Oberelz

Welcome to Oberelz in the district of Vulkaneifel, a beautiful destination in Germany. This Travel Guide gives you an overview of the geographical location and special features, tourist attractions, cultural highlights and events as well as culinary specialities of Oberelz.

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Bicycle Rides · Eifel

Elztal cycle route

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 31 km

Duration 2:15 h

Ascent 206 m

Descent 409 m

Please note: On Saturday, 29.11., a driven hunt will take place in the area of the Elztal cycle route (district of Anschau) from 9:30 a.m.

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from Svenja Schulze-Entrup / Touristik-Büro Vordereifel, Touristik-Büro Vordereifel

Road Bike · Eifel

Radarena am Ring: start in Boos, road bike route 2

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 62.6 km

Duration 3:35 h

Ascent 920 m

Descent 920 m

Around the legendary Nürburgring, in the Verbandsgemeinden Adenau and Vordereifel as well as the town of Mayen, there are many scenic routes for ...

from Svenja Schulze-Entrup/ Touristik-Büro Vordereifel, Touristik-Büro Vordereifel

Road Bike · Eifel

Radarena am Ring: Start in Weiler, road bike route 3

recommended route Difficulty difficult

Distance 88.4 km

Duration 5:11 h

Ascent 1,318 m

Descent 1,318 m

Around the legendary Nürburgring, in the collective municipalities Adenau and Vordereifel as well as the town of Mayen, there are many scenic ...

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from Svenja Schulze-Entrup/ Touristik-Büro Vordereifel, Touristik-Büro Vordereifel

Road Bike · Eifel

Cycling arena at the Ring: Start in Kirchwald, Road bike route 3

recommended route Difficulty difficult

Distance 93.1 km

Duration 5:32 h

Ascent 1,408 m

Descent 1,408 m

Around the legendary Nürburgring, in the collective municipalities of Adenau and Vordereifel as well as the town of Mayen, there are many scenic ...

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from Svenja Schulze-Entrup/ Touristik-Büro Vordereifel, Touristik-Büro Vordereifel

Road Bike · Eifel

Radarena am Ring: start in Weiler, road bike route 2

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 60.8 km

Duration 3:36 h

Ascent 891 m

Descent 891 m

Around the legendary Nürburgring, in the Verbandsgemeinden Adenau and Vordereifel as well as the city of Mayen, there are many scenic routes for ...

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from Svenja Schulze-Entrup/ Touristik-Büro Vordereifel, Touristik-Büro Vordereifel

Road Bike · Eifel

Radarena am Ring: Start in Boos, road bike route 3

recommended route Difficulty difficult

Distance 90 km

Duration 5:03 h

Ascent 1,337 m

Descent 1,337 m

Many scenic routes for cyclists extend around the legendary Nürburgring, in the Verbandsgemeinden of Adenau and Vordereifel as well as the city of ...

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from Svenja Schulze-Entrup/ Touristik-Büro Vordereifel, Touristik-Büro Vordereifel

Road Bike · Eifel

Radarena am Ring: Start in Weiler, road bike route 1

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 36.1 km

Duration 2:10 h

Ascent 513 m

Descent 513 m

Around the legendary Nürburgring, in the collective municipalities Adenau and Vordereifel as well as the city of Mayen, there are many scenic ...

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from Svenja Schulze-Entrup/ Touristik-Büro Vordereifel, Touristik-Büro Vordereifel

Road Bike · Eifel

Radarena at the Ring: Start in Boos, Road bike route 1

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 35.2 km

Duration 2:02 h

Ascent 523 m

Descent 523 m

Around the legendary Nürburgring, in the municipalities of Adenau and Vordereifel as well as the city of Mayen, there are many scenic routes for ...

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from Svenja Schulze-Entrup/ Touristik-Büro Vordereifel, Touristik-Büro Vordereifel

E-Bike · Vulkaneifel

E-Bike Route: Family-friendly deceleration trip

recommended route Difficulty easy

Distance 18.1 km

Duration 1:17 h

Ascent 9 m

Descent 170 m

This e-bike route with little elevation invites families to enjoy nature and discover the surroundings. Along the way, there are several play ...

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from Andrea Meyfarth / Tourist-Information Kelberg, Tourist-Information Kelberg

E-Bike · Vulkaneifel

E-Bike tour: volcanic adventure tour

recommended route Difficulty difficult

Distance 47.1 km

Duration 3:54 h

Ascent 674 m

Descent 674 m

Explore the impressive landscape of the Vulkaneifel on the e-bike! Along the Hochkelberg, past the dry maar Mosbruch to the further viewpoint at ...

