Two people look at the moss-covered waterfall in the green forest landscape. A wooden footbridge leads over the stream., © Eifel Tourismus GmbH - Dominik Ketz
  • Distance: 7.7 km
  • Duration: 2:0 h
  • Difficulty: medium

Dreimühlenweg (Three mill path)

Üxheim

This beautiful circular trail leads through the varied landscape of the Volcanic Eifel. Past quarries and along various small streams and rivulets, you come to the highlight of the circular tour: the growing waterfall Dreimühlen. In the summer months it serves as a refreshment and in winter with its hanging icicles as a photo motif!

The Dreimühlen waterfall is fed by the Mühlenbach stream. When the Dümpelfeld-Lissendorf railway line was built at the beginning of the 20th century, the three headwaters of the Mühlenbach were combined and channelled under the railway. Since then, a ledge has grown at the point where the artificial stream passes the step, over which the water falls into the valley and flows into the Ahbach a few metres further on. Over a width of about 12 m, the chalky, cold water falls about 4 to 6 m deep to the Ahbach, causing an annual increase of about 10 cm.  It is named after the neighbouring ruin Dreimühlen.

The small hilltop castle was built in the 13th century and destroyed in the 15th century. Today, only the remains of a quarry stone wall are left.

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  • Drawing of a waterfall with blue water, above it 'Dreimühlenweg', below it 'Ahütte' on a light blue background., © Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land
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Along the route

Growing waterfall Dreimühlen

Wasserfall Dreimühlen, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
The Dreimühlen waterfall is probably the most interesting waterfall in the Eifel. It was formed from limestone deposits of three spring tributaries of the Ahbach. Due to the constant deposition, the sinter bank is constantly "growing", which is where the name "growing waterfall" comes from. Details ansehen

Museumsbahnhof Ahütte

Bahnhofsschild, © Andreas Kurth
Welcome to the cultural monument "Historical train station Üxheim-Ahütte" Your journey through time can begin... Details ansehen

Museumsbahnhof Ahütte - Bahnhofsgastronomie

Eingangsbereich, © Andreas Kurth
Welcome to the cultural monument "Historical train station Üxheim-Ahütte" Your journey through time can begin... Details ansehen

Nohn - Café Nohner Mühle

Nohner Mühle, © Nohner Mühle/ Wolfgang Kändler
A place of warmth, of hospitality: you are welcome! The Nohner Mühle, a former water mill, is located just outside Nohn in the Abachtal, not far from the famous Dreimühlen waterfall. Here you will find the peace and quiet and also the security to find yourself alone or with others and to draw strength. Details ansehen

Museumsbahnhof Ahütte

Museumsbahnhof Ahütte, © Bahnhofsleben
Welcome to the village station of the 20th century. The accommodation in the cultural monument "historical station Üxheim-Ahütte" is a museum station that opened in 2023, exactly 50 years after the cessation of railway operations. Here, time has literally stood still, as if the last passenger just departed, the last ticket was sold, and the last cargo was loaded. The station can now be experienced in its original form, just as it was during the days of railway operation. Various guest rooms are available in the former service areas, some with historical furnishings and reconstructed original wall colors. However, they are equipped with the comforts of today: All rooms include a shower/WC (new from 2023), TV, and Wi-Fi. For those who prefer older media, there is also a wealth of railway literature from long-gone railway times. In the former service rooms, the guests' culinary needs are catered to today. The specialty of our station gastronomy is pancakes as well as homemade cakes & tarts. Common areas in the station gastronomy can be made available for guests during operating hours upon request (no private beverages & food allowed. Sale of beverages & food by station staff). As leisure activities, the crime puzzle "The Disappearing Suitcase" and/or a crime role-playing game with dinner can also be booked upon request. Various program offerings are available for railway enthusiasts. For more information, visit www.bahnhofsleben.de Numerous cultural events are also offered for participation at the museum station. The complete program, information & prices can be found in the "Timetable" at www.bahnhofsleben.de The museum station Ahütte is also a seminar location with systemic coaching and health prevention courses in stress management and resilience development, as well as relaxation exercises. All events are conducted exclusively in German. Details ansehen

Ferienwohnungen Nohner Mühle

Kapelle mit Ferienhaus
In the immediate vicinity of the Nohn mill we offer two vacation apartments, which are located in a wonderful and quiet secluded location directly on the Ahbach. It is only about 500 m to the Dreimühlen waterfall, to Nohn about 1 km. Bike path and Eifelsteig pass by in the immediate vicinity. Parking lot at the house. The neighboring Café Nohner Mühle offers delicious waffles, cakes and snacks. Details ansehen

Ferienwohnung am Wasserfall

20231129_151340, © Touristik GmbH
Welcome to the holiday apartment at the waterfall! The house, built in the 19th century, has been owned by the family ever since. We are therefore pleased to welcome you to our historic apartments. Rental to holiday guests has only been possible since the complete renovation in 2023. Our great-grandparents and grandparents previously lived here. Through the complete renovation, we can offer you every comfort you need for a relaxing holiday, despite the house's long history. We offer you space on two floors with two double rooms and one single room. The 5-star holiday apartment is located in a quiet outskirts location in the small village of Nohn, which is particularly known for the growing Dreimühlen waterfall. Our property offers you the perfect starting point for hiking, cycling or relaxing. The Kalkeifel cycle path is in the immediate vicinity, as are premium hiking trails such as the Eifelsteig and interesting circular hiking trails. The Dreimühlen waterfall is a special destination at any time of the year. Discover the beautiful nature along a circular route and marvel at the growing waterfall. The nearby Café Nohner Mühle invites you to linger with coffee, delicious waffles or cake. In the Rolf Jaax Metzgerie self-service market in town you can get fresh rolls and much more that you need every day, except Sunday, from 8:30 a.m. Hillesheim with its shopping opportunities can be reached within 10 km. Larger towns such as Gerolstein, Daun, Adenau and Nürburg are approx. 13-23 km away. Details ansehen

Haus Rollmann

Bedroom 1, with crib
Vacation home 100 sqm, for 2-6 persons / near NürburgringOur vacation home is approx. 18 km from the Nürburgring.Quiet location on the outskirts of the village.Ideal for hiking or relaxing, cycle path in the immediate vicinity - Eifelsteig - Dreimühlen waterfall. Self-service market butcher Jaax in the village, here you can get your fresh bread rolls and much more you need on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8.30 am. Larger towns: Hillesheim approx. 13 km, Gerolstein approx. 18 km, Kelberg approx. 15 km, Daun approx. 21 km, Adenau approx. 16 km and Nürburgring approx. 18 km away. 1 double room, 1 triple room, 1 single room, 1 living room, 1 kitchen, a bathroom with tub / WC, guest WC and separate shower in the basement. balcony / winter garden and terrace. (1 crib, 1 changing table and 1 high chair available.) Fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware, dishwasher, fridge and small freezer. Bed linen and towels included. Fast WLAN free of charge for our tenants. Heating costs are charged from 01.October to 31.05. according to consumption. Payable on site. 1 small dog on request 5,00 Euro per day, payable on site. Final cleaning in the form of a one-time surcharge of 50.00 €, is already included in the price when booking. Details ansehen
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More information about this route

Start:

Parkplatz an der Ahbachstr. ( L 10 ), 54579 Ahütte

Destination:

Parkplatz an der Ahbachstr. ( L 10 ), 54579 Ahütte

Distance: 7.7 km

Duration: 2:0 h

Difficulty: medium

Ascent: 138 m

Descent: 138 m

Dreimühlenweg

Ahbachstraße 26
54579 Üxheim
Phone: 06591-13 3000

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