View of Gemünd from Kreuzberg – View of Olef from Kuckucksley loop from Schleiden

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Euskirchen

Schleiden

View of Gemünd from Kreuzberg – View of Olef from Kuckucksley loop from Schleiden

Moderate

4.5

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196

hikers

View of Gemünd from Kreuzberg – View of Olef from Kuckucksley loop from Schleiden

02:50

9.79km

260m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.24 km

View of Gemünd from Kreuzberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coming from Nierfeld, you have a beautiful view of Gemünd from here.

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4.82 km

View of Gemünd from Kreuzberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice viewing platform with a view over Gemünd

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5.35 km

Statue of Saint John of Nepomuk at the confluence of the Olef and the Urft

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Near streams and rivers—just a stone's throw away (right behind the statue), the two Eifel rivers, the Urft and Olef, converge—he is by far the most prominent saint: Saint John …

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6.07 km

Eifelsteig Stage 5: Beech Forest Trail Between Gemünd and Olef

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Beautiful trail through a beech forest.
Eifelsteig - stage

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6.18 km

Forest Pavilion

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Pretty pavilion in the middle of the deciduous forest that invites us to take a break. A seat for about 4 people is also available.

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6.81 km

Forest Path to Gemünd

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Nice relaxed, partly very narrow forest path.

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8.28 km

View of Olef from Kuckucksley

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At the Kuckucksley viewpoint you have a beautiful view over the Olef valley to Olef, a district of Schleiden. At Kuckucksley (Ley means rock) there is a refuge with a barbecue area.

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9.48 km

Olef Historic Village Square

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Very beautiful town center and long history, this is impressively presented on various information boards.

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9.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.04 km

3.07 km

1.52 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.66 km

2.87 km

1.51 km

1.39 km

358 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

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Comments

June 24, 2023,24.06.2023 Aussichtspunkt Kuckucksley – Eifel-Blick Kreuzberg Runde von Gemünd mit Trail Richtung Hohenfried

The Kneipp spa town of Gemünd at the confluence of the Urft and Olef invites you to take a leisurely stroll through the pedestrian zone and browse through the small shops. There are also small cafés, good restaurants and cultural offerings.
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Viewpoint Kuckucksley - Eifel view Kreuzberg Round of Gemünd with trail towards Hohenfried …

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