Densborn: Hiking, Cycling and Historic Routes

When planning a trip to Densborn, specific routes and themes provide guidance: hiking in the Kyll Valley and Eifel forests, cycling on sections of the children's cycle route, and routes with historic connections. The Way of the Lively Streams in Densborn offers a clearly defined starting point for comparing distance, elevation gain and route character.

Hiking in the Kyll Valley

The Way of the Lively Streams in Densborn leads through the Kyll Valley and quiet Eifel forests near Densborn. This moderately difficult circular hike is 8.2 kilometres long, with 168 metres of ascent and descent. It follows the Schlierbach, Ansbach and Treisbach streams. Along the way, waterside sections, dense forest and natural trails alternate.

Small viewpoints over the Kyll Valley and places to rest add to the route; these include a panoramic recliner. Densborn also has approximately 80 kilometres of hiking trails through forests. This gives you different figures to work with when planning: the specific length and difficulty of the circular hike, and the approximate total length of the hiking trails.

The Way of the Lively Streams is currently available as a GPX tour and is not signposted. Bear this in mind when navigating, and check the latest tour information before setting out.

Cycling and the children's cycle route

The children's cycle route includes almost entirely flat sections of the Kyll and Maare-Moselle cycle paths between Densborn and Bewingen. Along the route, visitors meet Willi Basalt, Biggi Biene, Elli Eule and Freddi Fledermaus. Information about nature, culture and history adds to these encounters.

The Kyll Valley Cycle Route also offers an opportunity for sporting activities. If you would like to combine days of cycling and hiking, you can use the approximate length of the local hiking trail network, the circular hike’s details and the sections of the children's cycle route as different planning references.

Historic crosses and route navigation

The Way of the Historic Crosses draws attention to several preserved plague crosses. They were erected as symbols of faith, hope and remembrance. Along the route, there are also stone monuments dating from the 17th to the 20th century. QR codes provide historical background and explain the inscriptions on the crosses. The route thus combines religious and historical significance with specific information about each inscription.

The Way of the Historic Crosses is also currently available as a GPX route and is not signposted. Take this into account when planning, and check the latest tour information before setting out.

Getting there by train

Densborn railway station is a useful reference point for travelling by train: the RB22 runs there every hour on the Eifel line between Cologne and Trier. Check the latest timetable before travelling so you can plan your journey around the train service.

The wider Vulkaneifel region

The geology of the broader Vulkaneifel travel region offers another perspective on the area. A total of 77 maars have been identified in the Vulkaneifel. In addition, 350 eruption centres have been counted there, around 270 of them from the more recent phase. The Ulmen Maar marks the most recent volcanic eruption in the Vulkaneifel, which took place approximately 10,900 years ago.

The Vulkaneifel Trails are part of the regional offering; trail markers and signposting are permanent features of this network, which includes half-day hikes, full-day hikes and multi-day hikes. This selection differs in duration and navigation from the GPX routes described here. If you are considering Densborn as a destination, the regional information can also help you place your stay within the wider Vulkaneifel region.

Discover more destinations: Pelm, Oos, Gees, Hinterhausen, Birresborn, Salm, Kopp, Rockeskyll.

Go to the main travel overview: Gerolstein.