7811
Taxi Esch, phone +49 (0) 2444 2721
Nicki's Taxi, phone +49 (0) 2444 2895
Taxi Götz, phone +49 (0) 2444 9144800
For groups:
Charterbus Knips, phone +49 (0) 2445 3282
Dardenne-Reisen, phone +49 (0) 2445 5383
Omnibusbetrieb Lehner, phone +49 (0) 2444 2302
Rudi Heinen, phone +49 (0) 2485 519 and +49 (0) 160 97248210 (up to 8 people)
Murk-Reisen, phone +49 (0) 2482 2184
Return to the starting point of the hike:
From Einruhr by line 63 to Gemünd church, then walking (5 minutes) to the stop Gemünd Mitte and from there with line 829 to Hellenthal bus station.
Get Timetable to destination
Directions
1.) From Aachen (approx. 50 km)
2.) From Düren (approx. 30 km)
3.) From Cologne (approx. 70 km) and Düsseldorf (approx. 100 km)
4.) From Mönchengladbach (approx. 90 km)
5.) From Koblenz (approx. 120 km) and Bonn (approx. 65 km)
6.) From Trier (approx. 120 km)
Parking
Hellenthal, parking lot at Grenzlandhalle (unlimited time, google maps coordinates 50.492596, 6.435653)Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
eifelsteig - Aachen-Trier plus partner trails NRW, 650 km quality hiking trails, publisher: Eifelverein Düren, ISBN: 978-3-921805-76-3
Author’s map recommendations
Hiking map no. 4/14 (Schleiden valley - Hellenthal - Schleiden - Gemünd) of the Eifelverein available at the National Park Info Point Hellenthal and in bookstores. Online ordering possibility: http://web4.deskline.net/nordeifel/de/brochure/list
Book recommendations for this region:
Recommended maps for this region:
Equipment
Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing recommended.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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