The best traffic-free bike rides around Schwirzheim

The Schöneck Switzerland can also be explored very well by bike.

There are so many hiking trails and tours in the Schönecker Schweiz and the dolomite rocks are simply worth seeing.

The Schönecker Schweiz is beautiful in every season and it's simply fun to hike there!

For this church in Weinsheim and its parish community, Saint Willibrord has been chosen as the patron saint. He was a very important missionary at the turn of the 7th to the 8th century, born and educated in England, he missionized the Frisians on papal and royal orders. Finally, he founded the monastery in Echternach, of which he became abbot, and where he is also buried (if interested, see => https://www.komoot.com/de-de/highlight/422067 ). The feast day of Saint Willibrord in the calendar of saints is on November 7th.

The blooming trees are a real eye-catcher in April

At Café Namik there is sooo delicious homemade cake

The first parts of the new Gerolstein-Prüm cycle path. Like many, on the old railway embankment...

Lissingen Castle near Gerolstein is a fascinating Komoot highlight for cyclists and culture enthusiasts in the Volcanic Eifel region. Perched high above the Kyll River, the upper and lower castles tell a vibrant history, ranging from Roman origins and a medieval moated castle to today's successful restoration and use. Originally founded as a Roman settlement around the 2nd century, the first castle was built between the 10th and 13th centuries. It was first documented in 1212, as the property of the knightly family of Liezingen. The castle was more than just a fortified structure: moats fed by the Kyll and Oosbach rivers made it a true moated castle. In 1559, the property was divided into the lower and upper castles – a situation that continues to this day. In the 17th century, the Lower Castle received its current Baroque-Renaissance manor house and characteristic tithe barn. During the Napoleonic era, the right of lordship was lost, but later both parts of the castle were reunited. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the complex served as an agricultural and dairy center, including its own small power plant from 1906. Today, after extensive restoration, the Lower Castle is a living open-air museum with a castle courtyard, mill (including the court bakery), manor house, barns, mill race, and a historic power plant. Visitors can book guided tours, sample bread baked in a stone oven, or attend events such as weddings and exhibitions. A sculpture trail in the castle meadows completes the experience. The Upper Castle, a private residential and cultural complex, is also privately owned. Guided tours and vacation rentals are available upon request. Lissingen Castle is an ideal stopover for cyclists on the Kyll Valley Cycle Path or Eifel tours: located directly on the trail, with parking nearby and refreshment options. Visitors not only enjoy the picturesque architecture, but also experience the transformation from Roman origins to monastic fiefdom and commercial agricultural operation to today's living cultural heritage. Practical information: The lower castle can be visited regularly almost year-round (please check opening hours and guided tours in advance), the upper castle only by appointment. Food and drink are available at the castle mill/court bakery – perfect for a rest stop while cycling through the Eifel.