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Das Kloster Himmerod ist der Ausgangspunkt des Eifel-Pilger-Radweges.
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The trail will be completed in April 2021. Discover the Himmerod Monastery and the parish and pilgrimage church in Klausen on this cycle tour. Enjoy spiritual moments in the wonderful nature of the Eifel!

moderate

Distance 42.6 km

2:55 h

243 m

440 m

378 m

116 m

The Eifel pilgrim cycle path connects two significant church buildings: the Cistercian monastery of Himmerod and the pilgrimage church of Klausen.

The start of the cycle path is at Himmerod Monastery, which was founded by Bernard of Clairvaux in 1134. The baroque monastery church is particularly impressive. The peaceful surroundings of the monastery are what make Himmerod such a special place. From Himmerod, the route first leads to Großlittgen and on to the small Eifel villages of Minderlittgen and Hupperath. The Eifel pilgrim cycle path then leads through a wooded area to Bergweiler. Via Dreis, the route continues towards the Moselle until you reach Klausen.

The Klausen pilgrimage church "Maria Heimsuchung" was consecrated in 1502, but its history goes back much further: already in 1440, the Marian devotee Eberhard placed a figure of the " Painful Mother of God" at the current location of the pilgrimage church. Eberhard's bones still lie in a wooden shrine under the altar of the Chapel of Grace.

Author’s recommendation

Attractive cycling packages with overnight stay with breakfast, tour description and many other options: www.gesundland-vulkaneifel.de

Author

Vera Esch / GesundLand Vulkaneifel

Update: December 06, 2022

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378 m

Lowest point

116 m

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Safety information

For your safety: Avoid busy roads. Watch out for traffic if necessary. If possible, stay on the designated paths.

Tips and hints

GesundLand Vulkaneifel GmbH

Leopoldstr. 5
54550 Daun
Tel. +49 (0)6592 951370
E-Mail: www.gesundland-vulkaneifel.de

GesundLand Tourist Information Daun

Leopoldstr. 5
54550 Daun
E-Mail:

Tourist-Information Wittlich Stadt und Land

Marktplatz 5
54516 Wittlich
Tel.: +49 (0)6571 4086
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Start

Parking place at Himmerod Monastery, 54534 Großlittgen (309 m)

Coordinates:

50.029611, 6.756545

DMS

50°01'46.6"N 6°45'23.6"E

UTM

32U 339323 5544334

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Destination

Klausen Parish and Pilgrimage Church, Augustinerplatz 1, 54524 Klausen

Turn-by-turn directions

The cycle path will be completed in April 2021 and will then be sufficiently signposted according to the logo. At the moment, the signposting is still incomplete.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Travel options to the starting point Himmerod Monastery

By train:

From Cologne main station or Trier main station to Wittlich main station by regional train and from there by bus.

Rail connections - www.bahn.de

By Bus:

Bus line 300: Wittlich main station, => Großlittgen, Zehntsscheune => continue with bus line 303: Großlittgen, Zehntsscheune => Himmerod Monastery, Großlittgen

www.vrt-info.de

Getting there

Please use the navigable start address in the Parking section to enter in your navigation device.

Parking

START:

Himmerod Monastery, Himmerod 3, 54534 Großlittgen

DESTINATION:

Klausen parish and pilgrimage church, Augustinerplatz 1, 54524 Klausen

Coordinates

50.029611, 6.756545

DMS

50°01'46.6"N 6°45'23.6"E

UTM

32U 339323 5544334

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

You are best equipped for the tour

with a roadworthy bicycle,

a bicycle helmet,

clothing appropriate to the weather,

enough water

and some food and drink.

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Berthold Bartel

November 13, 2022 · Community

Wir haben die Tour noch etwas verlängert und eine Rundtour kreiert. https://youtu.be/JhJRacm1MPA

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Birgit Olk

November 16, 2020 · Community

Wir haben die Tour am 13.11.2020 neu entdeckt in Ihrer App und gleich am folgenden Tag in Angriff genommen. Wir fuhren die Tour von Klausen in Richtung Himmerod. Der Radweg sollte ausreichend nach Logo beschildert sein. Dies war aber nicht der Fall. Bis zur Unterführung der A60 (Wittlich West) war die Radwegbeschilderung sehr gut, da der Weg dem Radweg Wittlicher Senke folgte. Hier stand auch das letzte Radwegschild, das wir überhaupt gesehen haben. Ab hier mussten wir oft anhalten und uns immer wieder in der App orientieren, da keinerlei Radwegbeschilderung da war. Die Fahrt ab Bergweiler gestaltete sich deshalb sehr schwierig. Ob der Weg so neu ist, dass noch keine Beschilderung angebracht ist, wissen wir nicht. Mit Hilfe der App kamen wir aber zurecht. Wird aber bestimmt eine schöne Tour. Wir hatten jetzt morgens dicken Nebel bis Salmtal. Danach aber Sonnenschein. Die Waldwege waren auch ziemlich nass, aber es war halt November.

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moderate

Distance

42.6 km

Duration

2:55 h

Ascent

243 m

Descent

440 m

Highest point

378 m

Lowest point

116 m

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