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Cycle route · Schleiden · Updated on 14 November 2026

Eifel-Höhen-Route (Alternativ-Streckenabschnitt) cycle route

Eifel-Höhen-Route (Alternativ-Streckenabschnitt) is a cycle route of 25.7 km from Schleiden. Along the way you'll find 61 benches and 2 public toilets.

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From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 25.7 km
  • ± 1:45 h
  • ↑ 227 m · ↓ 171 m
  • Easy
  • From A to B
  • Regional route

This route is in pieces in OpenStreetMap, so there are no kilometres per pitstop. Along the way you'll find 61 benches and 2 public toilets.

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The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 227 m
Down
↓ 171 m
Highest point
419 m
Lowest point
282 m
  • 5-10% slope · 1.4 km
  • 10-15% slope · 129 m

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

25.7 km in total
  • Track: 13.4 km
  • Street: 5.9 km
  • Busy road: 3.5 km
  • Path: 2.2 km
  • Road: 613 m

Surfaces

25.7 km in total
  • Gravel: 12.1 km
  • Asphalt: 10.6 km
  • Paved: 1.9 km
  • Unpaved: 400 m
  • Unknown: 638 m

About the cycle route Eifel-Höhen-Route (Alternativ-Streckenabschnitt)

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you cycle?

Eifel-Höhen-Route (Alternativ-Streckenabschnitt) is a cycle route of 25.7 km that starts in Schleiden. It does not end where it starts.

How hard is the route?

You climb 227 m in total and descend 171 m. Allow ± 1:45 h, without breaks. The level is easy.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is track (13.4 km), street (5.9 km) and busy road (3.5 km). Of the surface, 12.1 km gravel and 10.6 km asphalt. For 638 m the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 61 benches and 2 public toilets. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Vogelsang International PlaceVogelsang International PlaceMuseum · 548 m from the route
  2. 2Kraftwerk HeimbachKraftwerk HeimbachAttraction · 2.6 km from the route
  3. 3Rotkreuzmuseum Vogelsang IPRotkreuzmuseum Vogelsang IPMuseum · 450 m from the route
  4. 4StolzenburgStolzenburgRuins · 2.9 km from the route
  5. 5DalbendenDalbendenAttraction · 3.3 km from the route
  6. 6Burg KallmuthBurg KallmuthCastle · 3.5 km from the route
  7. 7Ehem. Ausweichsitz der Landesregierung NRWEhem. Ausweichsitz der Landesregierung NRWMuseum · 4 km from the route
  8. 8Burg DreibornBurg DreibornCastle · 4.3 km from the route
  9. 9Burg HengebachBurg HengebachAttraction · 4.4 km from the route
  10. 10Grüner PützGrüner PützArchaeological site · 4.7 km from the route
  11. 11Aquäduktbrücke RömerkanalAquäduktbrücke RömerkanalAttraction · 5.1 km from the route
  12. 12Schloss SchleidenSchloss SchleidenCastle · 5.2 km from the route
  13. 13Befestigung MeyssenburgBefestigung MeyssenburgArchaeological site · 5.6 km from the route
  14. 14Burg BlensBurg BlensCastle · 6.7 km from the route
  15. 15MarienkapelleMarienkapelleAttraction · 7 km from the route
  16. 16Nachbau Aquäduktbögen Mechernich-VussemNachbau Aquäduktbögen Mechernich-VussemAttraction · 7 km from the route
  17. 17Burg MarmagenBurg MarmagenCastle · 7.2 km from the route
  18. 18Schloss EicksSchloss EicksCastle · 8 km from the route
  19. 19Burg BergBurg BergCastle · 8.7 km from the route
  20. 20Burg VlattenBurg VlattenCastle · 9.1 km from the route
  21. 21Burg HeistardBurg HeistardAttraction · 9.3 km from the route
  22. 22BurgenmuseumBurgenmuseumMuseum · 9.4 km from the route
  23. 23KrawutschketurmKrawutschketurmObservation tower · 9.5 km from the route
  24. 24Tempelbezirk PeschTempelbezirk PeschArchaeological site · 9.5 km from the route
  25. 25Burg ReifferscheidBurg ReifferscheidCastle · 9.6 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Eifel-Höhen-Route (Alternativ-Streckenabschnitt)?

Eifel-Höhen-Route (Alternativ-Streckenabschnitt) is 25.7 km long. Allow ± 1:45 h of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Schleiden.

How hard is this route?

Easy, with 227 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 2 public toilets within 100 m of the route.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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