Irrel is a region situated within the Felsenland Südeifel, Germany, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor pursuits. The area features gentle hills, dense forests, and steep slopes, providing varied terrain for exploration. It is part of the Southern Eifel Nature Park, characterized by river valleys and unique geological formations, making it suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
Irrel provides more than 100 routes across several sports like…
117
Routes
4.6
(1200)
Average rating
5927
People visited

4.8
(428)
1,973
hikers
4.90km
01:34
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

122
hikers
9.34km
02:40
210m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.7
(75)
259
hikers
9.07km
02:39
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.1
(16)
99
hikers
4.12km
01:05
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.1
(15)
197
riders
48.5km
02:03
350m
350m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
(13)
148
riders
57.4km
03:13
700m
700m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.0
(1)
52
riders
53.7km
02:39
780m
780m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
23
riders
69.9km
03:30
1,070m
1,070m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
(22)
120
riders
47.1km
02:59
520m
520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(26)
129
riders
27.8km
01:41
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(20)
86
riders
18.6km
01:12
220m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(8)
60
riders
44.5km
02:53
550m
550m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(5)
54
runners
7.39km
00:57
180m
180m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.3
(3)
15
runners
5.13km
00:33
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
8.90km
01:04
220m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
10
runners
8.42km
00:53
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(15)
42
hikers
16.1km
04:31
310m
310m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(17)
38
hikers
13.8km
03:51
250m
250m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(16)
24
hikers
4.64km
01:23
70m
70m
Moderate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
(6)
13
hikers
7.37km
02:17
190m
190m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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5.0
(8)
28
riders
41.4km
03:50
780m
780m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.1
(8)
22
riders
20.2km
01:47
330m
330m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.8
(8)
34
riders
24.7km
01:32
280m
280m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(5)
29
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(4)
30
riders
71.2km
04:53
1,050m
1,050m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(6)
32
riders
40.4km
02:38
500m
490m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(2)
14
riders
35.4km
02:28
580m
580m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
9
riders
31.1km
01:58
440m
440m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Irrel offers a diverse range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Mountaineering, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features 166 routes with an average rating of 4.47 stars. More than 26,000 visitors have explored the area.
The "Teufelsschlucht" (Devil's Gorge) is a notable and popular rock path for hiking in Irrel. The region also includes sections of the long-distance Eifelsteig trail, offering varied routes and scenic views. For more information, refer to the Hiking around Irrel guide.
Yes, Irrel offers family-friendly cycle paths, particularly along river valleys such as the Nims and Prüm. These routes often follow former railway lines and connect to Luxembourg's cycle network. Guides like Traffic-free bike rides around Irrel provide suitable options.
Irrel is known for its diverse mountain biking trails, ranging from short forest tours to technically challenging routes. Some areas also feature specially designed bike parks with obstacles. The MTB Trails around Irrel guide provides detailed information.
Key natural landmarks include the "Teufelsschlucht" (Devil's Gorge) and the Irrel waterfalls. The region's geological history, with its volcanic origins and unique rock formations, also provides numerous interesting natural features and viewpoints. The hop fields near Holsthum are another scenic highlight.
The diverse topography of Irrel, featuring gentle hills and varied terrain, provides routes suitable for all skill levels, including beginners. While specific easy routes are not detailed, the general landscape allows for less strenuous options. The Hiking around Irrel guide can help identify suitable paths.
For tourism information about the Eifel region, including Irrel, contact Eifel Tourismus GmbH via their website at https://www.eifel.info or by phone at +49 6551 96560. A Tourist Information Irrel is also available at Niederweiser Straße 31, 54666 Irrel, reachable at +49 6525-933 930.
Komoot offers several guides for Irrel, including Hiking around Irrel, Cycling around Irrel, and MTB Trails around Irrel. Other guides cover road cycling, traffic-free rides, mountain hikes, running, and gravel biking.
Yes, road cycling is popular in Irrel, with routes offering views of rivers, valleys, and forests. The region's varied terrain provides options for different levels of challenge. The Road Cycling Routes around Irrel guide provides specific routes.
Outdoor routes in Irrel have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 4,800 users. The region offers 166 routes across various sports.
Yes, Irrel's well-developed cycle path network connects to neighboring Luxembourg. This allows for extended touring possibilities and cross-border exploration. The Nims cycle path, for instance, runs between Bitburg and Irrel.
The Irrel region, part of the Eifel, is known for its unique geological history. Features include extinct volcanic cones, crater lakes (maars), and bizarre rock formations. This landscape reflects millions of years of geological development.

