Himmerod Abbey – Himmerod Abbey loop from Burg (Salm)

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Himmerod Abbey – Himmerod Abbey loop from Burg (Salm)

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Himmerod Abbey – Himmerod Abbey loop from Burg (Salm)

04:36

17.2km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.71 km

Salmtal Creek

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Stage 13 of the Eifelsteig passes here:

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6.78 km

Himmerod Abbey

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Himmerod Abbey is the end point of the 12th and starting point of the 13th stage of the Eifelsteig. In addition to the abbey church, which is well worth seeing, …

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7.37 km

Willow Arch with a View of Himmerod Abbey

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The willow arches look very beautiful

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7.46 km

Himmerod Abbey

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The monastery is worth a visit in every season. Here you can just have some good food or drink, just relax in the park or visit the beautiful church with …

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7.76 km

Himmerod Abbey

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Great, almost mystical place

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8.93 km

Salm River Trail

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Stage 13 of the Eifelsteig passes here:

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14.9 km

View of the Salm

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Beautiful hiking trail that leads us along the banks of the stream, accompanied by the splashing of the Salm.

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17.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.97 km

2.86 km

2.73 km

2.56 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.86 km

4.96 km

2.10 km

2.00 km

1.85 km

374 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

16°C

7°C

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Comments

March 3, 2026,Mühlen🏚 an Lieser und Salm🏞 🏘-Musweiler Mühle🏚-Eifelsteig⛰️

I started my hike this morning in Musweiler at the church under a clear blue sky and a temperature of 2 degrees Celsius.

I headed out of town, past an abandoned farm, and after 500 meters turned right onto a dirt track. However, this track led through private property. I turned back and went cross-country onto the "Landscheid 5" hiking …

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