Genfbachtal Cycle Path – Urft Valley Trail loop from Dahlem (Eifel)

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Genfbachtal Cycle Path – Urft Valley Trail loop from Dahlem (Eifel)

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Genfbachtal Cycle Path – Urft Valley Trail loop from Dahlem (Eifel)

02:39

40.3km

400m

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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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 34.5 km for 255 m

Residents only

After 35.4 km for 343 m

Residents only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.55 km

Schmidtheimer Wiesen

Nature Reserve

12.3 km

Ehemalige Ahrtalbahntrasse bei Blankenheim

Nature Reserve

18.9 km

Ahe Chapel (Chapel of St. Servatius)

Highlight • Religious Site

The Ahekapelle in the middle of the untouched nature with orchid meadows lies in the Genfbachtal near Engelgau.
The Romans felt comfortable in the valley formed by natural meanders. Reports …

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19.7 km

Genfbachtal Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Wonderful route. Everything fits here, gentle curves, easy up and down and a wonderful landscape.

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20.8 km

Genfbach Valley

Highlight • Gorge

The Genfbachtal offers beautiful views whatever the weather. Plant variety is a pleasure for the friends of macro photography - even from the paved road!

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21.8 km

Nettersheim Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Nice place on a cycle path that is easy to ride.

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22.5 km

View of the Urft River in Nettersheim

Highlight • River

You cycle comfortably along the babbling Urft through the friendly community of Nettersheim.

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23.9 km

Roman road Agrippastraße, near Nettersheim

Highlight • Historical Site

The route between Nettersheim and Blankenheim station is always beautiful because of the landscape!

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24.8 km

Urft Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

On the fine gravel you can hear the pleasantly gentle crunch of the tires while your gaze wanders over the expanses of the Eifel forests. Driving this route is balm for the soul.

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29.9 km

Railway bridge of the disused connection to Ahrdorf. Nowadays you can cross the Urft (and also the railway tracks) here without getting your feet wet.

Further information: kuladig.de/Object-View/O-CW-20120413-0001

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