Werther Gate, Bad Münstereifel – Market Square, Bad Münstereifel loop from Watzenberg

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Werther Gate, Bad Münstereifel – Market Square, Bad Münstereifel loop from Watzenberg

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Werther Gate, Bad Münstereifel – Market Square, Bad Münstereifel loop from Watzenberg

04:01

15.1km

150m

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: August 8, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.05 km

Werther Gate, Bad Münstereifel

Highlight • Monument

The Werther Gate, located in the north of the old town, is the youngest of the four city gates. It was rebuilt after it collapsed during a flood in 1416. …

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7.20 km

The Erft River in Bad Münstereifel

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A - normally - so small and lovely river can cause so incredibly large damage. As late as September 2022, the flood damage from the heavy rain catastrophe of July …

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7.27 km

Open staircase at the Erft / Flood memorial

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It was unimaginable in advance and still incomprehensible now that a - normally - small and lovely river like the Erft can cause such incredible damage, as happened in the …

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7.35 km

Wertherstrasse / Historic Old Town

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The historic old town of Bad Münstereifel is always a worthwhile destination.

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7.50 km

Zwentibold Fountain

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In 898, King Zwentibold granted the city of Münstereifel the right to hold markets, collect customs duties and mint coins.

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7.52 km

Historic Old Town of Bad Münstereifel

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Bad Münstereifel is a historically grown romantic town with picturesque half-timbered houses, a lively pedestrian zone with attractive shops and many lively cafés along the Erft.

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7.71 km

Windeck House, Bad Münstereifel

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The house, named after Hofrat Windeck, was built between 1644 and 1664 in the style of the houses on the Middle Moselle. The builder was the wealthy businessman Paulus Pick. …

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7.90 km

Market Square, Bad Münstereifel

Highlight • Settlement

Even in winter 2021, despite the flood and destruction, there will be a nice little Christmas market in the center of town. Attention, the people in Bad Münstereifel don't give up!!! Keep it up !!!

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15.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

1.55 km

935 m

524 m

391 m

Surfaces

7.68 km

3.09 km

2.13 km

1.44 km

725 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

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Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

April 7, 2024,Von der Steinbachtalsperre nach Bad Münstereifel und zurück

Very nice tour from the Steinbach Dam to Bad Münstereifel. Comfortable to walk.
Bad Münstereifel has been largely rebuilt after the flood. A very nice little town.
Worth shopping [Outlook Center] or just for a coffee.

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