Eifel

Brohltalbahn/Eifel

Discover the unmatched beauty of the Eifel

The Eifel is a region in Germany known for its natural beauty and many recreational opportunities. The region extends over parts of the federal states of Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia and is characterized by its hilly landscape, dense forests, and picturesque villages. Visitors can undertake numerous activities here, such as hiking, cycling, fishing, climbing, and canoeing.
The Eifel is also a popular destination for motorsports fans. A visit to the legendary Nürburgring, where the DTM, the legendary 24-hour race, or the "Truck Grand Prix" take place every year, is an absolute must.
In addition to nature, the Eifel also offers cultural highlights, such as historical castles and palaces, Roman archaeological sites, and traditional festivals and events. The Eifel is thus an ideal destination for nature lovers, adventurers, and culture fans alike.
Gillenfelder Maar Gillenfelder Maar
Monschau Monschau
Burg Eltz Burg Eltz
Nordschleife Schwedenkreuz Nordschleife Schwedenkreuz
Waterfall in Nohn Nohner Waterfall

For further information see.

You can find more information about the Eifel holiday region at:
https://www.eifel.info/en

Nürburgring

Nürburgring

Top-class motorsport events

Since it opened in 1927, the Nürburgring has attracted a wide range of visitors to the Eifel region. From celebrities and high performance enthusiasts to families, the Nürburgring offers a wide range of events and activities. Here you can experience the fascination of Formula 1, the excitement of the 24-hour race and the speed of the DTM.
In addition to the annual races, there are more than 200 other events such as Rock am Ring and hands-on motorsport activities. The Nürburgring is a traditional yet modern circuit that offers something for everyone. Different interest groups can enjoy themselves here with its wide range of facilities.
Welcome Center Welcome Center
The history of the Nürburgring began in the 1920s when the construction of the track was decided in 1925. After two years of construction, the track was opened in June 1927. The track was originally intended as a test track for the automotive industry, but quickly became a popular racing track.
In the following decades, numerous famous races took place on the Nürburgring, including the famous 24-hour race and Formula 1. The Nürburgring was considered one of the most demanding and dangerous tracks in the world, which helped to solidify its reputation.
In the 1980s, the track was modernized and renovated to meet higher safety standards. In the following decades, the Nürburgring was constantly expanded and modernized to keep up with the changing demands of motorsport. Today, the Nürburgring is one of the most famous and visited race tracks in the world.
Nürburgring Boxengasse Nürburgring pit lane
Nürburgring NLS Nürburgring NLS
Aremberg / Fuchsröhre Aremberg / Fuchsröhre

District Ahrweiler

Panoramablick von der Hohen Acht

Motorsports, hiking, wine and wellness

The district of Ahrweiler is located in the north of Rhineland-Palatinate and stretches west of the Rhine through the Ahr Valley into the Hocheifel-Nürburgring region. The city of Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, with around 28,000 inhabitants, is the largest city in the county. The highest elevation is the Hohe Acht (747 m), which is also the highest point in the entire Eifel region.

The Eifel is characterized by dense forests and pristine valleys, with castles and monasteries, as well as extinct volcanic cones and the blue crater lakes of the maars.

Points of interest:

In the north of the county lies the Ahr Valley, where the mountains deeply cut by the Ahr river shape a uniquely beautiful landscape and offer a variety of impressive destinations.

But there are also plenty of other exciting places to visit:
  • The Maria Laach Abbey on Lake Laach
  • The Brohltal with the Vulkan-Expreß
  • The famous Nürburgring race track
  • The former government bunker from the Cold War
  • The Ahrweiler Roman Villa
  • The Arp Museum Bahnhof Rolandseck
  • Burg Are and Burg Aremberg
  • Burg Olbrück and the Nürburg
  • Schloss Sinzig and the Kurhaus Bad Neuenahr

The most beautiful hiking trails in the district of Ahrweiler:

  • The Ahrsteig runs centrally through the district of Ahrweiler.
  • But the most popular hiking trail in the district of Ahrweiler is the legendary Red Wine Trail.
  • On the western edge, the Rheinburgenweg runs along the banks of the Rhine.
  • The Eifelleiter leads from Bad Breisig on the Rhine (70m elevation) up to the Hohe Acht (747m elevation). The Kaiser Wilhelm Tower rewards with a view far over the Eifel region all the way to the Siebengebirge, the Westerwald, the Taunus, and the Hunsrück.
  • In the footsteps of the Green Hell. Those who want to explore the Nürburgring on foot can do so excellently on the themed hiking trail in the municipality Adenau.
Hohe Acht Hohe Acht
Wine festival in Dernau Wine festival in Dernau
Panorama view to Kottenborn Panorama view to Kottenborn
View into the Ahr valley View into the Ahr valley
Classic cars on the Nordschleife Classic cars on the Nordschleife

