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Radreise 05: Durch den wilden Islek

Cycling trip
5 daysFrom 309.00 €

✔5 days ✔approx. 138 km in total ✔from/to Prüm ✔packed lunch


Challenging but not overtaxing yourself, overcoming inclines and enjoying the railroad tracks all the more for it, taking in the different landscapes of the Eifel and let the wind blow around your nose - the round trip along the Enz, Nims and Prüm cycle paths is the perfect way to take a short break from everyday life.

The length of the stages allows you to make stops along the way. For example, on the banks of the Bitburg reservoir in Biersdorf am See, where the pedal boaters and paddlers on the water create the perfect picnic atmosphere. In Holsthum, the hop plants wind up meters high on their wooden and wire scaffolding - what an impressive sight!
Pretty Eifel villages line the route towards Enz, the extensive Bitburger Gutland offers uninterrupted views and there is time for a coffee break in Neuerburg.

It is only a few kilometers from Irrel to Bitburg. There is plenty of time to experience the fascinating world of beer up close in the Bitburger Erlebniswelt or to learn more about the history of the town on a guided tour.

Impressions

Travel itinerary

Total length of the route: 138 km

  1. Total distance: from/to Prüm | approx. 138 km

    • Altitude meters: ▲ Ascent approx. 1138 m | ▼ Descent approx. 1183m

    1. Day 1: Arrival

      • Overnight stay in Prüm

      1. Day 2: Prüm - Holsthum | approx. 58 km

        • Cycle tour on the Prüm and Enz cycle paths
        • Altitude meters: ▲ Ascent approx. 285 m | ▼ Descent approx. 618 m
        2. Two cyclists ride out of an old railroad tunnel onto a cycle path surrounded by flowering dandelions.
          Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
          Cycling

          The Enz cycle route

          Pronsfeld
          Distance:46.6 km Duration:3:30 h Difficulty:Easy

          Across the rugged hilly landscape of the “wild” Islek region, this cycle tour follows the Enz river through to where it flows into the Prüm

          learn more about: The Enz cycle route

      2. Day 3: Holsthum - Bitburg | approx. 31 km

        1. Two cyclists ride out of an old railroad tunnel onto a cycle path surrounded by flowering dandelions.
          Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
          Cycling

          The Enz cycle route

          Pronsfeld
          Distance:46.6 km Duration:3:30 h Difficulty:Easy

          Across the rugged hilly landscape of the “wild” Islek region, this cycle tour follows the Enz river through to where it flows into the Prüm

          learn more about: The Enz cycle route

      3. Day 4: Bitburg - Prüm | approx. 49 km

        • Cycle tour on the Prüm cycle path
        • Altitude meters: ▲ Ascent approx. 566 m | ▼ Descent approx. 468 m

      4. Day 5: Departure

        • after breakfast the cycle tour through the wild Islek ends

        Further information

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        You can request the offer "Radreise 05: Durch den wilden Islek" from the provider Eifel Tourismus GmbH here.

        October 15, 2025 to December 31, 2026

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