Best trails near Papenkaule
4.5(317 reviews)
Want to check out Papenkaule from the trail? Good news: 9 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. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Papenkaule are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (123)·Moderate·4.9 mi·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 natural 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 shallow...
- 4.4 (53)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hike in the Vulkaneifel Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. This hiking trail, which is characterized by castles and caves, leads from the “Unter den Dolomiten” car park past Munterley and Buchenlochhoehle to Kasselburg and back via Hustley. Highlights of the hike: - Munterley - Hustley - Beech Hole Cave - Kasselburg
- 4.6 (39)·Moderate·3.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrA wonderful tour, also suitable for children. Parking is cheap (€ 1 per day) in the large car park near the train station. Once you have overcome the incline in the direction of Gerolstein, you can expect a great view of fields. The streets can no longer be heard. We recommend taking a break at the 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·13.4 mi·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·4.2 mi·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·11.4 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrBeautiful hiking trail around Gerolstein in Rhineland-Palatinate From Gerolstein, this hiking trail leads south to the Dietzenlay basalt plateau and then via Gees - past the Kyll river and the Kasselburg animal park - to the Munterley, which towers over Gerolstein. Highlights: - Hiking along the River Kyll - Gerolstein Castle - View from the basalt plateau Dietzenley - Eagle and Wolf Park Kasselburg
- 4.2 (20)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrRocky circular hiking trail along the Gerolsteiner Dolomites in Rhineland-Palatinate There are refreshment stops along the route and it is easily accessible by bus and train. Highlights: - numerous rock formations - Celto-Roman cult site "Juddekirchhof" - View of Munterley and the Auberg
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Papenkaule?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Papenkaule. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 9 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Papenkaule?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Papenkaule is Gerolsteiner Felsenpfad (Vulcan Eifel Trails), which has a 4.4 star rating from 123 reviews. This trail is 4.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,007 ft.
What is the longest trail near Papenkaule?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Papenkaule is Gerolstein - Hinterhausen. This trail is estimated to be 13.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Papenkaule?
Papenkaule: With an ascent of 2,598 ft, 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 2,227 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Papenkaule?
The most popular and difficult trail near Papenkaule is Eifelsteig Stage 9: Hillesheim - Gerolstein with a 4.5-star rating from 39 reviews.
