Eifel Loop Source of the Erft

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20.3 km
377 m
04h03
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Last verified: 11 October 2025

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The EifelSchleife Source of the Erft is an impressive hike that takes you through the beautiful nature around St. Bartholomew. With a length of 20.3 kilometers and an elevation of 377 meters, this medium-difficulty route offers a perfect mix of challenge and enjoyment. Along your way, you'll encounter the charming churches of St. Maternus and St. Anthony, as well as the Chapel of the Exaltation of the Cross, which culturally enrich the hike. The route is generously designed as a loop trail and is well marked, allowing you to fully concentrate on the stunning landscape. Most sections are largely car-free or even completely free of cars, which allows you to enjoy the tranquility of nature to the fullest. Let yourself be enchanted by the Eifel and experience unforgettable moments on this unique hike.

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Start and end point is Höhe Dorfkaffee, Holzmülheimer Str. 4, Frohngau, 53947 Nettersheim
Symbol: square logo with a blue area (sky) at the top and a green area (mountain/landscape) at the bottom, with a winding white line (path) on the green area going up, and the text “EifelSchleifen” in white at the top left
Reference code: EifelSchleife Source of the Erft (Municipality of Nettersheim)
Operator: Nordeifel Tourismus GmbH
Processed from OSM 11497507 - © OSM Contributors.

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