Freight train River Bank Brohl Mosen Mill Trass caves Burgbrohl station Herchenberg Former synagogue Rodder Maar with Olbrück castle at Brenk Viewpoint near Engeln Lake Laach Lava-Dome Mendig Bürresheim Castle Directions & Contact Brohl on the Rhine Schweppenburg-H. Bad Tönisstein Burgbrohl Weiler Niederzissen Oberzissen Brenk Engeln Maria Laach Mendig Bürresheim castle Discover a panoramic view and The small request stop is an Directly below the huge railway The idyllic station of Burgbrohl is Starting from our request stop At Niederzissen you’ll find worth- At Oberzissen the acidulous Brenk is important for freight Our terminus Engeln is catered and Public bus service No. 819 takes The volcano museum “Lava-Dome” Bürresheim castle which has Niederzissen Brohl B.E. the river park in Brohl. You can ideal starting point for a walking viaduct you will find the unique an ideal starting point for a walk at Weiler you can enjoy a walk while tours through the former mineral spring is worth a visit. traffic on Brohltalbahn. Here the first choice for trips into nature! you from Engeln to Lake Laach. gives answers to every question never been destroyed, is idylli- Niederzissen, Bf./Brohltalstr. Brohl-Lützing, Bahnhof Brohl alight at the river station on days when boats tour. The Quellenweg and the Katharinaweg trass caves - the “Traumpfad” and the to the Kaiserhalle, the only trass concrete along the `Volcano and Panorama trail` to the synagogue or the small World War II bunker. Several restaurants invite you to stop. We also volcanic rock phonolite is quarried and loaded Adjacent to the station is a small geological Enjoy bathing in the lake (at the campside), connected with volcanism. In addition you can cally situated in the Nette valley and has often Brohltalstraße 56 Bahnhofstraße connect with our train. On all other days lead you to Brohl. The Mosenmühle (water- “Geopfad U” hiking paths lead you directly hall in the world. In the village centre you former provost Buchholz or to the Herchen- Henk’s watermill was extensively restored. recommend a short walk to Neuer Maarhof onto container trains. Visit the chapel of St. garden, a bit further you’ll find a nice viewpoint. play some miniature golf, hire a boat or visit visit the famous rock cellars which – in the old been used in movies. Guided tours show the 56651 Niederzissen 56656 Brohl-Lützing follow the well signposted Katharinaweg. In mill) shop is well worth a visit. In a side valley through and further into the Wolf’s gorge will find the Brohl talaue Ost with a water berg volcano. The path is well signposted Join the Eifelleiter trail to Bad Breisig or with its swingolf course and the Rodder Maar Silvester in the village. Eifelleiter, a premium trail, allows hikes to famous Maria Laach Abbey. You may also just days – were used to store freshly brewed beer beautiful interior. Right next door you can re- summer the beer garden is open. Come and the Tönissteiner mineral spring is located. It with a waterfall. At the roadside, you can playground. Just above is the castle hotel and leads on the round trip to Burgbrohl along the Rodder Maar to Spessart and just behind it! The “Geopfad M” trail leads to The request stop Brenk is located on the Niederzissen and Adenau. By bike it is easy going enjoy the lake during a leisurely walk along e.g. from the neighboring Vulkan brewery. Bus- fresh yourself in Hammesmühle. Bus No. 821 visit the old fishing boat “Katharina“. has been in use since Roman times! refresh yourself in the ‚Bierkeller‘ restaurant. with restaurant. station and the trass caves as well. Engeln directly at the station. Olbrück castle. 5% steep section Oberzissen - Engeln. downhill to the rivers Rhine, Moselle and Ahr. the about 8 km long path around the lake! ses No. 810 & 819 stop right outside the door. connects the castle with our Engeln station.

