Best forest trails in Gerolstein
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Gerolstein with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.4 (117)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Gerolsteiner Felsenpfad is one of the Vulkaneifel trails and forms the northern section of the Gerolsteiner-Dolomiten-Acht. As you hike along very unspoilt forest paths lined with mighty rock formations, there are always great views over the Volcanic Eifel and Gerolstein. The Gerolstein Dolomites, as the rock formations of the Gerolstein limestone basin are collectively known, date back to a...
- 4.5 (49)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hike in the Vulkaneifel Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. This circular trail, which is characterised by castles and caves, leads from the "Unter den Dolomiten" car park past Munterley and Buchenlochhöhle to Kasselburg and back again via Hustley. Highlights of the hike: - Munterley - Hustley - Buchenloch Cave - Kassel Castle
- 4.6 (36)·Moderate·5.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrA wonderful tour, also suitable for children. Parking is cheap (€1 per day) in the large car park near the station. Once you have conquered the ascent towards Gerolstein, you can expect a fantastic view of the fields. The roads are no longer audible. We recommend taking a break at Juddekirchhof with a view of the fields. The Buchenlochhöhle cave is not very big, but it is nice to explore with a torch.
- 4.4 (44)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrOfficial hiking trail through forest areas near Gerolstein in Rhineland-Palatinate The circular trail runs through the wooded area south-east of Gerolstein. This trail offers views of the Löwenburg castle and from the Dietzenley tower. The trail symbol is a yellow sign with a stylised maar framed in green. The texts read "Vulkaneifel-Pfade" and "Gerolsteiner Keltenpfad". Highlights: - View of the Löwenburg castle - Gerolstein Castle - View from the Dietzenley Tower
- 4.4 (39)·Hard·24.5 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrThis route is stage 10 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts in Gerolstein and ends in Daun. The path leads from the Helenenquelle spring up to the Löwenburg ruins and over the 618-meter-high Dietzenley with its observation tower. Hikers pass the village of Neroth and ascend the 652-meter-high Nerother Kopf, characterized by ancient tree roots and volcanic craters, before reaching the stage destination of...
- 4.2 (19)·Hard·18.3 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrBeautiful hiking trail around Gerolstein in Rhineland-Palatinate From Gerolstein, this hiking trail leads southwards to the Dietzenlay basalt plateau and then via Gees - past the Kyll river and the Kasselburg animal park - to the Munterley, which towers above Gerolstein. Highlights: - Hiking along the Kyll river - Gerolstein Castle - View from the Dietzenley basalt plateau - Kasselburg Eagle and Wolf Park
- 4.2 (19)·Moderate·6.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Vulkaneifel, Rhineland-Palatinate. This beautiful and all in all easy to walk loop trail north of Gerolstein leads to some great vantage points of the Gerolstein Dolomites. The region around Gerolstein is known for its rugged rock formations - including the Munterley, to which this hike leads. Highlights of the hike: - Munterley - Buchenloch - Papenkaule
- 4.2 (20)·Moderate·10.5 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrRocky circular hiking trail along the Gerolstein Dolomites in Rhineland-Palatinate There are refreshment stops along the route and it is easily accessible by bus and train. Highlights: - Numerous rock formations - Celtic-Roman cult site "Juddekirchhof" - View from Munterley and the Auberg
- 4.2 (4)·Moderate·7.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrLeisurely walk in the Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is a very relaxed circular walk, roughly half of which runs through fields and the other half through the forest. A slightly longer but not very steep ascent awaits in the direction of the Eichensuhr hunting lodge. Highlights of the route: - Varied field and forest paths - Hinterhausen forest holiday park with petting zoo
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Gerolstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Gerolstein is Gerolstein - Kyllburg inklusive Kyllschleife. This trail is estimated to be 49.4 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Gerolstein?
Gerolstein: With an ascent of 1,517 m, Gerolstein - Kyllburg inklusive Kyllschleife has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Eifelsteig Stage 10: Gerolstein - Daun with 917 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Gerolstein?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Gerolstein is Eifelsteig Stage 10: Gerolstein - Daun with a 4.4-star rating from 39 reviews.