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Heuloch Tunnel (Birgel) – Historic Watermill Birgel loop from Oberbettingen-Hillesheim

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Heuloch Tunnel (Birgel) – Historic Watermill Birgel loop from Oberbettingen-Hillesheim

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Heuloch Tunnel (Birgel) – Historic Watermill Birgel loop from Oberbettingen-Hillesheim

00:50

13.9km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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Start point

Train Station

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2.47 km

Rapeseed and barley fields in Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Highlight • Natural

The yellow flowers are called rapeseed and are a type of cabbage. And the very green one is barley.

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3.77 km

Picnic Area by the Cycle Path

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6.28 km

Heuloch Tunnel (Birgel)

Highlight • Bridge

There is a nice explanation of how it was created right next to the tunnel.

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6.88 km

Rest Area at Heuloch

Highlight • Rest Area

At a fork in the road near Birgel and Lissendorf is this beautiful break area with table and bench, bike stand and information board. In good weather, a wonderful break place with all-round views.

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7.40 km

Backhaus Birgeler Mühle

Highlight • Cafe

beer garden

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7.54 km

Birgel Watermill

Highlight • Monument

The old water mill is not only a real eye-catcher, but also offers an excellent opportunity for a refreshment break or is suitable for a day stop with an overnight …

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7.65 km

Historic Watermill Birgel

Highlight • Historical Site

The historic watermill is highly recommended. It consists of various mills, a grain mill, an oil mill, a mustard mill and a sawmill. There is also a distillery and a …

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8.23 km

Historic Signal Box Lissendorf

Highlight • Monument

The lovingly restored former signal box can be viewed directly at the Lissendorf train station. There you get a very exciting insight into the former mechanical interlocking technology and you …

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13.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.27 km

5.20 km

1.70 km

536 m

125 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

1.00 km

209 m

117 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

90 %

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Heuloch Tunnel (Birgel) – Historic Watermill Birgel loop from Oberbettingen-Hillesheim

Rapeseed and barley fields in Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Picnic Area by the Cycle Path

Heuloch Tunnel (Birgel)

Rest Area at Heuloch

Backhaus Birgeler Mühle

Birgel Watermill

Historic Watermill Birgel

Historic Signal Box Lissendorf

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