Wolf’s gorge Bathing area / to Andernach /Koblenz to Andernach /Koblenz zur Burg Olbrück Tönisstein mineral spring Former provost Buchholz Bus line 810 to nach Maria Laach Bus line 810 Camping Lava-Dome Lake Laach Vulkan Brewery MENDIG Engeln Burgbrohl Maria Laach Nice View to Niederzissen Bus line 810 with Lava cellars BROHL B.E. Nice View 9 (64 m) Burgbrohl castle Bunker Kempenich, Bahnhof Engeln Burgbrohl, Nice View Brohlbach Brohltalaue Ost BRENK FUß- ENGELN Bus line 81 Josefsplatz (700 m) Former synagogue (385 m) (459 m) Brenker Straße / Geogarten acidulous mineral spring STEEP HÖLLE Bus line 819 Vulkanstube h (225 m) SECTION 56746 Kempenich-Engeln Brohltalstraße 19 Schweppenburg Trass caves Brohlbac Henk‘s mill Geological MARIA LAACH 56659 Burgbrohl castle OBERZISSEN Phonolite Garden RIEDEN Brohltalbahn

Rhine quarry Radbus 821 Route U SCHWEPPENBURG- WEILER B.E. Outdoor WEIBERN Volkesfeld Rieden Kaiserhalle (159 m) NIEDERZISSEN NIEDERDÜRENBACH forest lake

Tip! Nice View HEILBRUNNEN Mosen mill Brohlbach HAIN pool healing spring BURGBROHL 1 2021 Enquiries and bookings: Claim experience (94 m) BAD TÖNISSTEIN Herchenberg volcano (194 m) to Mosel

Visit the (143 m) A6 Olbrück castle 1 Kapellenstraße 12, 56651 Niederzissen (116 m) Radbus 82 Bürresheim castle BROHL RHEINANLAGEN Bausenberg Former cable car pillar Bus line 819 Vulkanstube Phone: +49 (0) 2636/80303 · (59 m) Nette Enjoy narrow gauge scaleless map volcano Rodder Maar Swingolf course tavern at Engeln [email protected] KEMPENICH MAYEN train rides between to Nice View station! NIEDERLÜTZINGEN Königssee to Monreal / www.vulkan-express.de Bonn to Bad Breisig to Bad Breisig to Monreal / railway line „Vulkan-Expreß“ cycle path hiking path (lake) to Spessart / Niederzissen to Adenau Kaisersesch Rhine and Eifel to Bad Breisig/Bonn to to Spessart / Engeln Burg Eltz / Moselkern Bad Neuenahr Welcome to Brohltal Days of operation 2021 Train Times Discover the volcanic region Laacher See by “Vulkan-Expreß” and bus Our fares Tour packages & combined offers Special Events 2021 Wine & Dine, 25.09. January February March A trip with Brohltalbahn is more than a train ride. It is about pure everyday km Station Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun 31.10. steam trains (tagged red) Local bus lines connecting with our trains at Niederzissen and Engeln run every hour or two hours to further exciting places in the region. Single tickets are available for every section between Brohl and Engeln, Enjoy an evening trip with wine tasting and Mo 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 1 8 15 22 29 Mo Train & River Winter & Spring Trips deceleration, a true technology and nature experience. Join us on a relaxing 0,0 Brohl B.E. dep 09:30 14:101 09:30 09:30 10:30 14:10 but our cheap return tickets are heavily discounted compared to the sepa- dinner. Dagernova wine manufactory will spoil Di 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 2 9 16 23 30 Di Special offer with MS Beethoven 17.01. / 31.01. / 14.02. / 28.02. you with exquisite wines of the Ahr region. trip to the volcanic region of Laacher See with its unique landscape! Mi 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 3 10 17 24 31 Mi 3,3 x Schweppenburg-Heilbr. dep 09:40 14:20 09:40 09:40 10:40 14:20 Operating days Brohl Niederzissen Engeln Maria Laach Mendig rate purchase of two single tickets. Do 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 4 11 18 25 Do 4,2 Bad Tönisstein dep 09:46 14:26 09:46 09:46 10:46 14:26 To Maria Laach Travel by river boat „MS Beethoven“ Winter excursion from Brohl to Oberzissen Fare: € 89 Equipped with slatted wooden seats, the “Vulkan-Expreß” offers a travel Fr 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 5 12 19 26 Fr 5,5 Burgbrohl arr 09:51 14:31 09:51 09:51 10:51 14:31 The most important fares at a glance: from Bonn or Linz to Brohltalbahn. We or Engeln with guided walking tour. Sa 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 6 13 20 27 Sa & Mendig experience of bygone days: A journey by rail, as it used to be in the past Tue – Fri Brohl – Burgbrohl Single: € 6.00 Return: € 7.50 So 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 7 14 21 28 So Burgbrohl dep 09:55 14:35 09:55 09:53 10:55 14:35 09:30 10:20 11:00 11:38 12:00 12:07 pick you up by train at the jetty and Departure: 11:15. and therefore a new experience for a younger generation. A ride in our 7,4 x Weiler B.E. dep 10:02 14:42 10:02 10:00 11:02 14:42 Sat/Sun Brohl – Oberzissen Single: € 9.00 Return: € 11.50 take you to the Eifel hights! Departure Fares: Adults € 14, Children € 6.50 Children & Youth travel free in the “Vulkan-Expreß” on 19.09. April May June 10,2 Niederzissen arr 10:13 14:53 10:13 10:11 11:13 14:53 Today all children and young people enjoy free rides on all trains of the open summer wagon is unforgettable: Enjoy the soft breeze and