Eifel - cycle and hike bus (line 771)
The EifelSteig hiking bus (line 770) is in operation from 04.10.2020 to 10.25.2020 on all wee-kends and statutory holidays.
The bus stops at some stages of the premium trail EifelSteig and in selected towns on route of the partner trails four times a day.
• EifelSteig (stages 5,6,7)
Partner trails
• Castle Route (Blankenheim)
• Eifel Source Path (Marmagen, Nettersheim, Blankenheim)
• Eifel Herbal Path (Nettersheim)
Main stops along the way are: Kall train station - Urft/Steinfeld Monastery - Nettersheim - Mar-magen - Blankenheim (forest) train station - Blankenheim (Town Hall) - Ripsdorf - Alendorf and Mirbach.
Further information can be found in the folding map “tourist bus lines 2020”. The exact travel times can be found in the timetable.
Combine on a whim
With these services, you have the option to plan and combine your hikes individually along Germany’s most beautiful hiking trail 2015! Whether short, medium lengths or long hikes, there is an option for every one and the return home is easier than ever. The starting and finishing points can be chosen individually and the route can be changed spontaneously if you chose to hop on the hiking bus or you may take advantage of the public transportation services in the regi-on, including the North Eifel cycle and hike train stations.
Eifel - cycle and hike bus (line 771)
The Eifel cycle and hike bus is in operation again from 30.05.2020 to 25.10.2020 on weekends, long weekends and on statutory holidays. The bus is on route between Schmidtheim train station - Kronenburg - Losheim - Weißer Stein - Hollerath and Hel-lenthal.
You have the option to hop on and hop off three times a day with starting and finishing points at Kyll-Cycle path and the Eifel Heights route. The trailer of the cycle and hike bus can accommodate up to 16 bicycles or e-bikes.
Hikers are also welcome on the bus and find numerous hiking opportunities along the route such as the Eifel Loops & Eifel Traces and the path to the wild narcissus in Hol-lerath. In Kronenburg and Hellenthal you have connections to the EifelSteig partner trails Eifel Source Path and Castle Route.
The fare complies with the VRS rate. In addition to your single ticket you will need to purchase the bicycle ticket in order to use the bus. You will need an adult ticket, price level 1b/2a, a set of 4 adult ticket, price level 1b/2a, or a bike day ticket for unlimited tra-vel in NRW. Different regulations may apply if you own a VRS-pass.
If you bring a dog you are required to follow the transportation rules of the VRS.
Bicycle bags must be removed from to bicycles in advance of loading the bicycle onto the trailer.
A reservation for a ride on the Eifel cycle and hike bus is not possible.
Further information is provided in the folding map “tourist lines 2020”. Exact travel times can be found on the timetable.