Links:

The website of the district administration Ahrweiler:
https://kreis-ahrweiler.de

We Ahr open / Far from finished, but open and happy to welcome you:
https://www.ahrtal.de

Stadt Adenau

Adenau

Shop, experience and enjoy

Adenau is a town in the Eifel region of Germany. It is the seat of the municipality of Adenau. Adenau has the nickname 'Johanniterstadt' because the Order of St John had its headquarters here in the Middle Ages. The town's coat of arms shows a lion and a cross. The North Loop of the Nürburgring is located near Adenau, running between the Adenauer Forst and Exmühle sections, close to the present edge of the town. The district of Breidscheid was an independent municipality until 1952. The lords of Breidscheid were first mentioned in the 13th century. The Breidscheid chapel, dedicated to Saints Rochus and Sebastianus, is said to have been built in 1630 as a plague chapel. Along with Nürburg, Quiddelbach and Herschbroich, Breidscheid is one of the four villages on the North Loop of the Nürburgring.
Mercedes Silver Arrow Mercedes Silver Arrow

Places to visit in Adenau

Historic market square and fountain

Adenau's market square in the town centre is home to a fine collection of historic buildings, some of which are listed. The fountain is made of basalt columns. Half-timbered house from 1630 The Steinhaus at Markt 8, built in 1630, has been protected since 1992 under the Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict. The half-timbered house has three projecting storeys above a vaulted cellar. The slate-roofed attic has an imposing gable, also slate-roofed. The wrought-iron roof flag, bearing the initials of the builder, Theodor Hütten, and the date 1630, has always been called the Swedish flag, probably because it was erected during the Thirty Years' War, when the Swedish army temporarily occupied the area.

Historic market square Historic market square

Eifel Farmhouse Museum

In Schulstraße you can visit a typical 19th century farmhouse - from the milk kitchen to the good room, everything is furnished true to the original.

Local history and guild museum

The local history museum on the church square houses a nail smithy and a rich collection of objects and tools from the various craftsmen who lived in Adenau, including saddlers, shoemakers, carpenters and clothiers.

Commandery / Catholic parish church Commandery / Catholic parish church

Johanniter-Komturei

The Commandery (synonym of Kommende) was a branch of the Order of the Knights of St John, an administrative unit mainly responsible for managing their estates, but also offering hospitality to the poor, pilgrims and members of the Order passing through. Today the building is used as a meeting place. Like the local history museum, it is located in the centre of Adenau, close to the town hall, the district court and the parish church of St. Johannes.

St. Johannes parish church

The Catholic parish church of St John the Baptist was built in 1224 and is over 1000 years old. Over the centuries it has been altered, extended, rebuilt, destroyed in wars and rebuilt several times. In its current state it contains Romanesque, late Gothic and neo-Gothic parts of the building.

Marien-Chapel:

The Marien-Chapel was built in 1893 in the neo-Gothic style on the site of an older chapel dedicated to the Sorrowful Mother of God.

Butter market Butter market

Buttermarkt

In the historic Buttermarkt (butter market) quarter, some very interesting houses - the oldest dating back to 1396 - have been preserved in their original state. Elsewhere in Adenau, a half-timbered house was demolished and rebuilt true to the original in Buttermarkt. As a reminder of the former use of the

Adenauer Racing Day

On the Wednesday before the 24-hour race, you can get up close and personal with the drivers who will be the main protagonists on the track over the coming days. An unforgettable moment awaits you when the traditional parade of 24-hour race cars arrives in the late afternoon directly from the Nordschleife and drives with special permission to the stage in the centre of the racing city on the Ring.
Soak up the atmosphere as you meet the stars of the endurance classic in talks and autograph sessions, and get your first glimpse of the legendary Nürburgring 24 Hours in the supporting programme.

