© Community of Berkoth
Discover Berkoth in the southern Eifel!
Berkoth, an idyllic village in the Eifel district of Bitburg-Prüm in Rhineland-Palatinate, is picturesquely situated in the Eifel and, in addition to the main village of Berkoth, includes the district of Burscheid with the residential area of Itzfelderhof and the hamlet of Luppertsseifen. The first documented mention of the village dates back to 1389, although it was probably founded around 1100. The name "Berkoth" is derived from "Bergroden" or "Birkenroden".
Public facilities:
Berkoth has a village hall and a children's playground.
Sights and culture:
- Chapel of St. Fabian and Sebastian: The original chapel was built during the Thirty Years' War and destroyed during the French Revolution. Between 1965 and 1967, a new chapel was built on a different site, which today forms the religious center of the village.
Nature and leisure:
- Hiking and cycling tours: The area around Berkoth offers numerous hiking and cycling trails through rolling hills, dense forests and picturesque valleys. Particularly recommended is the circular hiking trail of the Southern Eifel Nature Park No. 29, which leads through various stream valleys up to the heights of Scheuern.
Traditional events:
- Village festivals: Berkoth cultivates its traditions with village festivals and traditional events. Current dates and events are announced on the municipality's official website.
Experience the harmonious combination of history, culture and nature in Berkoth and be enchanted by the idyllic landscape of the southern Eifel!