Best trails near Burg Gerolstein
4.2(149 reviews)
Burg Gerolstein: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 6 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Burg Gerolstein: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Gerolstein are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (45)·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
- 4.6 (39)·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...
- 4.4 (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
- 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...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Gerolstein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Gerolstein. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Gerolstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Gerolstein is Gerolsteiner Keltenpfad, which has a 4.3 star rating from 45 reviews. This trail is 8.9 km long with an elevation gain of 333 m.
What is the longest trail near Burg Gerolstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Gerolstein is Gerolstein - Kyllburg inklusive Kyllschleife. This trail is estimated to be 49.4 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Gerolstein?
Burg Gerolstein: With an ascent of 1,517 m, Gerolstein - Kyllburg inklusive Kyllschleife has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Eifelsteig Stage 10: Gerolstein - Daun with 917 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Gerolstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Gerolstein is Eifelsteig Stage 9: Hillesheim - Gerolstein with a 4.6-star rating from 39 reviews.