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Kerpen (Eifel)

Welcome to Kerpen (Eifel), a charming destination in the district of Vulkaneifel, Germany. This idyllic town lies amidst the picturesque landscape of the Eifel and is a true gem for nature lovers and adventurers.

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Attractions in Kerpen (Eifel)


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Long Distance Hiking · Eifel
Eifelsteig Stage 08: Mirbach - Hillesheim
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 8
Distance 26.1 km
Duration 7:05 h
Ascent 405 m
Descent 437 m

A natural spectacle on the Eifelsteig – the Dreimühlen Waterfall. Calcareous deposits of the Ahbach cause it to grow by about ten centimeters each ...

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from Wolfgang Reh,   Eifel Tourismus GmbH
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 10.3 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 109 m
Descent 109 m

A hike from the picturesque castle town of Kerpen to the popular Dreimühlen Waterfall. The route crosses open uplands with meadows and fields and ...

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from Malin Blomenkamp / Tourist-Information Gerolsteiner Land,   Tourist-Info Gerolsteiner Land
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 40.3 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 358 m
Descent 358 m

The bike route passes sights of the Gerolstein region, almost exclusively on designated cycle paths. Part of the route runs on former railway tracks.

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from Rita Kallenberg / / Tourist-Information Gerolsteiner Land,   Tourist-Info Gerolsteiner Land
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 21 km
Duration 5:38 h
Ascent 226 m
Descent 228 m

The Eifelkrimi hiking trail connects 11 locations, divided into two routes. Experience locations 6 to 11 on Route II, marked clockwise.

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from Rita Kallenberg / / Tourist-Information Gerolsteiner Land,   Tourist-Info Gerolsteiner Land
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 21.7 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 162 m
Descent 92 m

Through the Ahbach valley, right through the region shaped by limestone mining, following forest paths of a former railway track from the Ahr to ...

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from Wolfgang Reh,   Eifel Tourismus GmbH
Hiking Trail · Rhineland-Palatinate
Circular hiking route "Hillesheimer Land"
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 53.3 km
Duration 13:50 h
Ascent 784 m
Descent 784 m

A multi-day route, planned by the Tourism Association Urlaubsregion Hillesheim/Vulkaneifel e. V., which can be divided flexibly into stages.

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from Rita Kallenberg / / Tourist-Information Gerolsteiner Land,   Tourist-Info Gerolsteiner Land
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.4 km
Duration 4:20 h
Ascent 205 m
Descent 198 m

The Eifelkrimi hiking trail connects 11 locations. It is divided into two routes of 18 and 20 km. Route I starts/ends in Hillesheim and covers 18 km.

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from Rita Kallenberg / / Tourist-Information Gerolsteiner Land,   Tourist-Info Gerolsteiner Land
Hiking Trail · Vulkaneifel
Panoramaweg Kerpen
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.3 km
Duration 1:40 h
Ascent 121 m
Descent 121 m

The Panoramaweg Kerpen is a circular hiking trail that makes the beauty and history of the castle village Kerpen (Eifel) tangible.

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from Elvira Weimer / Tourist-Info Gerolsteiner Land,   Tourist-Info Gerolsteiner Land
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 394 m
Descent 403 m

The approximately 19 km long loop leads through the juniper slopes of Niederehe, into the interior of the Arensberg volcano, around Kerpen Castle, ...

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from Martin & Sabine neben der Spur,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 45.4 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 485 m
Descent 581 m

A short countryside ride through the Eifel. From Blankenheim to Oberbettingen-Hillesheim.

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from Esther Juli,   Eifel Tourismus GmbH
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Discover the region

The geographical location of Kerpen (Eifel) makes it a perfect base for exploring the surrounding natural wonders such as the Maaren, volcanic lakes created by explosions. The region is also known as "Terra Vulcania" and offers a breathtaking backdrop with its rolling hills, green forests and fascinating geology.

Topical tourist attractions include the 12th-century Bürresheim Castle and the ruined 14th-century Nürburg Castle. Cultural highlights include the annual castle festival at Eltz Castle or the medieval festival at Bürresheim Castle.

For culinary specialities, be sure to stop off at a local brewery or indulge yourself in a traditional restaurant - there are many regional specialities to try here!

Outdoors, hiking and cycling enthusiasts can live out their passion to the full: The Vulkan cycle path runs right through Kerpen (Eifel) while several well-marked hiking trails allow you to explore the surrounding area on foot. In winter, nearby ski resorts offer additional opportunities to be active.

If raindrops thwart your plans, you can warm up in one of the many museums or historical sites such as the Eifel Museum or the Roman Museum and learn about the history of this fascinating region.

And where is the best place to go? We recommend a visit to the Nürburgring - a world-famous race track with incredible views. Or simply take a stroll through the picturesque town centre of Kerpen (Eifel) to experience the charm of this destination.

Kerpen (Eifel) is definitely worth a visit and our Travel Guide will certainly help to make your stay unforgettable!