the pano- No. 810 from Niederzissen 09:30 10:20 11:00 12:38 13:00 13:07 Brohl – Engeln Single: € 12.00 Return: € 15.00 in Bonn (Brassertufer) 10.00 am, ramic view to all sides at a top speed of 20 km/h! Mo 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 Mo Niederzissen dep 10:20 15:00 10:20 10:15 11:20 15:00 Steam boat returns at 08.00 pm. A delicious Train & Brunch Brohltalbahn! Di 6 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 Di 12,0 Oberzissen arr 10:27 15:07 10:27 10:22 11:27 15:07 Family ticket 23.06. / 21.07. / 25.08. / 15.09. / 03.10. Mi 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 Mi 10:30 11:13 11:26 11:57 12:04 lunch aboad the boat is included! On the almost 18 km long line from Brohl at the banks of the Rhine up to Discover the region! Oberzissen dep 10:30 15:10 10:30 10:25 12:00 15:20 No. 819 from Engeln Families with max. 2 adults and up to 3 children (or all their own children) Do 1 8 15 22 29 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 Do The „Vulkan-Expreß“ lifts you from the Rhine up to Eifel heights. At Engeln you Rail festival “120 years of Brohltal- Engeln in the Eifel hills our train crosses several high viaducts and passes Our nine train stations in the Brohl valley are ideal starting points for your Fr 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 Fr 15,7 x Brenk dep 10:46 15:26 10:46 10:41 12:16 15:36 “Freizeitbus Vulkanpark” up to and including 15 years of age save when buying cheap family tickets Package price incl. lunch on board: € 55 Sa 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 Sa 17,5 Engeln arr 11:00 15:40 11:00 10:55 12:30 15:50 will be served a brunch buffet! Departure: 09:30 from Brohl B.E., return trip at bahn” on 09. and 10.10. through a tunnel, just under 100 meters long. And it climbs nearly 400 excursions to discover the Eifel! Whether cycling, hiking or doing leisurely 15:42 15:02 14:31 14:01 13:48 as a return ticket. Family Return ticket (diesel) € 30.00 – Family Return So 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 So Wed + Fri 14:20 from Engeln. Fares: Adults € 35, Children € 17 We are celebrating “120 years of Brohltalbahn” meters! Just listen to the roar of the engine working full power on the 1:20 walks in the volcanic landscape, one of our stations is always nearby! ticket (steam) € 42.00 On Tuesdays like: 06.07. / 13.07. / 20.07. / 27.07. / 17.08. / 31.08. / km Station Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun 31.10. steam trains (tagged red) 14.09. / 28.09. / 26.10.2021 with a large railway festival. You can expect steep section of the line to get the train to Engeln! July August September 16:22 15:42 15:31 15:01 14:48 17,5 Engeln dep 11:30 16:30 14:20 11:15 14:30 16:30 Steam Breakfast on the train: multi-train operation with steam and diesel as Every bikers´ dream: Uphill by train, downhill by bike! Mo 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 Mo Discounts & free rides are available for the following groups of people Book through MS Beethoven · phone +49 (0) 228 22 11 22 15,7 x Brenk dep 11:38 16:38 14:38 11:23 14:38 16:38 09.05. / 30.05. / 20.06. / 11.07. / 01.08. / well as an extensive supporting program. And one must experience – at selected weekends, marked in the timetable – We lift you and your bike by 400 meters from the Rhine to the Eifel Di 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 Di 17:42 17:02 16:30 16:17 15:59 15:46 Children under 6 years free www.ms-beethoven.de Mi 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 Mi 12,0 Oberzissen arr 11:54 16:54 14:54 11:39 14:54 16:54 Tue + Thu 29.08. / 19.09. / 17.10. sm heights at the terminal stop Engeln! Whether you want to cycle back is the sound and power of our more than 100 years old steam engine 11 ! Do 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 Do Oberzissen dep 11:55 16:55 14:55 11:55 15:35 16:55 & Sat/Sun Children from 6 to 15 years: 50 % Fr 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 Fr Tour packages for groups Large Continental Breakfast on the train. Butcher’s buffet, 31.10. to the Rhine, to the Ahr or to the Moselle, it is mostly downhill! Find 10,2 Niederzissen arr 12:01 17:01 15:01 12:01 15:41 17:01 Holders of an Interrail / Eurail Pass: 50 % Find more information on www.vulkan-express.de/en Sa 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 Sa The graphics show a selection of possible connections only. Find more suggestions online on www.vulkan-express.de/en/bus For tour groups, we offer more attractive combined offers such as a visit to Enjoy while travelling! Departure: 09:30 from Travel with us to Engeln station at the end of our season and enjoy a rich buffet suggestions for the different trips and facts about our free bike trans- So 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 So Niederzissen dep 12:02 17:02 15:02 12:02 15:42 17:02 