Schutzalf Memorial Bell Tower – Strohner Switzerland loop from Wittlich Hauptbahnhof

Schutzalf Memorial Bell Tower – Strohner Switzerland loop from Wittlich Hauptbahnhof

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Schutzalf Memorial Bell Tower – Strohner Switzerland loop from Wittlich Hauptbahnhof

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58.2km

690m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 176 m for 9 m

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Train Station

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23.0 km

Schutzalf Memorial Bell Tower

Highlight • Monument

Until the end of the 19th century, the disappeared town of Schutzalf was located in the beautiful Alfbach valley, about one and a half kilometers east of Mückeln. The former …

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24.3 km

Strohner Schweiz Gorge (Alfbach Valley)

Highlight • Gorge

The Alfbach gorge near Strohn is called "Strohner Schweiz" (Strohn's Switzerland) because of its steep slopes and wildly romantic landscape. From a bench, you can enjoy a beautiful view down …

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24.5 km

Strohner Switzerland

Highlight • Gorge

Those who hike here stroll through steep lava walls that tower up to the treetops to the right and left of the Alfbach. This magical place is part of the longest lava flow in the Eifel.

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25.4 km

Strohner Lava Bomb

Highlight • Natural Monument

The almost 120 ton heavy “lava bomb” from Strohn is a geological specialty. With its diameter of almost five meters, it is an impressive, unique testimony to earlier volcanic activity …

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28.5 km

Great bike path through nature.

Highlight • Cycleway

28.6 km

Viaduct over the Maare-Mosel Cycle Path near Gillenfeld

Highlight • Bridge

Anyone who cycles along the Maare Mosel cycle path will see the mighty viaduct from below and cycle underneath it.

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29.5 km

Cycle path on a railroad line

Highlight • Cycleway

The section between Gillenfeld and Eckfeld is very nice, especially if you are looking forward to the cake in Eckfeld ;-)

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29.8 km

Holzmaar

Highlight • Lake

The Holzmaar is located in the Vulkaneifel in Rhineland-Palatinate almost halfway between Gillenfeld (2.5 km southwest) and Eckfeld. The maar has a size of approx. 6.8 ha with a diameter …

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