Best long trails in Gerolstein
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Explore the most popular long 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 (40)·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 (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
- 4.9 (4)·Moderate·42 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrStage 2 of the Kyll Valley Cycle Route: "Bubbling springs and mysterious legends". This sporty stage, which leads from Gerolstein to Bitburg-Erdorf, starts with a refreshing sip from the Helenenquelle spring. The route has its first highlight near Birresborn: The adventure loop around Kopp leads to the 200-year-old "Adam and Eve" pine trees and the ice and millstone caves. It is said that the caves used to serve as "natural refrigerators", as they were sometimes freezing cold until spring....
- Hard·49.4 km·Est. 14.5–16 hrBeautiful 2-day hike from Gerolstein to Kyllburg. Start at Gerolstein railway station. Day stage to Erntehof -25km-(guesthouse+inn) or to St.Thomas -30km- (Pension Schmitz, no restaurant in town! but delicious evening meal in guesthouse) or depart via railway station. The next day to Kyllburg via Wilseker in the Kyll loop back to Kyllburg. You should take enough to drink and eat with you. Route from "Eifel Mehrtagestouren" (Eifel multi-day tours), incorrect information on the 1st map and the...