Between volcanic cones, bubbling springs, mysterious caves and historic castles, you will find ideal excursion destinations for adventures with your four-legged friend. Breathe in the clear Eifel air, feel the power of the elements and enjoy real freedom on two and four legs.
The volcanic crater Arensberg (also called Arnulphusberg).
Until far into the 19th century millstone were carved out in the caves. But the caves also were used as natural "refrigerators". In the winter time they were equipped with ice and snow so that cooling conditions kept the cold far into the summer.
Leisure time - The recreation area ''Bolsdorfer Tälchen''
A 7,000-year-old highmoor that makes hikers and nature lovers hearts beat faster.
In the Middle Ages, Glaadt was even more important than Jünkerath, which at that time was only a hut settlement. For this reason, the counts of Blankenheim built a castle there in the 13th century, which was rebuilt into a magnificent hunting lodge at the beginning of the 17th century. However, a lightning strike in the 18th century caused it to burn to the ground.
The ruins of the castle Freudenkoppe on the Nerother Kopf is throughout the year open. You can't reach the ruins directly with the car!
The ruins of the medieval Löwenburg Castle are towering high above the City of Gerolstein. The Castle is open all year round and offers a wonderful view over Gerolstein, the dolomites massif and the kyll valley. Every two years the castle-actors stage an open-air theatre within the historical walls.
The castle ruins is located in the Ahbachtal and discovered for the first time in 1272.
The Duppacher Drees lies in the nature reserve Duppacher Maar
Idyllically located between the two Eifel towns of Steffeln and Duppach on the volcanic path and the "Vulkane, Maare & Dreese" circular trail, the Eichholzmaar with a diameter of approx. 120 m and a maximum depth of 3 m is the smallest and northernmost water-filled Maar of the Eifel.
Der Eifelblick " Auf Heilert"liegt auf 612 Metern und bietet einen eindrucksvollen Blick bis zum Nürburgring und Bad Münstereifel.
Outstanding and spectacular view.
Excellent and spectacular views.
Outstanding and spectacular view.
The Eifel-Blick Leudersdorf offers hikers an extensive panorama. You can look directly over Leudersdorf, a district of Üxheim in the Hillesheim region, all the way to the Ahütte industrial estate in the Ahrbach valley.
The Natural History Museum in the old town hall of Gerolstein is on the trail of nature. In addition to minerals, rocks and fossils from the region, there are also exhibits from the prehistoric and early history as well as the most species-rich collection of butterflies in the Eifel.
The rocks “Hustley”, “Munterley”, “Drohende Ley”, “Große Kanzel” and “Auberg” shape the cityscape from afar and form Gerolstein’s landmark. The most famous peak of the Gerolstein Dolomites is the "Munterley" - with an altitude of 482 meters.
The Dreimühlen waterfall is probably the most interesting waterfall in the Eifel. It was formed from limestone deposits of three spring tributaries of the Ahbach. Due to the constant deposition, the sinter bank is constantly "growing", which is where the name "growing waterfall" comes from.
The Helenenquelle on the Kyll Cycle Path near Gerolstein Town Hall is a popular resting place for cyclists and hikers. The fresh mineral water comes from a depth of approx. 90 m and can be drunk free of charge from April-October from the brass tap. Here it is worth taking a break and the park is ideal for a small picnic in nature.
Visit the Kurpark in the heart of Stadtkyll!
The three caves are located at Mühlenberg, north of Hohenfels-Essingen.
A mineral spring with CO2-containing water.
The millstone caves are located northwest of Gerolstein, between the districts Müllenborn and Roth. For those who want to get really deep insights into the interior of the volcano Eifel, a visit to the Mühlstein caves is a must.
The quaternary volcano Goldberg, northeast of the municipality Ormont, is the northwesternmost foothill of the quaternary volcanic field in the Westeifel.The volcano is 649.1 meters above normal zero. The Goldberg was formed about 10 to 11,000 years ago in two eruptions. First, a large ash cone was formed. The second eruption phase began after a short time, which at first exploded the top of the old cinder cone with a strong explosion. Then again a cinder cone was built up on the leftovers and the activity ceased after a certain time.
The visitor's magnet with its detailed geological phenomena around volcanism.
The volcanic activity on Munterley has had several eruptions, the most notable being the crater of Papenkaule. The volcanic crater is about 80 m wide and 20 m deep. Today, the Papenkaule is a top-class geo- and biotope.
De XXL-bank bij Berlingen biedt bezoekers een adembenemend uitzicht over het prachtige landschap en de Kasselburg in Pelm.
The XXL bench near Kerschenbach offers visitors a beautiful view over the beautiful landscape around Kerschenbach and the adjacent holiday village.
A highlight on the Bertrada Tour hiking trail is the XXL bench. From here you have a wonderful view of the magnificent Eifel around Birresborn and of the extinct volcano Kalem.
Enjoy the impressive distant view of the beautiful Eifel landscape from the XXL bench in Walsdorf.