Through the 'Große Schlitzohr' – Großes Schlitzohr Tunnel loop from Sarmersbach

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Through the 'Große Schlitzohr' – Großes Schlitzohr Tunnel loop from Sarmersbach

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Through the 'Große Schlitzohr' – Großes Schlitzohr Tunnel loop from Sarmersbach

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29.4km

330m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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7.50 km

View from Daun Viaduct

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In addition to the "Großes Schlitzohr" (Great Slant Ear) tunnel, there's another cycling highlight in the region: the Daun Viaduct. Here, you ride over an old railway bridge with a height of 28 meters. The views are accordingly magnificent.

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9.73 km

Through the 'Große Schlitzohr'

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A truly amazing experience for young and old. Turn on the lights – even though the tunnel is lit.
And in hot weather, it's like riding through a "refrigerator."

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10.3 km

Großes Schlitzohr Tunnel

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Nice route with a nice cooling down when driving through the tunnel.

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13.7 km

Schalkenmehren

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Swimming and boat rental in the maar possible.
Beautiful route to the three maaren.

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16.3 km

At the edge of the Schalkenmehrer Maar

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A bit off the railroad bike path, but definitely worth the detour. Here you are on top of the former crater rim and have a great view of the wide …

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18.8 km

Großes Schlitzohr Tunnel

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Old Railway Tunnel "Großes Schlitzohr" near Daun
At the end of the first decade of the 20th century, the railway tunnel was driven 560 meters through the mountain. 80 years …

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19.7 km

Großes Schlitzohr Tunnel

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The former railway tunnel of the Eifelquerbahn near Mehren, known as the "Großes Schlitzohr," is part of the Maare-Mosel cycle path and offers a refreshing dip in both summer and winter. At 560 meters long, it's already astonishingly long.

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