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Afelskreuz and Chapel – XXL Bench, Vulkaneifel loop from Vorpochten

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Afelskreuz and Chapel – XXL Bench, Vulkaneifel loop from Vorpochten

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Afelskreuz and Chapel – XXL Bench, Vulkaneifel loop from Vorpochten

03:17

42.5km

720m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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Start point

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13.1 km

View of Sassen and the Vulkaneifel

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This distant view from Sassen is simply great again and again

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20.5 km

Viewpoint

22.5 km

Afelskreuz and Chapel

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The Afelskreuz (Ablasskreuz) stands on an old Roman army road.
The height of the Afelskreuz is a stately 3.30 meters. The crossbeam, in which the name of the cross is …

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22.9 km

XXL Bench, Vulkaneifel

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Well, that goes through as an XXXL bank. My opinion.

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22.9 km

Panorama bench with a view of the Sarmersbach Valley

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The Sarmersbach XXL or panoramic bench was built in November 2020 and is the largest bench in Rhineland-Palatinate. At 3.25 meters high and 6.27 meters long, it is unique. Over …

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23.0 km

Giant Bench Near Sarmersbach

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Giant bench near Sarmesbach in the direction of Afelkreuz

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24.8 km

Viewpoint with panoramic view of the Eifel

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The view extends all the way to the Hunsrück and Steineberg is excellent. Especially recommended in clear weather.

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38.7 km

Old Post Square Fountain

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If you are interested, you can experience elms on a criminal literary tour, because - what probably very few people know: a Sherlock-Holmes novel is set there! Granted, not an …

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38.8 km

Ulmener Maar

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This Eifel town is also on my very personal list of travel destinations for a literary tour, because - what probably very few people know: there, on the Ulmener Maar, …

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42.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

7.51 km

7.48 km

534 m

Surfaces

23.5 km

11.8 km

3.82 km

2.80 km

535 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

23°C

15°C

5 %

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Afelskreuz and Chapel – XXL Bench, Vulkaneifel loop from Vorpochten

View of Sassen and the Vulkaneifel

Afelskreuz and Chapel

XXL Bench, Vulkaneifel

Panorama bench with a view of the Sarmersbach Valley

Giant Bench Near Sarmersbach

Viewpoint with panoramic view of the Eifel

Old Post Square Fountain

Ulmener Maar

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