Overnight guests with a VRM Guest Ticket: 20 % the Maria Laach monastery or the Andernach cold water geyser. Find more Brohl B.E., return trips at 11:30 or 16:30. with loads of meat (carvery) – fresh from the butcher´s shop! Your Brohltalbahn crew portation service on www.vulkan-express.de/en/bike 7,4 x Weiler B.E. dep 12:12 17:12 15:12 12:12 15:52 17:12 All buses are public services offered by Verkehrsbetriebe Mittelrhein (VMR). Tickets are available directly from the bus driver. Holders of VRM MobilCard: 20 % Fares: Adults € 26, Children € 12. Fares: Adults € 32 / Children € 17 October November December information on our website at 5,5 Burgbrohl arr 12:19 17:19 15:19 12:19 15:59 17:19 Ask for the attractive mini group ticket. More information about timetables & fares on www.vrminfo.de. Holders of the guest card Bad Breisig or Ahrtal: 20 % Hike through the volcanic region Laacher See! http://vulkan-express.de/en/timetable/gruppenanmeldung Mo 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 6 13 20 27 Mo Burgbrohl dep 12:20 17:20 15:20 12:20 16:00 17:20 Pre-registered groups of 10 or more persons: 10 – 20 % Recommended are the different sections of the well signposted Di 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 Di 4,2 Bad Tönisstein dep 12:25 17:25 15:25 12:25 16:05 17:25 Beer tasting evening on 08.05. Roasted Geese meal, 28.11. Mi 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 Mi To Bürresheim Holders of VRM-SchülerPlusTicket: free 3,3 x Schweppenburg-Heilbr. dep 12:29 17:29 15:29 12:29 16:09 17:29 Exclusive evening trip with beer tasting in Engeln station. The beer sommeliers “Eifelleiter” that leads e.g. from Engeln to Adenau and to Niederzissen Do 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 Do Operating days Brohl Engeln Rieden forest lake Bürresheim castle Mayen Recommendation: Vulkanstube tavern at the terminus Engeln Enjoy a special meal – roasted geese – 0,0 Brohl B.E. arr 12:421 17:421 15:42 12:42 16:22 17:42 castle & Mayen Travelling on your birthday: free from Vulkan Brewery in Mendig will spoil you with high-quality beers from lager and Bad Breisig. In ´lower Brohltal´ a circular walk on “Volcano and Fr 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 Fr at the beginning of Advent and join us at Sa 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 Sa The Vulkanstube tavern offers to IPA. High quality dinner included. Departure: 18:15. Fare: € 89 panorama trail” from the stations in Weiler and Burgbrohl or a tour 1 = To connect with the river boat on Tuesdays (see page 8), our station Brohl Rheinanlagen is served Sat/Sun Supplements the cozy Burgbrohl train station. So 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 So 09:30 11:00 11:40 11:50 12:06 12:23 you a wide range of drinks on the Traumpfad “Höhlen- und Schluchtensteig” through the `Wolfs- additionally by the noon and afternoon trains. For travelling on steam trains and / or first class coaches an extra of max. Departure: 09:30 from Brohl B.E. x = Request stops: Please indicate to the train crew at least one stop before if you want to alight there! as well as freshly baked Mill experience in Brohltal Steam € 4 (per person and ride) is charged. Children pay half the supplement. Fares: Adults € 45 / children € 20 schlucht` (wolf’s gorge) near Bad Tönisstein are highly recommended! On days marked yellow with a red All trains with free bicycle and luggage transport as well as inexpensive drinks service. No. 821 from Engeln 10:30 12:30 13:05 13:40 14:06 14:23 cakes. For tour groups also on 27.06. pre-booked lunches (to your frame the afternoon trains operate „Radbus Nettetal“ Tickets are available at Brohl B.E. station or, if boarding the train on route, Discover the last operating water mill of the Public buses will take you further! as steam trains. Winter trains Winter 26.12. 31.12. St. Nicholas Trains choice!) are served. The din- For all events a reservation is required! (with bike trailer, directly from the ticket inspector / guard. Please note: On trains only cash region. Includes guided walk and rustic food. You can also reach other touristic highlights by public bus from our Brohl B.E. dep. 11:15 11:15 10:15 09:30 12:30 15:30 17:42 16:30 15:40 14:55 14:43 14:30 ing room can also be rented Verkehrsbüro Brohltal „Vulkan-Expreß“ Rail festival with special timetable www.radbusse.de) Sat/Sun payments available. Fares: Adults € 49, Children € 20 Engeln and Niederzissen train stations. Information can be found on For more information about our winter service see our separate winter flyer or visit for private parties. Contact us! Kapellenstraße 12 · 56651 Niederzissen · Phone +49 (0) 26 36 8 03 03, pages 5 and 6 and on www.vulkan-express.de/en/bus www.vulkan-express.de © studiogstock – freepik.com www.vulkan-express.de · [email protected] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10