Best trails near Rother Kopf
4.6(44 reviews)
Want to check out Rother Kopf from the trail? Good news: 3 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 3 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Rother Kopf are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 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 (3)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrStarting from the quiet shores of the Gerolstein Reservoir, this scenic trail winds upward through open fields and patches of forest in the Vulkaneifel region. The route leads past the historic Heimatpfad educational path before reaching the Rother Kopf volcanic cone. Here, ancient millstone caves tell stories of stone quarrying dating back to Roman times. These cool underground caverns were even used to store ice for historical summits. Bringing a flashlight allows for exploring the shadowy...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Rother Kopf?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Rother Kopf is Eifelsteig Stage 9: Hillesheim - Gerolstein, which has a 4.5 star rating from 39 reviews. This trail is 13.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,073 ft.
What is the longest trail near Rother Kopf?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Rother Kopf is Gerolstein - Hinterhausen. This trail is estimated to be 13.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Rother Kopf?
Rother Kopf: 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 Eifelsteig Stage 9: Hillesheim - Gerolstein with 2,073 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Rother Kopf?
The most popular and difficult trail near Rother Kopf is Eifelsteig Stage 9: Hillesheim - Gerolstein with a 4.5-star rating from 39 reviews.
