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Glees

Welcome to Glees, Ahrweiler, a charming destination in the heart of Germany. This Travel Guide gives you a comprehensive overview of the town's geographical location and special features, as well as tourist attractions, cultural highlights and events, culinary specialities and outdoor activities.

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Attractions in Glees


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recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 13.8 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 276 m
Descent 276 m

The Laacher Rundweg leads on an exciting track of the Benedictine monks at Maria Laach Monastery, around the largest volcanic Eifel lake with ...

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from Sarah Stein Tourist-Information Vulkanregion Laacher See,   Vulkanregion Laacher See
Hiking Trail · Eifel
Traumpfad Pellenzer Seepfad
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 16 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 594 m
Descent 594 m

Unique insights into the volcanic past at Eppelsberg, live volcanism at Laacher See with a view of Maria Laach Abbey, views of the Krufter Waldsee ...

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from Nicole Pfeifer,   Traumpfade im Rhein-Mosel-Eifel-Land
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 65.6 km
Duration 5:05 h
Ascent 664 m
Descent 664 m

Varied day route from the Rhine to Laacher See. Then you continue on the Vulkanparkradweg from Mendig via Plaidt to Andernach and back on the ...

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from Holger Klemm,   Mittelrhein
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 9 km
Duration 2:25 h
Ascent 96 m
Descent 290 m

From the 459 m high Engeln station (final station of the Vulkan-Expreß), this route leads along the well-signposted Osteifelweg via Steinbergerhof ...

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from Michael Hergarten,   Community
Long Distance Hiking · Ahrtal
East Eifel Route (1) - 5th stage
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.1 km
Duration 4:01 h
Ascent 417 m
Descent 452 m

This main hiking trail is the easternmost north-south route of the Eifelverein. In the Eifel, the route connects the Kottenforst south of Bonn with ...

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from Hans-Eberhard Peters,   Eifelverein e. V.
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 16.3 km
Duration 4:46 h
Ascent 411 m
Descent 411 m

Passing a monastery ruin, through a lava flow, up to the crater rim, along beneath it, down into the valley, past another monastery ruin and back ...

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from Jürgen Kaluzny,   Community
Long Distance Hiking · Cologne-Bonn region
Osteifelweg (1) - Overall route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 123.4 km
Duration 34:55 h
Ascent 2,267 m
Descent 2,389 m

This main hiking route is the easternmost north-south path of the Eifelverein.

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from Hans-Eberhard Peters,   Eifelverein e. V.
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 125.3 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 2,470 m
Descent 2,470 m

A beautiful circular route from Meckenheim to Laacher See and into the Nitztal with very nice sections through woodland areas mostly on paved paths.

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from Dirk Neubauer,   Community
Hiking Trail · Eifel
around Laacher See
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 12.1 km
Duration 3:16 h
Ascent 143 m
Descent 144 m

Laacher See is not only the largest maar in Germany and the largest lake in Rhineland-Palatinate – it is also a natural and cultural area that ...

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from Arno Meyer,   Community
Hiking Trail · Ahrtal
Around Lake Laach
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.6 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 256 m
Descent 256 m

The circular route around Lake Laach offers us a very special cultural attraction with the Maria Laach Abbey.

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Glees is located in the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate on the edge of the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park. The town is known for its picturesque 17th century half-timbered houses and its idyllic landscape of rolling hills and green meadows. The climate here is mild with warm summers and cold winters.

For history buffs, a visit to the Maria Laach monastery, founded in 1093, is a must. Here you can admire the impressive architecture or simply stroll through the beautiful garden.

Another highlight is Bürresheim Castle - a medieval castle complex dating back to the 12th century - which served as the filming location for some episodes of the well-known TV series "Game of Thrones".

Culturally interested people should definitely visit the Kunsthaus Kannen - a museum for Outsider Art (art by people with mental illnesses).

If it rains, we recommend taking a trip to nearby Koblenz or also visiting the Nürburgring - one of the most famous motor sports racetracks in the world!

The region around Glees is also known for its excellent wines, especially the red wine "Ahr". Be sure to try some of the local specialities such as the Ahr ham and sour meat.

For outdoor enthusiasts, there are numerous opportunities for hiking or cycling through the picturesque countryside. Particularly beautiful here are spring and autumn with mild weather and colourful foliage on the trees.

Summarising: Glees, Ahrweiler is definitely worth a visit! Whether you want to visit historical sights, experience cultural highlights or simply relax in the midst of an idyllic landscape - here you will find everything your heart desires.

