recommended route
Circular route | Rundweg Hocheifel (Adenau - Hohe Acht - Nürburg - Adenau)
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/ Fingerhut Waldabschnitt Richtung Hohe AchtPhoto: Daniela Scheffold, Tourist-Information Hocheifel-Nürburgring -
/ Basaltformationen Hohe AchtPhoto: Daniela Scheffold, Tourist-Information Hocheifel-Nürburgring
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/ Blick auf den Kaiser-Wilhelm-TurmPhoto: Dominik Ketz, Tourist-Information Hocheifel-Nürburgring
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/ Aussicht vom Kaiser-Wilhelm-TurmPhoto: Kappest, Tourist-Information Hocheifel-Nürburgring
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/ Sonnenuntergang Kaiser-Wilhelm-TurmPhoto: Kappest_VG Adenau, Tourist-Information Hocheifel-Nürburgring
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/ Der Kaiser-Wilhelm-Turm auf der Hohen AchtVideo: Eifel Tourismus GmbH
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/ Fernblick von der Burgruine NürburgPhoto: Daniela Scheffold, Tourist-Information Hocheifel-Nürburgring
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/ Blick zur Hohen AchtPhoto: Tourist-Information Hocheifel-Nürburgring
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/ Weizenfeld in der HocheifelPhoto: Monika Hertel, Tourist-Information Hocheifel-Nürburgring
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/ Blick auf Aremberg und ReifferscheidPhoto: Sebastian Schulte, Tourist-Information Hocheifel-Nürburgring
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/ Blick auf die Nürburgring-NordschleifePhoto: Sebastian Schulte, Tourist-Information Hocheifel-Nürburgring
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/ Historischer Marktplatz AdenauPhoto: Verbandsgemeindeverwaltung Adenau, Tourist-Information Hocheifel-Nürburgring
On this route, forest passages alternate with open spaces and imposing views. On days when the race track is open, there is the opportunity to experience motor sport live.
difficult
Distance 25.7 km
7:30 h
651 m
651 m
This scenic hike takes you to the highest point of the Eifel, the Hohe Acht at 747 m above sea level. The castle ruins of Nürburg are another highlight, which, just like the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Tower, offers a fantastic view over the entire Eifel region.
In addition to the historical sights that await you during the approx. 25 km long hike, you can also breathe a little racing air along the | Grüne Hölle - the Green Hell. The Hocheifel circular route is a varied and exciting hiking trail for discoverers of all ages.
Highlights along the way:
- Kaiser Wilhelm Tower on the Hohe Acht
- Castle ruin Nürburg
- Nürburgring
- Nürburgring-Nordschleife "Green Hell
- Adenau with historic town centre
Author’s recommendation
- 360° panoramic view from the Hohe Acht
- Visit of the castle ruins of Nürburg with a fantastic view
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
708 m
Lowest point
303 m
Best time of year
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Safety information
Events at the Nürburgring can lead to increased traffic and noise pollution.For your own safety, please always stay on marked paths and do not leave them.
Tips and hints
Tourist-Information Hocheifel-NürburgringKirchstraße 15 - 19
53518 Adenau
Tel.: (+49) 2691 305-122
Fax: (+49) 2691 305-196
E-Mail:
Start
Dr.-Creutz-Platz, 53518 Adenau (305 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.382845, 6.931816
DMS
50°22'58.2"N 6°55'54.5"E
UTM
32U 352965 5583243
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Destination
Dr.-Creutz-Platz, 53518 Adenau
Turn-by-turn directions
This circular route is around 25 km long and leads in the first stage from Adenau to the Hohe Acht, the highest elevation in the Eifel at 747 m above sea level. Starting from Dr.-Creutz-Platz, the trail climbs steadily uphill, mostly through shady woods, to the landmark on the basalt crest of the former Tertiary volcano: the Kaiser Wilhelm Tower, built in 1908/09. The occasion for the construction of this stone observation tower was the Silver Wedding of Kaiser Wilhelm II and Empress Auguste Viktoria, as well as the commemoration of Kaiser Wilhelm I. From the listed tower you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the beautiful Eifel panorama, which on a clear day extends as far as the Siebengebirge and Cologne Cathedral. The rest of the route to Nürburg runs across the Ahr/Moselle watershed and therefore has hardly any difference in altitude to overcome. Above the village of Nürburg, it is worth visiting the ruins of Nürburg Castle, the highest castle in Rhineland-Palatinate (676 m above sea level). On the last stretch, the descent to Adenau is not difficult. Forest tracks alternate with open spaces and beautiful views. Soon after, the route takes you along the race track past the Schwedenkreuz. Here you have the opportunity to watch the racers on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring. The route continues through the Adenauer Forest back to the centre of Adenau.
Stages
Adenau - Hohe Acht with Kaiser-Wilhelm-Tower 9 km
Hohe Acht with Kaiser-Wilhelm-Tower - Nürburg 8,5 km
Nürburg - Adenau 7 km
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
DB railway:Ahrtalbahn: Remagen - Ahrbrück railway station
Timetable information at https://www.bahn.de
Bus:
Line 863: Ahrbrück - Adenau railway station, Markt
Timetable information at https://www.vrminfo.de
Getting there
Please use the navigation-capable start address in the parking area to enter it in your navigation device.Parking
START / DESTINATION: Dr.-Creutz-Platz, 53518 AdenauParking spaces in the city centre of Adenau (parking guidance system).
Coordinates
DD
50.382845, 6.931816
DMS
50°22'58.2"N 6°55'54.5"E
UTM
32U 352965 5583243
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Brochure | Spurensuche
available at the Tourist-Information Hocheifel-Nürburgring
Author’s map recommendations
Hiking map no. 11 Hocheifel Nürburgring Oberes Ahrtal from Eifelverein Düren
ISBN: 3-921805-92-3
Equipment
Optimally equipped with:sturdy, waterproof footwear
Hiking Sticks
adapted clothing
sufficient rucksack food (especially water)
Basic Equipment for Hiking
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Hiking socks
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
- Sunglasses
- Hiking poles
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Blister kit
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
Statistics
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