Traumpfad Hoehlen- und Schluchtensteig Kell

Directly after starting at the parking lot by the K 57, the first panoramic view opens towards Pöntertal. Field paths lead through the wide fields with ever new views past gnarled fruit trees to the descent into the idyllic Krayerbachtal. Swaying reeds and lush hedges line the path down to the Krayermühle.

Watercourses accompany the hiker into the deeply incised Pönterbachtal. Soon the path leads steeply upwards to the Schützenhaus; shortly after, a detour to the viewpoint "Schweppenburgblick" is worthwhile. The further route is characterized by beautiful views of the volcanic landscape. Along a hillside, it goes steeply downward via the Hermann-Löns-Pfad to the Jägerheim guesthouse (closed). There the path passes under the mighty viaduct, runs over a meadow through man-height accessible trass caves. Trass walls and the remains of the Tönisstein monastery can be discovered at the path's edge before it goes into the Wolfsschlucht. Great rock formations, primeval forest atmosphere, bubbling springs in the streambed, and even a waterfall are offered. The path then continues along L 113 at the forest edge, slightly uphill, to the Römerquelle, from which CO2-containing water with a slight sulfur smell bubbles. The path swings into a quiet side valley past another bubbling spring and then to the left up a rising forest path onto a high plateau revealing the impressive "Siebengebirgsblick". Soon the starting point is reached.

In some sections surefootedness and freedom from dizziness are required. The path should not be walked on ice.

General safety instructions:

Safety instructions - safe hiking on the Traumpfade

Hikers want narrow paths, close-to-nature ways (over forest soil, grass paths or along streams) and rocky ascents leading to spectacular views. It is naturally understood that such paths must be walked with particular care.

What you should consider on your hike:

• Wear weather-appropriate, functional clothing that protects you from cold and wet or heat and sun.
• Plan your hike with appropriate breaks and use your energy sparingly.
• Take enough liquid with you. There are not always opportunities for food and drink.
• Please wear suitable hiking boots for the Traumpfad, which give you sufficient support even on slippery, steep, rocky, and uneven paths.
• If you believe certain sections are not passable for you, you should bypass or turn back. Especially in adverse weather conditions, nature paths can become muddy and slippery.
• Especially in autumn, be aware that fallen leaves on the ground can hide unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path.
• You must expect such path impairments when hiking.
• Check before your hike on the internet under https://www.traumpfade.info/traumpfade/wege-status/ whether the Traumpfad you want to hike is possibly closed, if detours are in place, if path construction work is planned, or if there are tree felling or other disturbances.
• Recommended hiking months: April to October.
  
  

Difficulty classification:

Easy routes

... have only slight altitude differences and are mostly manageable in half a day distance-wise. They do not place special demands on condition and surefootedness. There are no sections requiring freedom from dizziness. Short, steeper sections may be possible. Depending on the path, some parts may be difficult to walk in wet weather.

Medium routes

... can be managed well with normal fitness. Path sections may require good surefootedness; therefore, sturdy footwear is important; hiking poles may be useful. Some somewhat longer and steeper ascents and descents are possible. Difficult (partly secured) sections are the absolute exception and can usually be avoided by detours. Natural sections may be difficult to traverse in wet weather.

Difficult routes

... require very good fitness and endurance due to length and/or altitude meters to be mastered. Very good surefootedness is also necessary to manage steep ascents and descents on partly demanding paths. Secured sections and/or simple climbing passages that require at least some freedom from dizziness are possible. Sturdy footwear and hiking poles are important. Paths and exposed sections are often difficult or impossible to walk during wet or winter conditions.

Sturdy footwear is recommended for the route!

Information on path closures can be found at: https://www.traumpfade.info/traumpfade/wege-status/

• The path is currently especially heavily frequented on weekends and public holidays. We recommend that you, if possible, switch to weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• If the Bergwege parking lot is fully occupied, please use the parking lot in Andernach-Kell (Pöntertalstraße). From here a marked access path leads to the Traumpfad. Parking along the district road (K58) is strictly prohibited. Please understand that parking along the district road significantly affects agriculture.
• Please check whether public transport is possible and avoid traveling by private car.

A 61 exit Niederzissen – B 412 towards Brohl-Lützing/Burgbrohl/Bad Breisig – via L113 onto K58 to Andernach-Kell – turn in the town center onto (K57) Laacher Straße, towards Nickenich, to the parking lot

56626 Andernach-Kell, Bergwege parking lot (by the K 57)

or

A 61 exit Niederzissen – B 412 towards Brohl-Lützing/Burgbrohl/Bad Breisig – via L113 onto K58 to Andernach-Kell - via Pöntertalstraße, directly after the Kell town entrance, first possibility on the right is the Bürgerhaus parking lot.

56626 Andernach-Kell, Bürgerhaus Kell parking lot (Pöntertalstraße 38)

56626 Andernach-Kell, Bergwege parking lot (by the K 57)

56626 Andernach-Kell, Bürgerhaus Kell parking lot (Pöntertalstraße 38)

Destination stop: Kell, Bergwege (from Andernach station)

Line 310 (direction Dorfplatz Plaidt) to Eich, Dorfplatz – from Eich, Dorfplatz line 312 (direction Wassenach, Unterdorf)
Destination stop: Kell, Dorfplatz (from Andernach station)

Line: 310 RegioBus: Plaidt-Kruft/Kell - Nickenich -Eich - Andernach Bahnhof Lohmannstraße

Destination stop:Jägerheim (from Brohl station)

Line: 808 Brohl-Burgbrohl-Niederlützingen-Brohl

Destination stop:Jägerheim (from station, Brohltalstraße, Niederzissen)

Line: 807 Wassenach

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Destination stop:Bad Tönisstein station / Jägerheim

Brohltalbahn "Vulkan-Express" (daily except Monday)

www.vulkan-express.de

• Traumpfade & Traumpfädchen volume 1: The 18 best premium circular hikes along the Rhine and Moselle, Ulrike Poller & Wolfgang Todt ISBN: 978-3-942779-64-7
• 27 Premium circular routes Traumpfade, anniversary edition 10 years Traumpfade, Ulrike Poller & Wolfgang Todt, ISBN: 978-3-942779-43-2

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