Best camping trails in Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark

Idyllic loop 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 by car...

Unique circular hiking trail around the three Dauner Maare in Rhineland-Palatinate This route around the Dauner Maare begins at the Schalkenmehren bus stop and then leads in several laps around the three unique volcanic lakes. Highlights: - Mäuseberg lookout point with Dronketurm - Gemündener Maar natural swimming pool - Waldcafe Daun - Dauner Maare nature reserve

Panoramic hiking trail around the Drei Mahre in Rhineland-Palatinate This hiking trail runs around two of the three Dauner Maare through the nature reserve Dauner Maare and offers beautiful views of the unique natural landscapes. Highlights: - View of the Weinfelder and Schalkenmehrener Maar - Dauner Maare nature reserve

This 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...

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...

Official hiking trail from Ulmen to Cochem in Rhineland-Palatinate This route is an official hiking trail of Mosellandtouristik GmbH and leads from the Ulmener Maar in Ulmen to Cochem. The route always leads along the course of the wild and beautiful river Endert. Highlights: - Restaurant Göbelsmühle - Winneberg ruins - Reichsburg Cochem - Cochem cable car - Campsite in Cochem

Impressive geological loop 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 be...

Beautiful hike in the Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route leads in a wide loop around the well-known three maars near Schalkenmehren - the Gemuendener 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 - Dronketurm on Mäuseberg - View over the volcanic Eifel

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Popular loop trail in the Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Schalkenmehrener Maar, the Gemuendener Maar and the Weinfelder Maar are also called the eyes of the Eifel. The Drei Maare-Lieserpfad-Uedersdorfer Muehle loop trail leads along these three Dauner Maare. But that's not all: the Weinfeld chapel and the Dronketurm on the Maeuseberg (views!) are also on the path, some of which runs along the popular premium hiking trails "Lieserpfad" and "Eifelsteig". Highlights...