Characteristics: Engeln
Hight: 465 m above sea level
Inhabitants: approx. 200
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Kempenich, Engeln Bahnhof (station)
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Geogarten am Bahnhof Engeln
56746 Kempenich-Engeln
Today's tracks of Brohltalbahn end at Engeln station after 17.5 km. Since Brohl, around 400 meters in altitude have been overcome, including around 230 m on the 5.5 km long steep section between Oberzissen and Engeln. Click here for a 360 ° panorama shot. Click here for a 360° panorama.
The station offers a large, catered station building built in 1997. Here the "Vulkanstube" tavern welcomes you before or after your trip with the "Vulkan-Expreß".
Until the mid-1970s, the rail line continued from here for about 6 km via Weibern to Kempenich. Unfortunately, this section was dismantled after decommissioning.
The village Engeln is part of the municipality Kempenich and is situated above the station on the slope of the Engelner Kopf hill. With about 200 inhabitants, it is contemplative here. With its location on the Eifel plateau, Engeln offers interesting opportunities for excursions in the area and is an ideal starting point for hikes and especially for low-gradient bike tours in the direction of the Ahr valley and the Moselle. After just a few meters on foot, you can enjoy great views.
Engeln is surrounded by the phonolite hills of the Schorberg, the Lehrenkopf and the Engelner Kopf. In contrast to the Schellkopf in Brenk, these mountains are not mined, but are part of nature reserves.
Sights around Engeln station
Geological garden at Engeln station
The 1,000 m2 geological garden has been created directly in the vicinity of the station. On a circular route that starts on the platform, you will be guided through the different eras of earth's history. A special focus was placed on the volcanic past of the Eastern Eifel. Replicas of large prehistoric animals such as the Sauerier Iguanodon or a giant frog are also shown.
For children in particular, the geological garden is also a highlight thanks to a small labyrinth of hornbeam hedges and the walk-in "volcano".
Viewpoint over Brohltal valley
Only 300 m from the train station you can reach a beautiful viewpoint with a great view over Olbrück Castle, Bausenberg and the Brohl Valley to the Siebengebirge near Bonn. Here you can see the great difference in height you have overcome by train!
After leaving the platform, cross the tracks over the level crossing and immediately turn right again to follow the paved path parallel to the geological garden. The path is signposted as "Osteifelweg". After about 300 m you have reached your destination.
Village Center Engeln
In the middle of the 1990s, Engeln's old water pump, restored by the Engeln Community Association, was installed on the village square in the center of the village. With the help of this pump, the drinking water was pumped to Engeln from the springs in the Brenker district of Fußhölle, which is much lower.
Also in the center of Engeln is the Catholic chapel of the fourteen helpers on Brenker Straße. The chapel is usually open and can be visited.
Brohltal outdoor pool
Not far from the Engeln station, you can refresh yourself in Brohltal outdoor pool in summer. The pool is locaded in the middle of nature and offers an attached large lawn, a colorful water landscape, slides, flow channel and a large children's area. Even the sporty aspect is not neglected in the swimmer pool. Refreshments are available at the kiosk in the adjoining hut village. More Information
The pool can be easily reached on foot after 3.4 km (approx. 55 min.), by bike via the low-gradient Brohltal cycle path after 3.8 km or on weekends by bus line 821.
All information about the footpath can be found here:
- Direct link to EifelPfadFinder of Eifelverein hiking association
- Data sheet with map, elevation profile, directions and photos (PDF; 2,4MB)
- Detailled map in scale 1:25.000 (PDF; 0,6MB)
- GPS-Track (GPX)
From Engeln station, you cycle along the almost gradient-free Brohltal cycle path. To do this, turn left directly above the train station. The path first takes you to the center of Weibern, where you cycle along the former Brohltalbahn rail tracks. At the end of the town, the cycle path changes for a few meters to the moderately trafficked country road before continuing parallel to it. Do NOT follow the access to the parking spaces of the swimming pool, but use the second access. This takes you uphill, directly along the swimming pool to the bike racks. Length of the bike route: approx. 3.8 km. The directions for the Brohltal cycle path can be found here as a PDF.
You can also reach the pool by bus! The daily bus line 322 runs from Engeln station to Kempenich with direct connection on bus 820 to the "Weibern Freibad". From there it is only a few meters to walk.
Steinrausch Adventure Forest
The Steinrausch adventure forest in Kempenich promises an exciting journey of discovery through nature for children and adults. The 1.7 km long nature adventure trail with 8 play and 9 information stations in an enchanted beech forest piece encourages discovery and ends with an exciting adventure playground. Adventure rallies can also be booked especially for children. More Information You can get from the train station to the adventure forest on foot via an approx. 5.1 km long marked hiking trail, by bike via the Brohltal bike path or by public bus.
On foot from Engeln station, follow the signs for the "Eifelleiter" hiking path towards Kempenich. To do this, first turn left from the train station and then up through the fields south of Engeln to Engelner Kopf hill. In the forest you walk on the slope of the Engelner Kopf and then down to the Rottlandhöfe farm with its alpacas. After crossing the expressway the path leads down to Kempenich and through a residential area uphill towards Hardt. Before you cross the main road to the Nürburgring, the Eifel-Gasthof Kleefuß restaurant is on the left. After crossing the street you will find yourself at the entrance to the Steinrausch adventure forest.
All information about the footpath can be found here:
- Direkt link to EifelPfadFinder of Eifelverein
- Data sheet with map, elevation profile, directions and photos (PDF; 2MB)
- Detailled map in scale 1:25.000 (PDF; 0,6MB)
- GPS-Track (GPX)
By bike, follow the marked Brohltal cycle path from the train station via Weibern to Kempenich. At the former Brohltalbahn train station there, leave the marked path and drive through the village via "Bahnhofstraße" until the street "Hinter der Mauer" branches off to the right. Follow this street, which soon becomes "Frankenweg" and later meets "In der Hardt". Via the latter you will reach the B 412, which you will cross and have reached your destination. Except for the last section through the village, the path is almost gradient-free. Length of the bike tour: approx. 6.9 km. You will find directions to the center of Kempenich here as PDF.
Scheduled bus: Bus route 322 take you daily from Engeln train station to Kempenich, Alter Bahnhof. Find a bus connection. From the "Alter Bahnhof" bus stop, the footpath is as described above for cyclists.
In der Ortsmitte finden Sie die katholische Pfarrkirche St. Antonius Abt.
In der Klosterstraße entstand während des Zweiten Weltkriegs ein von den Niederzissener Bürgern selbst angelegter Bunker, der Schutz vor Luftangriffen bieten sollte. Über zwei Zugangsstollen trieb man die Tunnel mit einfachsten Mitteln über 50 m in den Berg hinein. Abzweigend von den Hauptstollen richteten die einzelnen Familien und Nachbarschaften Nischen zum Aufenthalt während möglicher Luftangriffe ein.
Dem Kultur- und Heimatverein Niederzissen ist es gelungen, mit "Henks Mühle" eine von ursprünglich vier Wassermühlen in Niederzissen wieder zum Leben zu erwecken.
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