The municipality of Kehrig with its 1,210 inhabitants, is situated in a scenic location near the river Elz and offers many possibilities for hikers and cyclists with its beautiful views. Particularly worth seeing are the restored monastery ruins of Mädburg, which can be reached via the slate hiking trail, for example, as well as the parish church of St. Kastor and St. Katharina in the centre of the village.
The community of Weiler is idyllically located between the town of Mayen and the Nürburgring. The hamlet flows on the outskirts and the Karbach on the eastern boundary. The Niederelz district further south is affected by Wiesbach and Elz. Together the two places have about 480 inhabitants.
The municipality of Kottenheim , with a population of around 2700, is known for mining Basatlava and Tuffstein until the late 1980s. Testimonies of this time include the "Kottenheimer Winnfeld". Today, the inhabitants benefit from an intact infrastructure and a lively club life, with popular events such as the "Kröbbelchesfest".
Geographically, the municipality of Shepherds with its approximately 270 inhabitants lies in the middle of the community of Vordereifel. In the centre of the village is the Apollonia Chapel.
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Ortsgemeinde Herresbach
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The approximately 510 inhabitants of the municipality, surrounded by forests, meadows and fields, appreciate the central location in the heart of the Eifel. The immediate proximity to the Nürburgring, the Ahr, the Rhine and moselle as well as the "Hohe Acht" (747 m), the highest elevation of the Eifel, offers an ideal environment for motorsport fans as well as those seeking relaxation.