Trierscheid: Hiking, Cycling and Chapel History

Three themes offer a clear starting point when searching for a hotel in Trierscheid: hiking, cycling and the history of St. Anthony’s Chapel. The Trierscheid–Nohn–Borler–Bodenbach circular route and the cycling section towards Nohn offer two specific ways to explore the surrounding area. Depending on whether you want to focus on outdoor activities or architecture, you’ll find different starting points for planning your stay.

Landscape and routes

Trierscheid lies on a hill bounded by the Trierbach, Nohner Bach and the valley of An der Kehr. The Nohner Bach is also part of the Trierscheid–Nohn–Borler–Bodenbach circular route, which crosses the stream. This links the description of the landscape to a specific point on the route.

The architectural history of St. Anthony’s Chapel

St. Anthony’s Chapel in Trierscheid dates from 1884. Several features point to the previous building: the benches, made around 1765, were transferred from the former chapel, as was a late Gothic trefoil tracery window. The segmental-arched portal surround also comes from this older building. The construction date and the reused features bring different periods in the chapel’s history to life. A stone altar slab found during the 1964 renovation continues to serve its original purpose.

Hiking: a longer circular route

The Trierscheid–Nohn–Borler–Bodenbach circular route is 24 kilometres long and takes a little over five hours. You can factor this into your day’s plans. The route crosses the Nohner Bach and continues along Trail 16 before reaching Nohn. Some sections are unpaved and may be muddy, so check current trail conditions before setting off.

The car park for this circular route is on the southern edge of Trierscheid. Also check the parking situation before travelling, as parking regulations can change. The route’s distance, duration, surface and starting point together provide specific information to help you fit the hike into your stay.

Cycling towards Nohn

The Adenauer Land cycling routes plan dated 24 October 2023 describes a cycling section from Trierscheid to Nohn. It follows farm tracks through the Kehr valley into the Nohner Bach valley, crosses the stream there, and then heads towards Nohn on a fully paved farm track across the heath. This section is part of the Adenau–Hillesheim Regional Connecting Route, marked with HBR signs.

Hiking and cycling can be compared here by looking at different features: for the circular route, distance, duration and potentially muddy sections are important; for the cycling section, the focus is on the route towards Nohn and the paved farm track across the heath. This can help you choose the activity that best fits your plans for the day.

In the wider destination of Ahrweiler

The certified hiking trails Rheinburgenweg, Eifelleiter and AhrSteig are in the district of Ahrweiler. The Red Wine Hiking Trail and numerous signposted local trails add to the area’s hiking network. The Rhine Cycle Route and Ahr Cycle Route are cycling routes that make the district particularly appealing to cycling tourists. At the Roman Villa on Silberberg in Ahrweiler, visitors can view a model of the Roman estate and watch an audiovisual presentation.

The Schützen House in Ahrweiler displays art-historical treasures from the past three centuries, including uniforms, photographic records and historic rifles used by marksmen’s associations. The three Ahrweiler marksmen’s associations have run the museum since 2002; visits are possible by appointment.

Discover more destinations: Winnerath, Wimbach, Antweiler, Pomster, Hümmel, Sierscheid, Dankerath, Dorsel.

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