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  • July 19, 2026
    Thomas Eisenreich 
    July 19, 2026
    Eine schöne Rundtour. wir sind am Mitfahrerparkplatz in Mendig gestartet. + 900 Meter bis zum Rundweg. Im Café Waldfrieden gibt es leckere Waffeln. Guter Service.
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    Variety of paths Solitude Scenic
    Written July 19, 2026
  • July 14, 2026
    Eleanor Lang
    July 14, 2026
    eine tolle Tour!
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    Scenic Variety of paths
    Written July 14, 2026
  • June 04, 2026
    C. S. 
    April 22, 2026
    Der Weg am Ostrand des Sees war toll - durch den Wald und auf schmalen Pfaden am See entlang. Wir haben viele Mofetten gesehen! Das südliche Stück bis zum Steinlehrpfad (sehr interessant!) an der Mauer der Abtei war dann nicht mehr so toll. Je näher man Maria Laach kommt, desto voller wird es natürlich. Die Abtei selbst ist natürlich sehr interessant, in der unerwartet großen Gärtnerei gibt es auch Pflanzen, die man nicht in jedem 'normalen' Gartencenter findet. Und in dem Klosterladen gibt es auch nicht nur die üblichen Souvenirs. Der westliche Teil der Tour war dann eher langweilig. Es ging zwar am See entlang, man konnte aber durch den üppigen Bewuchs davon kaum etwas sehen. Das letzte Stück hoch zum Lydiaturm war dann wieder sehr schön! Alles in allem hat uns diese Tour aber sehr gut gefallen.
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    Scenic
    Written June 04, 2026
  • May 17, 2026
    JoSaNo .
    May 10, 2026
    Zeer fijne wandeling met wat mooie klimmentjes erbij.
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    Variety of paths Challenging Scenic
    Written May 17, 2026
  • February 15, 2026
    Roland Schmitt
    February 14, 2026
    Schöne Rundtour. Lediglich die Streckenabschnitte im Bereich der Autobahn waren nicht so gut.
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    Written February 15, 2026
  • May 26, 2025
    Uwe Weindorf
    May 25, 2025
    Schöner Tag tolle Tour
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    Written May 26, 2025
  • April 21, 2025
    Frank Heller 
    Schöne Tour, sehr abwechslungsreich ... Ideal auch für Gravelbike. Natürlich muss man die Strecke auf dem Navi haben um sie abzufahren
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    Written April 21, 2025
  • May 22, 2024
    Harry Heilmann
    May 22, 2024
    Eine wirklich schöne kleine Runde, bei der man sich auch die Zeit nehmen sollte, um die Informationstafeln zu studieren, um sich auch selbst ein wenig weiterzubilden. Auch der Wechsel der Wegführungen von breiteren Wanderwegen zu schmalen Pfadenist sehr gelungen. Am Wochenende sollte man diese Tour aber vermutlich icht laufen, da es bestimmt sehr voll wird. Uns hat vor allem der Weg unten am See sehr gut gefallen, da es bisweilen durch umgestützte Bäume etwas abenteuerlich wurde. Auch die Stellen des aufsteigenden Kohlendioxids sind interessant. Leider war das letzte Teilstück am See gesperrt, so dass wir etwas ausweichen mussten, Wir haben heute viel gelernt und fahren mit vielen neuen Eindrücken wieder heim. Insgesamt bewerte ich diese Runde mit 4/5 Sternen.
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    Written May 22, 2024
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    around Laacher See
  • May 11, 2024
    Johann Josef Staab
    May 11, 2024
    Am 11. Mai gewandert bei wunderschönen Wetter. Diese Tour ist für uns die schönste der Eifel Traumpfade 👍
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    Written May 11, 2024
  • April 13, 2024
    Claudia Billstein 
    Tolle Tour um den Laacher see von der Abtei Maria Laach gestartet.
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    Written April 13, 2024
  • February 03, 2024
    Stefan
    Schöne Rundtour um den Laacher See. An einem Samstag Vormittag Anfang Februar war nicht viel los, und wir konnten die Natur genießen. Wir haben am Benediktinerkloster Maria Laach geparkt und anschließend in der Klostergaststätte gegessen.
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    Written February 03, 2024
  • January 07, 2024
    Heike Baumeister
    Schöner, entspannter Rundweg.
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    Written January 07, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Around Lake Laach

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