Luftansicht vom Kloster Steinfeld am Eifelsteig, © Eifel Tourismus/D. Ketz
  • Distance: 23.4 km
  • Duration: 6:30 h
  • Difficulty: medium

Eifelsteig Stage 06

Kall-Urft

The sixth stage of the Eifelsteig runs from Steinfeld through the nature experience village of Nettersheim to Blankenheim
On this Eifelsteig stage, you experience long-ago times, from the Romans to the middle ages. The starting point is Steinfeld Abbey. You leave the peace of the abbey walls behind and hike down into the valley of the Gillesbach. The subsequent climb to Königsberg will reward you with a view of the towers of Steinfeld Abbey that can be seen behind you in the distance. Protected by dense treetops, you hike on until you meet an old friend - if you have already hiked Eifelsteig stage five at least. The Urft river, which winds through the valley meadows, accompanies you again for quite a while. But the Urft is not the only body of water here, because you soon come to an unusually surrounded spring. Water is the source of life - and the Romans already knew to appreciate this special natural treasure, protecting it here at the Grüner Pütz spring. In order to transport the Eifel water safely to Cologne, the Romans even built it its own pipeline. Medusae also guard the spring - there are eight! According to legend, you cannot look them in the eyes or you will turn to stone and then crumble to dust. 
The medusae can’t do you any harm, so it’s on through Nettersheim with it’s nature experience centre and opportunities to stop for refreshments and take a break. Feeling relaxed, you hike along the wooden walkway at Römerweiher lake. A little later, you have the opportunity to make a detour to the Roman temple complex of Görresburg. Meadows and floodplains accompany you, as do colourful butterflies and small sections of forest. Your destination for the day, Blankenheim, greets you with an imposing castle. According to finds, a Roman fortress originally stood here, then a medieval castle complex was built to which baroque elements were later added. Today, the castle is home to a youth hostel. In the medieval town centre of Blankenheim, you can stroll amongst the timber-framed houses at the end of the day and discover another spring: The Ahr river rises here.

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Salvatorianer Kloster Steinfeld

Kloster Steinfeld von oben, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, D. Ketz

Visit the Salvatorian Monestry Steinfeld with three characteristic towers.

The monastery together with its Basilica belongs to the most important medieval monuments in the Rhineland. Its beginnings go back to the time of Henry I (919 - 936). 

The basilica attached to the monastery was built between 1142 and 1150 as one of the earliest German vaulted churches by Premonstratensians.


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Ahrquelle

Ahrquelle in Blankenheim, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
In the cellar of one half-timbered-house from 1726 you can find the spring of the river Ahr. Details ansehen

Archäologischer Landschaftspark

Matronenheiligtum Nettersheim, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, D. Ketz

Formerly a Roman settlement on the important Roman road between Trier and Cologne, today a tranquil place for cultural and scenic enjoyment: Marcomagus in the Archaeological Landscape Park.

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Eifelsteig Stage 05

Kirche in Olef am Eifelsteig, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, D. Ketz
The 5th stage of the Eifelsteig leads from Gemünd to Steinfeld. Details ansehen

Eifelsteig Stage 07

Blick auf den Kalvarienberg und Alendorf an Eifelsteig-Etappe 7, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, D. Ketz
The 7th stage of the Eifelsteig leads from Blankenheim to Mirbach. Details ansehen

Café Bäckerei "Zur Römerquelle"

Caf#e-Bäckerei Zur Römerquelle Nettersheim, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz

Our cozy cafe (original Eifler Winkelhofanlage from the 19th century) is located directly on Eifelsteig, Eifeler Quellenpfad and Römerkanalwanderweg.

We offer 70 seats inside and 60 seats on our terrace. All baked goods we produce ourselves from high quality raw materials. Original Eifel dishes such as the Eifelsteigtopf or "Suure Bonne unternander" can be found here, also homemade, for small appetites.

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Hotel Schlossblick

Hotel Schlossblick_Blankenheim

Spend your most beautiful time of the year as a holiday or short trip in our hospitable house. With a magnificent view of historic walls and the castle pond, your holiday home is located in the direct vicinity of the forest, hiking and cycling trails, such as the Eifelsteig, the Eifeler Quellenpfad, the Ahrtalradweg and the Eifel-Höhen-Route as well as the AhrSteig. The family-run hotel with 20, mostly newly furnished rooms offers sauna, a lift and our newly designed outdoor terrace.

Comfortable rooms with shower/WC, telephone, hairdryer, some with minibar, balcony. Newly designed breakfast room with castle view, rich breakfast buffet, with vegetarian offer and muesli / grain corner. Discover EIFEL specialities for your heart and palate, delicious ice creams and great sundaes, cakes from the pastry shop Blasius from Birresborn, coffee specialities from organic and fair cultivation and to finish off with a schnapps from Eifel meadows, in our newly designed café, right next to the hotel.

Hiking arrangements with packed lunch, hiking suggestions and utensils. Car park. Also suitable for groups. Half board for groups on request.

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Lommersdorfer Mühle

Lommersdorfer Mühle

2 new, comfortable vacation apartments with separate entrance for 2 to 6 persons built in country house style. Idyllically located on the edge of the forest in the Ahr valley. Bicycle paths and hiking possibilities.

Children's prices: Children up to 3 years stay with us free of charge.

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Start: Kloster Steinfeld, Kall-Urft

Destination: Blankenheim

Distance: 23.4 km

Duration: 6:30 h

Difficulty: medium

Ascent: 490 m

Descent: 545 m

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