Hunsrück Cycle Path: Kell am See - Morbach

From Kell am See, the route runs through the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park and past the Erbeskopf mountain, through dense forests to Morbach.

Stage 2 leads from Kell am See, initially flat to Hermeskeil, and from there through the hilly Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park, where a detour to the Erbeskopf, the highest mountain in Rhineland-Palatinate, and a stop at the National Park entrance are worthwhile. Continuing on, the route reaches the stage's destination, Morbach.

Between Kell and Morbach you will find many member businesses of the regional initiative Ebbes von Hei!:

Reinsfeld:

• The Nature Barn - Organic Shop and Café
• Backstuff / Bakery Düren
• The Viezgarage

Tiergarten:

• Tannenhof with farm shop

Erbeskopf:

• Café Bistro Hunsrückhaus

Morbach:

• Café Heimat
• Kneppel Butcher Shop
• Hotel Hochwald Lodge (bicycle-friendly establishment) and Bistro 4-Witz
• Hotel Restaurant 2nd Home

From Kell am See, continue following the signs for the Hunsrück Cycle Path and via Reinsfeld to Hermeskeil. Continue via Thiergarten and through the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park to Morbach.

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See full history.

See full history.

Observe the traffic rules, pay attention to other road users, and drive at an appropriate speed, especially on descents. Be considerate of other cyclists and pedestrians.

• helmet
• Mobile phone with full battery
• Cash, ID
• Navigation device, map data
• Air pump / compressed air cartridge
• Replacement hose
• Plenty of drinks
• Energy bar / gel
• Wind/rain jacket

Take on a few more meters of elevation gain and include the Erbeskopf summit with its wonderful view.