Best partially-paved trails in Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark

Official 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

This 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...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Vulkaneifel Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Dreimühlen waterfall near Üxheim is considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Eifel. Overgrown with moss, the water of the Mühlenbach stream falls between four and six metres into the Ahnbach stream. But this circular hiking trail not only attracts visitors with the natural monument of the Dreimühlen waterfall. The route also enchants with beautiful views over the Eifel and a castle ruin from...

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Family-friendly circular trail in the Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark, Rhineland-Palatinate. A short walk from the "Center Parcs Eifel" holiday park to Sassen. The route runs through open landscapes the whole time (little shade in summer). A worthwhile detour leads to the Eifel-Guck observation tower, which offers great panoramic views of the Vulkaneifel and the Hochkelberg. Highlights of the hike: - Eifel-Guck observation tower - Idyllic open landscapes - Views over the Vulkaneifel

Beautiful 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

Panoramic, varied hiking trail in Sassen, Rhineland-Palatinate. This themed circular trail leads hikers along numerous historical sites in the region. These include the basalt mill and the Dreeser mill. Highlights of the tour: - Themed trail with a focus on history - Beautiful forest trails - Hiking at Heilbachsee lake

Panoramic hiking trail around the Schalkenmehren maar in Rhineland-Palatinate This route leads directly around the famous Schalkenmehrener Maar near Schalkenmehren. On the eastern part of the route, it runs alongside the lake's wetlands. Highlights: - View of the Schalkenmehren maar - Wetlands by the lake - Level hiking route

Beautiful hiking trail along the Meerfelder Maar near Manderscheid, Rhineland-Palatinate This hiking trail runs along the Meerfelder Maar and up the Mosenberg, offering beautiful views of the lake as well as impressive insights into the natural landscapes of the volcanic Eifel. Highlights: - Hiking along the Meerfelder Maar - Windsborn crater - View from the Mosenberg

Beautiful circular route around the Himmerod Monastery in Rhineland-Palatinate This route runs around Himmerod Monastery and partly on the course of the Eifelsteig long-distance hiking trail. There are a number of beautiful ponds on the north-western part of the route and at the monastery. There are also refreshment stops along the route. Highlights: - Himmerod Monastery - Hiking on the Eifelsteig trail - Various ponds near Eichelhütte