Adenauer Racing Day Adenauer Racing Day
Frikadelli Ferrari Frikadelli Ferrari

Internet

https://www.stadt-adenau.de

https://www.adenau.de

Kottenborn

Kottenborn

"Pure nature" close to the Nürburgring race track

The 800 year old village of Kottenborn lies 4km from Adenau at an altitude of 500m, nestled in the fascinating landscape of the High Eifel. Enjoy the countryside on foot or by bike. Countless walking and cycling trails, as well as signposted mountain bike routes, lead through valleys, over hills and mountains with magnificent views.
All in all, Kottenborn is a picturesque village in one of the most beautiful regions of Germany, which has a lot to offer for motorsport fans as well as for nature lovers and those seeking peace and quiet.
Panorama view Kottemborn Panorama view Kottemborn

Places to visit

The chapel was built in 1403. The late-Gothic choir dates from 1525, and the two-nave nave was built in the 17th century. The roof was replaced in 1826. During the extensive restoration, financed by the state, the county, the diocese and the municipality, culturally and historically valuable late Gothic frescoes were uncovered. A second bell was added in 1984. From the autumn of 1999 to the autumn of 2000 the church was renovated again. Among other things, the exterior plaster was renewed and the rotten top of the bell tower was rebuilt.
There are other places of interest in the area that are well worth a visit: The Kottenborn Mill, the Eifel Farmers' Museum, the Museum of Local History and Guilds, the historic town centre and Buttermarkt in Adenau, Nürburg Castle, the Kaiser Wilhelm Tower on the Hohe Acht, etc.
St. Antonius-Chapel St. Antonius-Chapel

Kottenborn in Wikipedia

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kottenborn

Freizeit

Freizeit

Relaxation and action - the region provides both!

The Hocheifel/Nürburgring region offers a wide range of leisure activities for visitors of all ages. One of the most famous attractions is the Nürburgring, one of the most famous race tracks in the world. Here you can watch races and other motorsport events or even take a lap around the track yourself. For nature lovers, the High Eifel offers an impressive landscape of unspoilt forests, valleys and lakes. There are plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling and horse riding, as well as fishing and canoeing on the region's rivers and lakes.
For culture vultures, there are many historic towns and villages in the region that are rich in history and tradition. You can visit old castles such as Nürburg, Eltz and Olbrück. There are also many interesting museums, such as the Nürburgring Motorsport Museum or the LVR Open Air Museum Kommern.
And, of course, you can enjoy the region's excellent wine and local delicacies in the many restaurants and wine taverns.

Experience the Eifel Region Nürburgring:

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(Source: https://www.hocheifel-nuerburgring.de/erlebnisregion-nuerburgringfilm)

Places of interest:

View to Nürburg castle View to Nürburg castle
The Eifel is a leisure paradise. Numerous attractions await your visit.

Hiking

A wide network of more than 900 km of hiking trails is available in the municipality Adenau. Special hightlight here are the signposted themed trails:
  • In the footsteps of the knights (Auf den Spuren der Ordensritter)
  • Walking on the trails of old mills (Wandern auf den Spuren alter Mühlen)
  • On the trails of of the "Green Hell" (Auf den Spuren der "Grünen Hölle")
A beautiful view A beautiful view
Panorama view to Kottenborn Panorama view on Kottenborn

Cycling

Sporty cyclists will enjoy the variety of cycle routes, with steady climbs and rapid descents. For the more leisurely cyclist, there are scenic routes from Adenau towards the Ahr valley.ch von Adenau in Richtung Ahrtal landschaftlich beeindruckende Radwege.
  • Vulkan bike route Eifel / Vulkan-Rad-Route Eifel (67 km)
  • Ahr Cycle Route / Ahr-Radweg (77 km)
  • Mountain bike trail around the Nürburgring / Mountainbikestrecke rund um den Nürburgring (26 km)

Nordic Walking

Nordic walking
"Nordic Walking is attracting more and more health-conscious sports and fitness enthusiasts in the Adenauer Land. The two Nordic fitness trails, Hocheifel-Nürburgring and Nürburgring, feature a varied route profile and breathtaking scenery. They are part of Germany's largest Nordic Fitness Park with over 450 km of trails in the Ahr, Rhine, Eifel and Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler regions.

Wintersport

Winter sport
The Hohe Acht ski area is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. With slopes for beginners and advanced skiers, there is something for everyone. The slopes are 800m and 400m long, 100m wide and have a gradient of 30-35%. The resort has modern lifts and groomed slopes to make skiing even more enjoyable. The lifts operate from 1pm to 5pm on weekdays and from 9am to 5pm at weekends, provided there is sufficient snow. Whether you are an experienced skier or a beginner, the Hohe Acht ski area is well worth a visit. Get ready for an unforgettable skiing experience amidst breathtaking scenery and fresh mountain air.

Links:

The above list represents only a small part of the activities on offer. For further information and links please see:
https://www.hocheifel-nuerburgring.de