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Kerpen Castle – Dreimühlen Waterfall loop from Oberbettingen-Hillesheim

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Kerpen Castle – Dreimühlen Waterfall loop from Oberbettingen-Hillesheim

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Kerpen Castle – Dreimühlen Waterfall loop from Oberbettingen-Hillesheim

04:04

65.6km

560m

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 29, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.0 km

Kerpen Castle

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The exact origins of Kerpen Castle are shrouded in the mists of history. It is considered very likely that its builder was Sigibertus de Kerpene, first mentioned in documents in 1136, or his son Heinrich I (1142–1177). However, an exact construction date cannot yet be given.

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14.7 km

Niedereher Bach Bridge

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The bridge survived the flood in summer 2021. However, the ramp has been washed away on both sides, so you have to climb and the bridge is no longer barrier-free.

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16.1 km

Dreimühlen Waterfall

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The Dreimühlen waterfall, also referred to as the Nohner waterfall, is an artificial waterfall near Ahütte that was created through the construction of a railway line by merging streams. The waterfall "grows" through limescale deposits. Today the railway line is a cycling and hiking trail.

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20.8 km

View of Neublankenheim Castle Ruins

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A beautiful, mostly shady spot with a great view of the Neublankenheim castle ruins and some information about their history and the network of cycle paths in the area.

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22.7 km

Ahr bridge at Ahrdorf station

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Idyllic along the Ahr, a left one. Tributary of the Rhine

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33.2 km

Old railway line

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Here, too, the old railway line has been beautifully restored as a bicycle path 👍😃🚲

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62.5 km

Hillesheim City Wall

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The imposing, old city wall of the medieval town of Hillesheim dates from the 13th century and was very well renovated in the course of the city center renovation.

The fortification was first destroyed by the French in 1689, and then by the British Army in 1705.
So it took a few centuries until the present city wall with a few towers was repaired from the few remains of the city wall.

You can walk on the battlements and have a wonderful view over the Kylltal and the landscape.

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62.7 km

Hillesheim Lake in the Bolsdorf Valley

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Very nice place and surroundings with barefoot park. From the impressive backdrop of the Hillesheim city walls.

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65.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

16.6 km

13.8 km

9.37 km

4.79 km

945 m

268 m

Surfaces

43.2 km

17.8 km

2.29 km

1.08 km

1.05 km

190 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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Kerpen Castle – Dreimühlen Waterfall loop from Oberbettingen-Hillesheim

Kerpen Castle

Niedereher Bach Bridge

Dreimühlen Waterfall

View of Neublankenheim Castle Ruins

Ahr bridge at Ahrdorf station

Old railway line

Hillesheim City Wall

Hillesheim Lake in the Bolsdorf Valley

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