Circular routes around Bad Breisig and the Mönchsheide plateau

The circular routes are marked by signs showing black numbers on a yellow background. Many of the footpaths run through the popular Mönchsheide plateau in the woodland above Bad Breisig. The Mönchsheide is a superb area for longer walks. Most of the routes are level, and there are opportunities to stop off at popular sites such as the Waldlehrpfad (Woodland discovery trail), the 'Bäume des Jahres' (Trees of the Year) and 'Auf dem Hahn', a Celtic hilltop settlement. There are a total of ten waymarked trails around Breisig. The distances range from 3 km to 15 km. The slopes vary from slight to difficult.  Walking maps showing the routes and a description of each are available from the Tourist Information Office in Bad Breisig. Celtic hilltop settlements There are three Celtic hilltop settlements along the Rheinhöhenweg in the Bad Breisig/Brohl area: 'Auf dem Hahn', 'Reuterslei' (both in Bad Breisig) and 'Dickberg' (Brohl-Lützing).	[+] Click to enlarge
Guided walks On Wednesdays and Sundays the Bad Breisig Eifelverein (Eifel Association) offers guided walks in Bad Breisig and the surrounding area. A schedule of walks is available from the Tourist Information Office in Bad Breisig. Details are also published on the Eifelverein information boards at the Roman Thermal Spa and on the corner of Eifelstrasse and Miebachstrasse. On the first Thursday of each month you can join a guided walk on the Mönchsheide plateau led by the forest warden. To book, please contact the Tourist Information Office in Bad Breisig.	[+] Click to enlarge
Refreshments en route Why not stop off at one of the three cafés/restaurants in the wooded area around the Mönchsheide plateau? Choose from: The 'Zum Schäfer' hikers' and visitors' lodge on Förster-Steffens-Weg Gutshof Mönchsheide' on the Mönchsheide plateau The 'Flugplatzcasino' (clubhouse) on the Mönchsheide plateau Of course, walkers are very welcome at all the establishments in and around Bad Breisig.	[+] Click to enlarge

Long-distance footpaths in the surrounding area

RheinBurgenWeg (Bad Breisig - Bingen) - Castles of the Rhine long-distance route The Rheinburgenweg snakes it way through the world heritage sites of the Mid-Rhine valley. The footpaths and ascents wind their way over steep hillsides, through picturesque meadows, woodlands and cool valleys and offer stunning views of the Rhine and its mediaeval monuments. Walking in the Rhine valley is sheer walking pleasure with each day ending at a romantic new destination by the river. A guidebook published by Idee Media Verlag can be purchased from the Tourist Information Office. For more information, go to: www.rheinburgenweg.com	[+] Click to enlarge
The Rheinhöhenweg is waymarked all the way from Bonn to Bingen by signs showing a black 'R' on a white background. Bad Breisig is part of Section 3 of the walk which runs for 22 km from Sinzig to Andernach. This section is very popular with walkers on account of its adventurous and varied route. The route takes you past the remains of two fascinating Celtic settlements.    For more information, go to: http://www.rheinhoehenweg.de/	[+] Click to enlarge
The RheinSteig long-distance footpath The newly opened Rheinsteig follows the right bank of the Rhine from Wiesbaden to Bonn and can be reached by ferry from Bad Breisig. The route extends for 300 km and offers superb views at all times of the year. There are more than forty castles and monuments to see along the way. A map and guidebook on the Rheinsteig long-distance footpath are available from the Tourist Information Office in Bad Breisig. For more information, go to: www.rheinsteig.de/	[+] Click to enlarge
Rotweinwanderweg (Ahrtal) - Red Wine long-distance footpath (Ahr Valley) The Rotweinwanderweg runs for 35 km through the Ahr Valley from Bad Bodendorf station to Altenahr. What a great way to find out where your wine comes from! Discover the vineyards and grapes that make this magnificent landscape so popular with wine lovers. For more information, go to: http://www.ahr-rotweinwanderweg.de/rotweinwanderweg.html	[+] Click to enlarge
Limes long-distance footpath The Roman 'Limes', a line of fortifications that marked the boundary of the Roman Empire, was built some 2,000 years ago between Bad Hönningen and Rheinbrohl and is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site Visitors can see a replica watchtower on the banks of the Rhine (Tower 1). The Limes ran for 550 km as far as the Danube to protect the frontier of the Roman Empire. The Limes long-distance path takes you south from Bad Hönningen. You can cross over to the Watchtower (Tower 1) using the car ferry. For more information, go to: www.limesstrasse.de/	[+] Click to enlarge
Other cycling links: www.wanderwunder.info