Best trails near Munterley
4.5(315 reviews)
Munterley: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 8 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. Munterley: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Munterley are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.4 (123)·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...
- 4.4 (53)·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 (39)·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.
- 4.5 (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...
- 4.3 (20)·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 (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
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Munterley?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Munterley. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Munterley?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Munterley is Gerolsteiner Felsenpfad (Vulcan Eifel Trails), which has a 4.4 star rating from 123 reviews. This trail is 7.9 km long with an elevation gain of 307 m.
What is the longest trail near Munterley?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Munterley is Gerolstein - Hinterhausen. This trail is estimated to be 22.2 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Munterley?
Munterley: With an ascent of 792 m, Gerolstein - Hinterhausen has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rund um Gerolstein with 679 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Munterley?
The most popular and difficult trail near Munterley is Eifelsteig Stage 9: Hillesheim - Gerolstein with a 4.5-star rating from 39 reviews.
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