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Reviews

  • September 25, 2026
    Jörg Berners
    Uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen. Eine wirklich traumhafte, wunderschöne Tour.
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    Written September 25, 2026
  • September 12, 2026
    Claudia HC 
    September 12, 2026
    Traumhafte Route, schöne Aussichten,Vulkankrater, eine Burg, ein hervorragendes Café in Kerpen, Felsen, Wasserfall... Viele Highlights, wir waren begeistert.
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    Photo: Claudia HC, Community
    Written September 12, 2026
  • August 08, 2026
    Christiane We
    August 07, 2026
    tolle Tour,beste Beschilderung,weder Asphalt noch Schotter,sehr ruhig,gepflegte Wege. Gerne wieder!
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    Written August 08, 2026
  • May 25, 2026
    Sandy Maaß
    May 25, 2026
    Wir haben den Rundweg zu 4 gemacht, dabei unsere Töchter und uns persönlich hat die Strecke gut gefallen.
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    Written May 25, 2026
  • July 20, 2025
    Jan Aben
    July 16, 2025
    Sehr abwechslungsreich, nicht all zu schwierige Wanderung. Empfehlenswert.
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    Photo: Jan Aben, Community
    Photo: Jan Aben, Community
    Photo: Jan Aben, Community
    Written July 20, 2025
  • June 21, 2025
    Elmar G.
    June 21, 2025
    Wenn man von Gerolstein mit dem Zug nach Blankenheim fährt und dort auf dem Ahr-Radweg flussabwärts fährt, bekommt man mit dem Kalkeifel-Radweg eine sehr schöne Strecke von 55 Kilometer zurück nach Gerolstein. Die nicht asphaltierten Abschnitte sind gut zu fahren. Das Profil ist sehr abwechslungsreich, an der Ahr und dem Ahbach schattige Passagen, ab Kerpen kommt man auf offenes Gelände mit weiten Ausblicken. Das Letzte Stück von Bolsdorf entlang der Kyll ist ebenfalls sehr idyllisch, da man weitestgehend abseits von Straßen unterwegs ist.
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    Written June 21, 2025
  • May 10, 2025
    Sporty 🍀 
    May 10, 2025
    Meist breitere Wege, teils auch mit Schotter oder asphaltiert. Der Parkplatz war sehr voll trotz Parkgebühren. Entlang der Strecke sind auch kostenlose große Parkplätze (waren fast leer, z. B. am Steinbruch), wenn man sich für einen anderen Startpunkt entlang der Strecke entscheidet. Die evtl. sehenswerten Kirchen entlang der Strecke waren nicht besuchbar (zugeschlossen). Insgesamt ein schöner Rundweg entlang der Wiesen und Felder mit ein paar Highlights.
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    Photo: Sporty 🍀, Community
    Photo: Sporty 🍀, Community
    Photo: Sporty 🍀, Community
    Photo: Sporty 🍀, Community
    Photo: Sporty 🍀, Community
    Photo: Sporty 🍀, Community
    Photo: Sporty 🍀, Community
    Photo: Sporty 🍀, Community
    Photo: Sporty 🍀, Community
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    Photo: Sporty 🍀, Community
    Photo: Sporty 🍀, Community
    Photo: Sporty 🍀, Community
    Written May 10, 2025
  • April 07, 2025
    Julia Amann 
    eine wirklich traumhafte Tour mit vielen Highlights und stets tollen Aussichten/Weitsichten, so dass auch die ein oder andere Länge/Asphalteinheit zu verschmerzen ist. Wir haben an zwei Stellen variiert (Foto Sonnenbank auf dem Gipfel/mittiger Pfad über den Hügel, anstelle südliche Umrundung-absolut lohnenswert!, sowie zum Schluss hin an der Mühle einen Pfad hoch zum Parkplatz am Sportheim-zusätzliche, wenige Meter)
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    Photo: Julia Amann, Community
    Photo: Julia Amann, Community
    Photo: Julia Amann, Community
    Photo: Julia Amann, Community
    Photo: Julia Amann, Community
    Photo: Julia Amann, Community
    Photo: Julia Amann, Community
    Photo: Julia Amann, Community
    Written April 07, 2025
  • April 02, 2025
    Sandra Neumann Rystow 
    April 02, 2025
    Sehr tolle Tour, wir haben noch einen Abstecher zum Gröner Hof gemacht und einen Kaffee in Das kleine Landcafé in Kerpen genossen. 👌
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    Written April 02, 2025
  • October 23, 2024
    Peter Benner 
    October 23, 2024
    Sehr schöne Tour, aber wie mittlerweile üblich in der Woche tagsüber nix Gastronomie, weder Essen noch Bäckerei.
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    Kirche Niederehe
    Photo: Peter Benner, Community
    Photo: Peter Benner, Community
    Photo: Peter Benner, Community
    Enzian
    Photo: Peter Benner, Community
    Wacholderwiese
    Photo: Peter Benner, Community
    Burg Kerpen
    Photo: Peter Benner, Community
    Photo: Peter Benner, Community
    Photo: Peter Benner, Community
    Photo: Peter Benner, Community
    Wasserfall Dreimühlen
    Photo: Peter Benner, Community
    Photo: Peter Benner, Community
    Niederehe
    Photo: Peter Benner, Community
    Written October 23, 2024
  • October 23, 2024
    F. Müller
    October 23, 2024
    Wunderschöne, abwechslungsreiche Radtour mit vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten und Rastmöglichkeiten. Jetzt im Oktober besonders empfehlenswert.
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    Photo: F. Müller, Community
    Photo: F. Müller, Community
    Photo: F. Müller, Community
    Written October 23, 2024
  • October 22, 2024
    Silke S.
    April 20, 2024
    Richtig schön mit tollem Wasserfall und leichte Tour
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    Written October 22, 2024

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