Best trails near West Eifel Volcanic Field
4.3(554 reviews)
West Eifel Volcanic Field: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 14 trails will get you there, including hiking and camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. West Eifel Volcanic Field: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 14 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near West Eifel Volcanic Field are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (151)·Moderate·4.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrTour 32 from the "ADAC Eifel" hiking guide. This circular hiking trail starts at the Gemündener Maar car park in Daun-Gemünden. Along the entire route, there is only one slightly steeper ascent on the way to the Dronketurm tower, from where you have a magnificent view of the surrounding volcanic landscape of the Daun maars. At the end of this tour, we recommend a detour to the Daun Wildlife Park. Highlights of the hike: - War memorial - Gemünden maar - Weinfeld church - Weinfeld maar (maar...
- 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 (74)·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...
- 4.7 (49)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrA varied hike that leads along the Dauner Haare. This popular circular trail combines the so-called "eyes of the Eifel". Over a varied 11 kilometres, you can see the water-filled hairs, fens and the dry maar. The beautiful landscape with its gentle, green hills and deep blue hair enchants every hiker. The following highlights are on the route: - Schalkenmehren maar - Schalkenmehren maar cross - Weinfelder Maar - Dronke tower - Gemünden maar - Winkelbach mineral spring The route follows the...
- 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
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near West Eifel Volcanic Field?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near West Eifel Volcanic Field. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 12 hiking trails, 6 trail running trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near West Eifel Volcanic Field?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near West Eifel Volcanic Field is Daun – Rund um die Kraterseen, which has a 4.4 star rating from 151 reviews. This trail is 4.3 km long with an elevation gain of 171 m.
What is the longest trail near West Eifel Volcanic Field?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near West Eifel Volcanic Field is Eifel MTB – The Eifel in Focus. This trail is estimated to be 44.3 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near West Eifel Volcanic Field?
West Eifel Volcanic Field: With an ascent of 1,249 m, Eifel MTB – The Eifel in Focus has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is HeimatSpur Großer Dauner with 891 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near West Eifel Volcanic Field?
The most popular and difficult trail near West Eifel Volcanic Field is Eifelsteig Stage 11: Daun - Manderscheid with a 4.7-star rating from 47 reviews.
