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Dechen Tunnel – Dechentunnel (Kyll Cycle Path) loop from Usch-Zendscheid

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Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm

Usch

Dechen Tunnel – Dechentunnel (Kyll Cycle Path) loop from Usch-Zendscheid

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Dechen Tunnel – Dechentunnel (Kyll Cycle Path) loop from Usch-Zendscheid

03:35

54.5km

750m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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Start point

Train Station

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3.11 km

Weiherwiese bei St. Thomas

Nature Reserve

6.42 km

Dechentunnel on the Kyll Valley Cycle Path

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I drove the route from Trier to Erdorf yesterday. The section from Ehrang to Kordel has become free again and is very beautiful, the blockage at the Kuckuckslay railway tunnel …

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6.67 km

Dechen Tunnel

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The Dechen Tunnel (181 m) lies between St. Thomas and Kyllburg.

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9.79 km

View of Stiftskirche Kyllburg and Kyllburg

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In good weather you have to fight for a place here. : D

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17.1 km

27 Treppchen

Cave Entrance

30.5 km

View of the church in the Eifel from the benches

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The ascent is not easy, but it's worth it and at the highest point you have two very nice benches to rest.

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34.3 km

Dechentunnel (Kyll Cycle Path)

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In the summer, when temperatures are high, it's a very pleasant place to cool off. You should use your bike lights and be considerate of others when riding through.

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38.2 km

Kyll Cycle Path along the railway line near the Weiherwiese St. Thomas

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The Kylltal Cycle Path (also called the Kyll Cycle Path)[2] is a 120 km long cycle path that largely runs parallel to the Kyll. It connects the source of the …

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46.9 km

View of Bertrada Castle

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Ancient castle, possibly birthplace of Charlemagne

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47.7 km

Cyclists' Bridge over the Kyll

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Near Mürlenbach, the Kylltal cycle path leads over this narrow bridge. From here you have a beautiful view along the stream and over the wooded slopes.

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54.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

19.6 km

6.22 km

5.06 km

999 m

689 m

334 m

Surfaces

51.0 km

2.53 km

680 m

148 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

29°C

13°C

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Dechen Tunnel – Dechentunnel (Kyll Cycle Path) loop from Usch-Zendscheid

Dechentunnel on the Kyll Valley Cycle Path

Dechen Tunnel

View of Stiftskirche Kyllburg and Kyllburg

View of the church in the Eifel from the benches

Dechentunnel (Kyll Cycle Path)

Kyll Cycle Path along the railway line near the Weiherwiese St. Thomas

View of Bertrada Castle

Cyclists' Bridge over the Kyll

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