Circular hike around Binsfeld (Bi2)
- start: Binsfeld, village square, intersection of Wittlicher and Kirchstraße
- destination: Binsfeld, village square, intersection of Wittlicher and Kirchstraße
- medium
- 6,57 km
- 1 hour 43 minutes
- 70 m
- 355 m
- 285 m
- 80 / 100
- 40 / 100
Beautiful, approximately 7 km long circular route around Binsfeld over soft forest paths and through the nature reserve "Tongruben bei Binsfeld" with many bodies of water and rare animal and plant species.
The circular route is marked with black letters and the number 2 (Bi2) and starts in the heart of the small Eifel community. Via "Dechant-Schmitz-Straße" the route leaves Binsfeld. It goes steadily downhill until after about 600 m the Linsenbach is crossed. Soon the circular route turns left and continuously ascends from KM 1 before it meets the cycle path between Arenrath and Herforst after about 3 km in the forest. About 500 m further, the circular hike leaves the cycle path briefly and leads past a historic wayside cross. Shortly after, both paths lead together through the nature reserve "Tongruben bei Binsfeld" back to the village. The remarkable nature reserve covers about 17 hectares and is a man-made paradise for rare animal and plant species listed on the Red List. After the end of clay and gravel extraction, numerous bodies of water have formed here, which are now used as habitats by newts, toads, frogs, dragonflies, and many other species.
Impressions
General information
Directions
The circular route (Bi2) starts at the village square, the intersection of Wittlicher and Kirchstraße. Via "Dechant-Schmitz-Straße", passing the cemetery, we leave Binsfeld. It goes steadily downhill until after about 600 m the Linsenbach is crossed. Soon it turns left and from KM 1 it continuously goes uphill. After about 3 km, the circular route in the forest meets the cycle path between Arenrath and Herforst. About 500 m further, the cycle path is left for a short section and leads past a historic wayside cross. Shortly after, both paths meet again and lead together through the nature reserve "Tongruben bei Binsfeld" back to the village. The remarkable nature reserve covers about 17 hectares and is a man-made paradise for rare animal and plant species listed on the Red List. After the end of clay and gravel extraction, numerous idyllic bodies of water have formed here, which are now used as habitats by newts, toads, frogs, dragonflies, and many other species.
Safety Guidelines
The Bi2 circular route partly leads through the nature reserve "Tongruben bei Binsfeld". Nature reserves (NSG) are particularly valuable areas. Please pay attention to proper behavior during the hike: stay on paths and trails, do not pick plants, do not disturb animals, keep dogs on a leash, use dog waste bags, no camping or grilling, do not leave trash behind. Thank you!
Equipment
Shoes with good tread provide sure footing even on damp forest paths.
Tip
In Binsfeld, a detour to the locomotive of the Binsfelder Bähnchen is recommended, which connected Philippsheim and the Tongruben near Binsfeld from 1900 to 1965.
Getting there
Via the A 60 motorway, exit Landscheid. Continue via the B50 to Binsfeld.
Parking
Free parking is available at the St. Georg Church, Kirchstraße 12
Public transit
Current timetables for bus line 303 Wittlich - Binsfeld can be found on the website of the Verkehrsregion Trier: www.vrt-info.de
Literature
Hiking map No. 24 of the Eifelverein "Wittlicher Land", scale 1:25,000, ISBN 978-3-921805-83-1, price 9,- €
Maps
Hiking map No. 24 of the Eifelverein "Wittlicher Land", scale 1:25,000, ISBN 978-3-921805-83-1, price 9,- €
Additional Information
Hiking and cycling tour tips between Maaren and Moselle are available on the website of the Tourist Information Wittlich Stadt & Land: www.moseleifel.de
Pavings
- Street (2%)
- Asphalt Coating (18%)
- Crushed Rock (24%)
- Hiking Trail (56%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Tourist-Information Wittlich Stadt & Land, Author: Nicole Baller / Tourist-Information Wittlich Stadt & Land