Adenau, Historic town in High Eifel, Germany.
Adenau is a town in the Eifel region that spreads across rolling hills and valleys with a mix of traditional German buildings and modern structures. It sits at about 309 meters elevation and provides lodging and restaurants for visitors who come to explore the area.
The town was first documented in 992 as Adenova and gained significant influence when Count Ulrich donated land to the Order of Saint John in 1162. These early connections shaped how the place developed over many centuries.
The town maintains connections with partner cities in France, Malta, and Italy through regular gatherings and shared events. These relationships shape daily life and create opportunities for people to meet and exchange ideas.
The town is near the Nürburgring racing circuit where events take place regularly, attracting many visitors throughout the year. When planning a visit, keep in mind that the area experiences varying levels of activity depending on the racing schedule.
The Kaiser-Wilhelm Tower stands on Hohe Acht, the highest point in the Eifel at 747 meters, offering expansive views across the landscape. On clear days the sight stretches over several countries, making this viewpoint a special destination.
Location: Adenau
Elevation above the sea: 309 m
Website: https://stadt-adenau.de
GPS coordinates: 50.38250,6.93278
Latest update: December 20, 2025 01:57
Hohe Acht
5.6 km
Lady Chapel Adenau
496 m
Kaiser-Wilhelm-Turm
5.6 km
Church of the redeemer
188 m
St. John the Baptist
192 m
St. Rochus and Sebastian
1.6 km
Markt 8
245 m
Buttermarktkapelle St. Michael
928 m
St. Hubertus
2.6 kmSt. Simon und Juda
3.3 km
St. Lüfthildis
5.8 km
Kapelle Walporzheimer Straße (Ahrweiler)
245 m
Hauptstraße 86
199 m
Pefferschöffskapelle
2.2 km
Markt 4
266 m
Hohe Acht
5.6 kmLützel-Acht
5.3 kmWegekapelle Wimbachstraße/Bertrodtstraße
321 mAusstellung Bernhard Müller-Feyen
993 mJohanniterkommende Adenau
197 mEifeler Bauernhaus-Museum
22 mFranziskanerkloster Adenau
1 kmHeimat und Zunftmuseum Adenau
213 mAddene Jong
224 mScenic viewpoint
4.4 kmBrünnchen
5.4 kmKarussell
3.9 kmScenic viewpoint
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