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Cycle route · Simmerath · Updated on 14 November 2026

Markiertes Radnetz Eifel cycle route

Markiertes Radnetz Eifel is a cycle route of 10.1 km from Simmerath. Along the way you'll find 25 benches and 2 public toilets.

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Markiertes Radnetz Eifel
Rotkreuzmuseum Vogelsang IP
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  • 10.1 km
  • ± 40 min
  • ↑ 321 m · ↓ 191 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 25 benches and 2 public toilets.

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Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 321 m
Down
↓ 191 m
Highest point
515 m
Lowest point
286 m
  • 5-10% slope · 2.4 km
  • 10-15% slope · 759 m
  • 15-20% slope · 101 m
  • 20% slope or steeper · 354 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

10.1 km in total
  • Track: 5.4 km
  • Street: 3.2 km
  • Path: 1.1 km
  • Footpath (walk your bike): 145 m
  • Busy road: 114 m
  • Road: 89 m

Surfaces

10.1 km in total
  • Asphalt: 3.6 km
  • Gravel: 3.3 km
  • Paved: 1.6 km
  • Unknown: 1.5 km

About the cycle route Markiertes Radnetz Eifel

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

Where do you cycle?

Markiertes Radnetz Eifel is a cycle route of 10.1 km that starts in Simmerath. It does not end where it starts.

How hard is the route?

You climb 321 m in total and descend 191 m. Allow ± 40 min, without breaks. The level is easy.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is track (5.4 km), street (3.2 km) and path (1.1 km). Of the surface, 3.6 km asphalt and 3.3 km gravel. For 1.5 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 25 benches and 2 public toilets. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Vogelsang International PlaceVogelsang International PlaceMuseum · 140 m from the route
  2. 2Kraftwerk HeimbachKraftwerk HeimbachAttraction · 4 km from the route
  3. 3Burg DreibornBurg DreibornCastle · 2.1 km from the route
  4. 4AttractionAttractionAttraction · 2.3 km from the route
  5. 5Befestigung MeyssenburgBefestigung MeyssenburgArchaeological site · 4.8 km from the route
  6. 6Burg HengebachBurg HengebachAttraction · 4.9 km from the route
  7. 7Schloss SchleidenSchloss SchleidenCastle · 5.1 km from the route
  8. 8Burg BlensBurg BlensCastle · 7.7 km from the route
  9. 9Burg VlattenBurg VlattenCastle · 9.4 km from the route
  10. 10MarienkapelleMarienkapelleAttraction · 9.6 km from the route
  11. 11Fotografie-Forum der StädteRegion AachenFotografie-Forum der StädteRegion AachenMuseum · 9.8 km from the route
  12. 12Turm mit "Ehrenhalle"Observation tower · 133 m from the route
  13. 13HirschleyViewpoint · 4.1 km from the route
  14. 14DLRG WachturmObservation tower · 5.3 km from the route
  15. 15DruckereimuseumMuseum · 7.7 km from the route
  16. 16Observation towerObservation tower · 8.7 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Markiertes Radnetz Eifel?

Markiertes Radnetz Eifel is 10.1 km long. Allow ± 40 min 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 Simmerath.

How hard is this route?

Easy, with 321 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.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Rotkreuzmuseum Vogelsang IP.

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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