Best camping trails in Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark
The Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark is located between Bad Bertrich near the Moselle and Ormont on the Belgian border. This is an extraordinary and exciting part of the earth's surface in terms of geological history. The "adventure of volcanism" takes shape in the Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark.
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- 4.5 (126)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrIdyllic circular route through the Dauner Maare nature reserve near Daun, Rhineland-Palatinate An unforgettable hike to the landmarks of the Eifel - the Maaren, whose funnel-shaped craters were created by steam eruptions. The route leads around the Gemündener Maar, the Weinfelder Maar and the Schalkenmehrener Maar and offers wonderful views of this unusual natural landscape. There are places to stop for refreshments at the starting point. The route can be reached by bus and train as well as...
- 4.4 (72)·Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrUnique circular hiking trail around the three Daun maars in Rhineland-Palatinate This route around the Daun maars starts at the Schalkenmehren bus stop and then leads around the three unique volcanic lakes in several loops. Highlights: - Mäuseberg viewpoint with drone tower - Gemündener Maar natural outdoor pool - Daun forest café - Dauner Maare nature reserve
- 4.4 (39)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic hiking trail around the Drei Mahre in Rhineland-Palatinate This hiking trail runs around two of the three Daun maars through the Daun maars nature reserve and offers wonderful views of the unique natural landscapes. Highlights: - View of the Weinfeld and Schalkenmehren maars - Daun maars nature reserve
- 4.7 (47)·Hard·22.9 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrThis route is stage 11 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts in Daun and ends in Manderscheid. The path leads from the spa gardens up to the famous Daun Maars: the Gemündener, Weinfelder, and Schalkenmehrener Maar. From the Dronke Tower, hikers enjoy views over the volcanic craters before following the course of the Lieser river through secluded forests, eventually reaching the impressive Manderscheid...
- 4.5 (38)·Hard·21.6 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route is stage 9 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts on the historic town walls of Hillesheim and ends in Gerolstein. The path leads through the Bolsdorfer Tälchen valley up to the Rother Kopf volcano, where ancient millstone caves and a lava quarry can be explored. Hikers traverse the Gerolstein Dolomites—a fossilized coral reef—passing the Buchenloch cave and the Papenkaule dry crater before...
- 4.3 (37)·Hard·20.8 km·Est. 6–7 hrOfficial hiking trail from Ulmen to Cochem in Rhineland-Palatinate This route is an official hiking trail of Mosellandtouristik GmbH and leads from Ulmener Maar in Ulmen to Cochem. The route always follows the course of the wildly beautiful River Endert. Highlights: - Göbelsmühle restaurant - Winneberg ruins - Cochem Imperial Castle - Cochem cable car - Campsite in Cochem
- 4.6 (28)·Hard·26.9 km·Est. 8–9 hrImpressive geological circular route in the Eifel, near Manderscheid, Rhineland-Palatinate. Under the motto “Maars, castles and primeval nature”, this hike leads through the Volcanic Eifel. Maars are hollows of volcanic origin. Depending on the preferences, it can be divided into 2 day hikes, but can also be explored in one go. It starts in Manderscheid with, at best, good footwear. On this tour into the volcanic past, exertion, but also many geophysical features and unique natural gems can...
- 4.3 (20)·Moderate·13.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Schalkenmehrener Maar, the Gemündener Maar and the Weinfelder Maar are known as the eyes of the Eifel. The Drei Maare-Lieserpfad-Üdersdorfer Mühle circular trail leads along these three Daun maars. But that's not all: the Weinfeld chapel and the drone tower on the Mäuseberg (view!) are also located along the trail, which partly follows the popular premium hiking trails "Lieserpfad" and...
- 4.5 (28)·Moderate·13.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful hike in the Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route leads in a wide loop around the famous three maars near Schalkenmehren - the Gemündener Maar, the Weinfelder Maar and the Schalkenmehrener Maar. Highlights of the route: - View over the three volcanic maars near Schalkenmehren - Stop for refreshments in Schalkenmehren - Drone tower on the Mäuseberg - View over the Vulkaneifel
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best trail to hike for camping in Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for camping in Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark is Eifel Maars, which has a 4.5 star rating from 126 reviews. This trail is 10.1 km long with an elevation gain of 370 m.
What is the longest camping trail in Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest camping trail in Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark is Eifelsteig [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 309.8 km long.
How many camping trails are in Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark?
There are 48 camping trails in Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark.These camping trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 699 AllTrails community reviews.
Which camping trail has the most elevation gain in Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark?
Eifelsteig [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain for camping trails with 9,218 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Kylltal-Radweg: Losheim nach Trier, which has 2,254 m of elevation gain.
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