View of Pyrmont Castle – Pyrmonter Mill loop from Roes

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View of Pyrmont Castle – Pyrmonter Mill loop from Roes

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View of Pyrmont Castle – Pyrmonter Mill loop from Roes

03:10

11.3km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.15 km

Footbridge over the Elzbach

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Hidden in the sparse forest, this small bridge spans the Elzbach stream – a tranquil spot that combines a sense of adventure with idyllic scenery. The rippling water accompanies hikers on their way through the rocky valley.

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4.98 km

Bent Tree on the Elzbach

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Here, others seem to have come up with the idea to take a group photo on the tree. The top of the bark is already quite smooth ;-)

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6.42 km

Chapel on the Bridge over the Elz Waterfall

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A really nice place, waterfall, chapel, the Elz and the country inn. Great start and end point of the hiking tour.

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6.63 km

View of Pyrmont Castle

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‼️ Only open on Sundays and public holidays from 1pm to 4pm

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6.66 km

Pyrmonter Mill

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Near the bus stop there is a small information board about the Pyrmont Mill 🤓.

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7.20 km

View of Pyrmont Castle

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Really nice view of the Pyrmont Castle!

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8.26 km

Path Along the Rock Face Near Burg Pyrmont

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From Pyrmont Castle, there is a wonderful, romantic path that leads along a 10-meter-high rock face. There is also a shaft entrance.

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8.27 km

View of the Elz Valley

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Above the Wahlbach the path leads past rock formations.
From here you look eastwards into the Elztal.

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11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.77 km

2.74 km

2.40 km

1.39 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

2.52 km

2.26 km

2.06 km

1.64 km

452 m

132 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 22 October

13°C

7°C

96 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 37.0 km/h

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Comments

May 6, 2023,Elzbachfall – Pyrmonter Mühle Runde von Pillig

Very nice alternative to the dream loop "Pyrmonter Klettersteig"

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February 28, 2026,Manggongjais Pyrmonter Felsensteig (gekürzt)

The Pyrmont Rock Trail (often also called the "Rock Path") is one of the most famous and popular hiking trails in the Eifel region. In 2015, it was even voted Germany's most beautiful hiking trail.

Highlights of the hike

The trail offers an extraordinary blend of culture, unspoiled nature, and sweeping views:

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