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Effelsberg Radio Telescope – Effelsberg Radio Telescope loop from Houverather Bach und Nebenbäche

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Effelsberg Radio Telescope – Effelsberg Radio Telescope loop from Houverather Bach und Nebenbäche

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Effelsberg Radio Telescope – Effelsberg Radio Telescope loop from Houverather Bach und Nebenbäche

02:07

7.39km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

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Bus stop

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1.37 km

Path Along the Effelsberger Bach

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The path follows the course of the Effelsberger Bach. The valley floor widens and offers space for some willows - a very peaceful sight ...

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2.08 km

Galaxies Trail - Start

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The galaxy trail comprises 14 stations that lead from our own Milky Way through nearby neighboring galaxies such as the Andromeda Nebula (M31) to distant objects such as the galaxy …

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2.31 km

Path Along the Effelsberger Bach

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2.93 km

Effelsberg Radio Telescope

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The Effelsberg radio telescope is one of the most powerful observatories in Europe. The large surface of the antenna with an opening of approximately 7,850 square meters and a diameter …

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3.07 km

Milky Way Trail - End

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The Milky Way shows the distances of various celestial bodies on a scale of 1:100 quadrillion, which is 10,000 light years per kilometer. At this scale, the Milky Way is …

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3.07 km

End of the Planet Trail – Sun

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The sun is our home star. It has a diameter of 1.4 million kilometers (at a scale of 39 cm) and a surface temperature of almost 6000º Celsius.

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3.08 km

Effelsberg Radio Telescope

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From the path that leads over the meadows above Max-Planck-Strasse, you have a beautiful view of the Effelsberg radio telescope. In addition, there is usually less going on there than on the street.

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4.23 km

Time Travel Trail at the Effelsberg Radio Telescope

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The interesting “time travel path”, which was opened for the 50th anniversary of the Effelsberg radio telescope in 2021, begins and ends at the visitor pavilion of the radio telescope. …

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7.39 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.53 km

1.19 km

400 m

271 m

Surfaces

2.54 km

1.98 km

1.53 km

674 m

666 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Effelsberg Radio Telescope – Effelsberg Radio Telescope loop from Houverather Bach und Nebenbäche

Path Along the Effelsberger Bach

Galaxies Trail - Start

Path Along the Effelsberger Bach

Effelsberg Radio Telescope

Milky Way Trail - End

End of the Planet Trail – Sun

Effelsberg Radio Telescope

Time Travel Trail at the Effelsberg Radio Telescope

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