Dechen Tunnel – Dechentunnel (Kyll Cycle Path) loop from Oberbettingen-Hillesheim

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Dechen Tunnel – Dechentunnel (Kyll Cycle Path) loop from Oberbettingen-Hillesheim

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Dechen Tunnel – Dechentunnel (Kyll Cycle Path) loop from Oberbettingen-Hillesheim

04:12

67.5km

640m

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: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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20.1 km

Kyll Footbridge

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Great new bridge with a new section of cycle path

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21.0 km

View of Bertrada Castle

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Ancient castle, possibly birthplace of Charlemagne

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25.8 km

Red footbridge over the Kleine Kyll

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Pedestrian and bicycle bridge built after the 2021 floods.

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30.0 km

Weiherwiese bei St. Thomas

Nature Reserve

33.3 km

Dechentunnel on the Kyll Valley Cycle Path

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I drove the route from Trier to Erdorf yesterday. The section from Ehrang to Kordel has become free again and is very beautiful, the blockage at the Kuckuckslay railway tunnel …

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33.5 km

Dechen Tunnel

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The Dechen Tunnel (181 m) lies between St. Thomas and Kyllburg.

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34.0 km

Dechentunnel (Kyll Cycle Path)

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In the summer, when temperatures are high, it's a very pleasant place to cool off. You should use your bike lights and be considerate of others when riding through.

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37.9 km

Kyll Cycle Path along the railway line near the Weiherwiese St. Thomas

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The Kylltal Cycle Path (also called the Kyll Cycle Path)[2] is a 120 km long cycle path that largely runs parallel to the Kyll. It connects the source of the …

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47.0 km

Bertradaburg

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The castle owes its name to Charlemagne's great-grandmother, Bertrada the Elder, who is said to have lived here with her son. Allegedly, Charlemagne is said to have even been born …

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67.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.8 km

18.4 km

10.3 km

7.69 km

879 m

330 m

107 m

Surfaces

64.6 km

969 m

793 m

591 m

502 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

11°C

6°C

97 %

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Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

May 26, 2026,Kyllburg - Gerolstein - Jünkerath

A tour on the Kylltalradweg to connect to the Vehnquerbahntour from 4.9.2024. Some sections of the route are currently obstructed by construction sites, including the start between Kyllburg and St. Thomas. Compared to the steep forest trail ridden here, the country road in the river valley is probably recommended as a detour.

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August 28, 2024,Venn-Eifel-Mosel 🚴🏻‍♀️🚴🏼 Runde: von Kyllburg nach Stadtkyll🌞

The section from Kyllburg to Stadtkyll is very scenic and the route is OK.
There are also restaurants ☕🍰🍺along the way.☺️
We also made a detour to Malberg Castle, which is very worthwhile. Beautiful, very well-kept grounds in a magnificent location!👍🏻
And we also took a look at Hillesheim. With its city wall and diverse restaurants, it is definitely worth …

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