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from Andrea Meyfarth / Tourist-Information Kelberg, Tourist-Information Kelberg

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Oberelz is located on the edge of the Eifel National Park and is known for its picturesque landscape with numerous hiking and cycling trails. The region is also famous for its volcanic activity - there were once many active volcanoes here that are now extinct. Some of the crater lakes, such as the Maar near Schalkenmehren, can still be seen.

The most important sights include the ruins of Eltz Castle from the 12th century and the Maria Martental Monastery, a 14th century pilgrimage church with an impressive Gothic façade.

Cultural highlights can be experienced at the annual music festival "Eltzer Sommer" or visited at various art exhibitions in the area.

For gourmets, Oberelz offers regional specialities such as game dishes or potato pancakes. Many restaurants also serve wine from the nearby Moselle valley.

Outdoor activities can vary depending on the season: In spring, meadows full of daffodils bloom around the village of Hillesheim; in summer, you can go hiking or cycling; in autumn, mushroom hikes are a good option; meanwhile, skiing or tobogganing is possible in winter.

When it rains, there is plenty to do in Oberelz, too. For example, visit the Vulkaneifel Therme with sauna and spa area or visit the Eifel Museum in Mayen.

The most beautiful places in Oberelz are undoubtedly its nature parks and lakes, such as the Pulvermaar Lake near Gillenfeld or the Strohn Lava Bomb near Strohn.

Overall, Oberelz offers a beautiful landscape, cultural highlights as well as numerous outdoor activities for all seasons - definitely worth a trip!

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Reviews

August 14, 2023

S. L.
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August 13, 2023

Wunderbare Wegführung, super Ausschilderung, was für eine Landschaft! So schön! Aber die Schotter-Abschnitte nerven, besonders bergab. Selbst mit Mountainbike ständiges Ge-Eiere, und mit schmaleren Reifen natürlich umso mehr. (Dann lieber Matsch.) Sind von Gunderath bis Monreal und zurück, da fand ich die Rücktour „bergauf“ deutlich angenehmer. Am Weg viele schöne Stellen (Hüttchen, Bänke, Spielplätze, Info-Tafeln, Brücken). Und Monreal ist natürlich eine Perle. Hoffentlich geschieht ein Wunder (Zeit? Regen? Matsch? Schwere Fahrzeuge?Beton? Asphalt?), dass die losen Steinchen irgendwie festgehalten werden, diese Schotterungswut auf Wander- und Rad-Wegen nimmt wirklich überhand…

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Written August 14, 2023

Bicycle Rides
Elztal cycle route
May 05, 2023

IngA Pinsel
Community

May 04, 2023

Bei fast sommerlichen Temperaturen starten wir unsere Tour in Mayen. Wir fahren die Strecke hin und zurück, so dass wir auf ca. 60 km bei ca. 600 hm kommen. Die Radtour ist einfach nur wunderschön!!! Man fährt überwiegend auf feinem Schotter, aber auch auf Asphalt und Feldwegen, es gibt viele Rastmöglichkeiten für Pausen, Idylle pur! Eines der Highlights ist natürlich das Fachwerkörtchen Monreal, wo wir uns zum Ende hin einen Cappuccino gönnen. Die Markierungen sind sichtbar gut vorhanden, man muss allerdings wissen, dass man dem grünen Pfeil folgt, lediglich bei mehreren möglichen Abzweigungen ist das Logo des Elztal-Radweges angebracht. Die Tour wird als "mittel" beschrieben. Das mag für E-Bikes gelten. Wir Beide (60+) fahren noch klassisch, und das Hügelchen zwischen Monreal und Mayen ist nicht ohne, gerade am Schluss, wenn die Beine schon etwas müde sind. Juhu, denn gut geschafft! Bitte bei der Planung beachten! Fazit: Ein toller Weg, der nach Wiederholung schreit. Leider, leider liegen schon traurigerweise der erste Müll und Zigarettenkippen an den Rastmöglichkeiten. Was sind das nur für Menschen?!?!

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Photo: IngA Pinsel, Community

Photo: IngA Pinsel, Community

Photo: IngA Pinsel, Community

Photo: IngA Pinsel, Community

Photo: IngA Pinsel, Community

Photo: IngA Pinsel, Community

Written May 05, 2023

Bicycle Rides
Elztal cycle route

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