Karlshausen is a municipality located in the Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm within Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. This region is characterized by the scenic beauty of the Naturpark Südeifel, featuring gentle hills, dense forests, and river valleys. The landscape offers diverse terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more. Untouched river valleys like the Irsen and Our, alongside Eifel heights, provide varied environments for outdoor pursuits.
Karlshausen offers a range of outdoor activities…
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101
riders
46.1km
03:41
930m
930m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26.1km
01:50
480m
480m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15.9km
01:29
380m
380m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16.8km
01:26
350m
350m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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78
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67.4km
02:57
610m
610m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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67.6km
03:15
850m
850m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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26.0km
01:09
270m
270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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22.1km
01:11
270m
270m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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49
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20.9km
01:26
240m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.0km
00:48
130m
130m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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46.9km
04:22
1,010m
1,010m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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28.1km
02:31
550m
550m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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23
hikers
15.2km
04:10
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2.65km
00:43
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.22km
01:11
80m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.78km
01:58
180m
180m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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22
riders
25.0km
01:28
220m
220m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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70.8km
06:21
1,270m
1,270m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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52.9km
04:31
930m
930m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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31.1km
02:36
500m
500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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19
runners
23.6km
03:02
820m
820m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9.21km
00:59
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
runners
8.24km
01:03
250m
250m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Karlshausen offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region's diverse landscape, part of the Naturpark Südeifel, provides varied terrain for these pursuits. There are 34 routes available across these sports.
Hiking trails in Karlshausen wind through the varied Südeifel landscape, featuring gorges, natural monuments, and dense forests. The region offers paths through untouched river valleys like the Irsen and Our, as well as Eifel heights with views. There are 8 hiking routes available in the area, with more details found in the Hiking around Karlshausen guide.
Yes, Karlshausen is suitable for mountain biking due to its dense forests and hilly terrain. Many forest trails are available for mountain bikers. The region offers 11 dedicated mountain biking routes, which can be explored further in the MTB Trails around Karlshausen guide.
Road cycling in Karlshausen features mostly well-paved surfaces and routes catering to various fitness levels. Cyclists can find routes exploring the Südeifel, Mosel, and extending into the border region with Luxembourg. There are 8 road cycling routes available, with additional information in the Road Cycling Routes around Karlshausen guide.
The region's gentle hills and varied terrain provide options for different activity levels. While specific 'family-friendly' routes are not detailed, the diverse range of activities, including hiking and touring cycling, can accommodate various preferences. Some touring cycling routes offer more leisurely tours with gentle inclines.
Karlshausen is located within the Naturpark Südeifel, characterized by gentle hills, dense forests, and river valleys. Notable natural features include impressive gorges, natural monuments, and untouched river valleys like the Irsen and Our. Eifel heights also offer expansive views of the landscape.
Karlshausen is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 36,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 stars, based on over 7,400 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Karlshausen to help plan outdoor adventures. These include guides for Hiking around Karlshausen, MTB Trails around Karlshausen, and Road Cycling Routes around Karlshausen. Additional guides cover Touring Cycling, Gravel Biking, and Running Trails.
Official information about Karlshausen can be found through the Verbandsgemeinde Südeifel. The official website is www.suedeifelinfo.de. For direct inquiries, a phone number is available at +496564690.
Touring cyclists can enjoy multi-stage routes along rivers such as the Enz, Irsen, Our, Sauer, Alzette, Moselle, and Prüm, experiencing the Eifel landscape. The region also offers options for more leisurely tours with gentle inclines, including routes along former railway lines and river cycle paths. There are 7 touring cycling routes available.
Yes, Karlshausen offers routes suitable for gravel biking. The diverse terrain, including forest trails and varied landscapes, provides good conditions for this activity. Komoot provides a specific guide for Gravel biking around Karlshausen.

