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Kerpen Castle (Eifel) – Hillesheim Town Wall loop from Kerpen

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Kerpen Castle (Eifel) – Hillesheim Town Wall loop from Kerpen

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Kerpen Castle (Eifel) – Hillesheim Town Wall loop from Kerpen

06:57

25.3km

420m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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172 m

Kerpen Castle

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The exact origins of Kerpen Castle are shrouded in the mists of history. It is considered very likely that its builder was Sigibertus de Kerpene, first mentioned in documents in …

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Kerpen Castle (Eifel)

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A very beautiful castle, very impressive and certainly the landmark of Kerpen. The castle cannot be visited as it is privately owned, but that is completely fine, you don't have …

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953 m

Blick nach Niederehe

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1.88 km

Former marble quarry Berndorf

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The quarry can only be visited from the barrier because it is not allowed to be entered due to the risk of collapse.

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4.91 km

river crossing

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Now it is possible to cross the stream at any time without any problems as a new bridge has been built there

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5.10 km

Narrow Path Along the Ahbach

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A narrow path from the waterfall towards Nohner Mühle. You should be sure-footed if you walk here long. It goes over rocks and roots along Ahbach.

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11.2 km

View of Burg Kerpen

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Nice path to Kerpen with a great view of the castle

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11.5 km

Auf Döckel

Viewpoint

14.3 km

St. Peter’s Fortified Church (Wehrkirche St. Peter), Berndorf

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Old fortified church St. Peter, Berndorf
The municipality of Berndorf was first mentioned in 1121 when it was owned by the Steinfeld Abbey. It is possible, however, that a church …

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17.9 km

Hillesheim Town Wall

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Hillesheim and the surrounding hiking trails - including the crime hiking trails, of course - are always worth a visit. You should also climb the city wall. It offers a good panoramic view.

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25.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

4.05 km

3.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.08 km

6.42 km

5.56 km

4.30 km

1.79 km

181 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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Sunday 17 May

13°C

7°C

51 %

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Kerpen Castle (Eifel) – Hillesheim Town Wall loop from Kerpen

Kerpen Castle

Kerpen Castle (Eifel)

Former marble quarry Berndorf

river crossing

Narrow Path Along the Ahbach

View of Burg Kerpen

St. Peter’s Fortified Church (Wehrkirche St. Peter), Berndorf

Hillesheim Town Wall

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