Radtour
Eifel pilgrim cycle path X
The start of the cycle path is at Himmerod Monastery, which was founded by Bernard of Clairvaux in 1134. The baroque monastery church is particularly impressive. The peaceful surroundings of the monastery are what make Himmerod such a special place. From Himmerod, the route first leads to Großlittgen and on to the small Eifel villages of Minderlittgen and Hupperath. The Eifel pilgrim cycle path then leads through a wooded area to Bergweiler. Via Dreis, the route continues towards the Moselle until you reach Klausen.
The Klausen pilgrimage church "Maria Heimsuchung" was consecrated in 1502, but its history goes back much further: already in 1440, the Marian devotee Eberhard placed a figure of the " Painful Mother of God" at the current location of the pilgrimage church. Eberhard's bones still lie in a wooden shrine under the altar of the Chapel of Grace.
- 42,6 km
- 2:55 h
- 353 m
- 546 m
Route information
Route length: 42,6 km
Difficulty: medium
Hiking time: 2:55 h
Ascent: 352.53 m
Descent: 545.59 m
Start Point: Parking place at Himmerod Monastery, 54534 Großlittgen
End Point: Klausen Parish and Pilgrimage Church, Augustinerplatz 1, 54524 Klausen
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More information
- Von A nach B
- aussichtsreich
- Einkehrmöglichkeit
- kulturell / historisch
- Geheimtipp
- Überregionale Radwege
By train:
From Cologne main station or Trier main station to Wittlich main station by regional train and from there by bus.
Rail connections - www.bahn.de
By Bus:
Bus line 300: Wittlich main station, => Großlittgen, Zehntsscheune => continue with bus line 303: Großlittgen, Zehntsscheune => Himmerod Monastery, Großlittgen
Parking
START:
Himmerod Monastery, Himmerod 3, 54534 Großlittgen
DESTINATION:
Klausen parish and pilgrimage church, Augustinerplatz 1, 54524 Klausen
For your safety: Avoid busy roads. Watch out for traffic if necessary. If possible, stay on the designated paths.
with a roadworthy bicycle,
a bicycle helmet,
clothing appropriate to the weather,
enough water
and some food and drink.