Eishöhlen im Revier des Eifelosaurus

The approximately 10 km long hike near Gerolstein-Roth takes you through the fascinating volcanic landscape of the Vulkaneifel. You will discover impressive volcanic exposures, caves in ancient volcanic slag, as well as ancient red desert sands where the only dinosaur find in the Eifel was made. Highlights include the exploration of an old millstone cave, the view from the Rother Kopf overlooking the volcano, and the distinctive volcanic layers at the Rother Hecke. The tour runs along small paths through a varied landscape of volcanic and Buntsandstein formations. Hiking shoes, a flashlight, and packed food are required.

Desert sands, volcanoes, and caves near Gerolstein-Roth

 A fascinating area in the Vulkaneifel, created by volcanism that left us beautiful exposures. We explore caves in old volcanic slag and visit ancient red desert sands not far away, where the only dinosaur of the Eifel was found. The path leads us along small trails to enchanted volcanic exposures that stand like artworks in the landscape, while also being testimonies to devastating natural disasters. For cave exploration, we descend into an old millstone cave, and from the Rother Kopf, we have one of the most magnificent views over the Eifel, looking deep into the volcano. Very beautiful volcanic layers await us at the Rother Hecke. Later, we traverse intricate sandstone deposits.

Equipment: hiking shoes, flashlight, packed lunch, distance approx. 10 km

Tickets available here!