Dahlem is located in one of the most heavily forested areas of North Rhine-Westphalia. Those looking to rent a holiday apartment in Dahlem will also find the destinations Schmidtheim, Kronenburg and Baasem in the local navigation.
Nature
The municipality of Dahlem has two EifelSpuren and sixteen EifelSchleifen; all are designed as circular hiking trails. The approximately 9-kilometre-long EifelSchleife Moorpfad runs through Wasserdell, a wetland with heath bog and peat moss habitats east of Dahlem.
Cycling
The Eifel-Blick viewpoint can be reached by bicycle via the 3-Länder-Route, the Kylltal Cycle Route and the Historic Town Centre Route. It is located on the Willibrordusweg and the local circular route “Around Kronenburg”.
Culture
The origins of Schmidtheim Castle date back to the late 12th century; a large part of the foundations of the present-day castle comes from this period. Schmidtheim Castle is accessible to guests staying in holiday accommodation and serves as an event venue. Nature-oriented seminars and courses with experts from various fields are offered there.
A walk through Kronenburg’s historic town centre leads along Wilhelm-Tell-Gasse to St. John the Baptist Parish Church. Kronenburg retains its medieval character through houses that are up to 400 years old and have been restored through private initiatives. Remains of the 13th-century fortifications are still visible in the town.
The interior of St. John the Baptist in Kronenburg is designed in the late Gothic style; a single central column supports four decorated vaults. The St. Brigida Chapel contains stained-glass windows designed by Rolf Dettmann and Margret Kaltwasser and was consecrated in 1745.
Leisure
Within the municipality of Dahlem, Lake Kronenburg serves as a recreational centre for water sports. It can be reached by public transport via Dahlem railway station and taxi buses. There are bicycle parking spaces at the lake and an e-bike charging station near the access point to the Kyll Cycle Route.
Dahlemer Binz has facilities for powered and glider aircraft. Tandem skydiving with trained instructors is offered there.
The Dahlem Tourist Information Office provides information about excursions and accommodation in Kronenburg and the municipality of Dahlem.
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