Two hikers on a path at Eichholzmaar in the Eifel. The Maarsee lake and green landscape in the background. A bench stands at the edge of the path., © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
  • Distance: 10.5 km
  • Duration: 3:0 h
  • Difficulty: medium

Volcanoes, Maars & water springs (South) Geo-Roundtrip Duppach

Duppach

At Eichholzmaar, the northernmost water-filled maar in the Eifel, two attractive adventure circuits (approx. 10 km per loop) have been created. Three ferruginous springs with refreshing mineral water, rare birds and plants, the impressive volcanic garden in Steffeln and the Knauf adventure forge in Duppach are just some of the many attractions along the two circuits.

The Eichholzmaar is an impressive yet quiet place of power at the centre of the circular routes, where the gorse blooms in spring and rare water and meadow birds can be observed all year round. The adventure circular trail takes in the Duppacher Drees, Steffelner Drees and Aueler Drees, three ferruginous springs with refreshing mineral water. A volcanological highlight is undoubtedly the Steffeln volcanic garden. But the impressive cut of a tufa ring below the church in Steffeln and the Knauf adventure smithy in Duppach are also worthwhile destinations along the way.

Great distant views await hikers at the "Eifelblick Heilert", on the Duppacher Höhe and at the Steffeln Volcano Garden. As a bonus, there is a griffin's head from Roman times at the Roman excavation site Duppach Weiermühle, when a magnificent Villa Rustica was located on the banks of the Duppacher Weiher Maar, which was probably filled with water at the time, only 800 m from the Roman Trier - Cologne trunk road running along the heights.

Parking spaces to access the adventure loops can be found in Steffeln, Duppach, at the Steffeln Volcano Garden and at Eichholzmaar.

Tip: At the Vulkanhotel Steffelberg and the Landgasthof Sünnen in Steffeln you can enjoy typical regional dishes and replenish your energy reserves after a strenuous hike.

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  • Volcanic Eifel Trails logo: stylized maar in green and blue on a yellow background, with the text 'Volcanic Eifel Trails' and 'Maars & Volcanoes'., © Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land
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Ferienwohnung Haus Handwerk

Wohnzimmer, © Alois Handwerk
Dear Guests, Welcome to Duppach in the beautiful Vulkaneifel region. Our house is situated on a small hill, surrounded by our green garden on the edge of the village. Come and relax, enjoy the view and explore nearby walks, bike rides and places of interest.The 90 sqm big appartment with a balcony has its own entrance door, is located on the first floor of the house and was renovated in 2020. Its features are: spacious kitchen/dining area spacious lounge bathroom with large shower master bedroom with double/queen bed bedroom with two single beds south-facing balcony (33 sqm) Further, it provides the following: Wifi, TV and radio fully equipped kitchen and bathroom baby bed, high chair, baby changing unit free parking Check in is from 4 pm onwards and check out no later than 10 am. Daily charges include everything, no additional charges will apply. The nearest shops are in Gerolstein, Hillesheim and Prüm (10 - 15 kilometres from Duppach) A LITTLE BIT ABOUT DUPPACH AND THE SURROUNDING AREADuppach is a typical Eifel village, with a church, a pub, surrounded by fields, forests and streams. More information can be found here.The nearby hill top 'Heilert' offers vast views across the entire area. There are plenty of opportunities for short and long walks and tracks, some of which are branded and sign-posted.A nearby (2 km) archeological site from roman times showcases a roman style house and small information centre.The smallest maar (volcanic lake) of the region, the Eichholzmaar, is situated close to the village.Our village has its own mineral water spring, free to access by anyone who would like a refreshing drink or fill up their water bottles.The famous "Adenauervilla" by the late German chancellor Konrad Adenauer can be viewed on a walk through the forest.It is worth exploring nearby destinations beyond Duppach too, e.g. the Adler- und Wolfspark in Pelm, the Eifel zoo in Lüneback, Dreimühlen waterfall, many vulcanic hills and maars, castles and castle ruins, the Nürburgring and much more. The region is a great for cycling of various kinds. Long distance road biking, mountain biking through the forests and fields, and cycling along dedicated cycleways on repurposed railway lines.We are more than happy to provide you with more information on these various activities and attractions and look forward to answering any further questions you may have. Details ansehen
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Start:

Hiking parking lot am Eichholzmaar

Destination:

Hiking parking lot am Eichholzmaar

Distance: 10.5 km

Duration: 3:0 h

Difficulty: medium

Tour-type: Hiking

Ascent: 227 m

Descent: 227 m

Features:

  • Round trip
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Vulkane, Maare & Dreese (Süd) Geo-Rundweg Duppach

L24
54597 Duppach
Phone: 06591/ 13 3000

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