Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
"The journey is the destination"
in one of the most breathtaking regions of Germany: the Volcanic Eifel
The region around Gerolstein, Hillesheim and Stadtkyll will delight you with its striking volcanic cones, impressive basalt formations, bubbling mineral springs and sweeping views. Our selected hikes lead along rugged rocks, through ancient forests and to quiet places that invite you to pause for a moment. Look forward to pure hiking pleasure!
Our circular and themed hiking trails
42 results
Hiking
"Volcanoes, Water, Eifelosaurus" Oberbettingen
OberbettingenOpen at all times
Difficulty:Easy
The circular hiking trail leads around Oberbettingen. Discover the Eifelosaurus triadicus and hike through extinct volcanoes. Currently, this hike is a GPX tour only!
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Adventure hike Birresborn ice caves
BirresbornOpen at all times
Distance:5.0 km
Duration:1:30 h
Difficulty:Easy
The short circular route leads to the Birresborn ice caves. Millstones were once mined there. The cold caves serve as winter quarters for bats from October to April.
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Around Murder Hill
NohnOpen at all times
Distance:12.1 km
Duration:3:05 h
Difficulty:Medium
The hike is one of two element trails on which you can explore the influences of the four elements on the formation of the landscape and the cultural and historical development of the Vulkaneifel.
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Around Neroth: Forests, volcano and a ruin
NerothOpen at all times
Distance:15.8 km
Duration:4:10 h
Difficulty:Medium
Circular route, start/finish: Neroth Layenstraße, distance: 17.8 km, duration: 4 hours 50 minutes
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Around the Arensberg
WalsdorfOpen at all times
Distance:10.3 km
Duration:2:45 h
Difficulty:Medium
The varied circular trail leads through the idyllic Loogh, to the geologically impressive Arensberg volcanic hilltop and past the historic Arnulphus Chapel.
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Barefoot trail Hillesheim
HillesheimDistance:1.6 km
Duration:0:25 h
Difficulty:Easy
The barefoot trail is fun and healthy at the same time. Foot massages from gentle to strong in passing and a rediscovery of the foot feeling during a walk over the most different surfaces offers this path.
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Basalt Trail
Hohenfels-EssingenOpen at all times
Distance:7.1 km
Duration:2:00 h
Difficulty:Medium
Experience the almost 7 km long route around the Mühlenberg. The millstone caves are a highlight of the tour.
Hiking
Berndorf Culture Trail
BerndorfOpen at all times
Distance:7.4 km
Duration:1:50 h
Difficulty:Medium
A picturesque route offering historical sights, breathtaking panoramas and QR codes for additional information.
Hiking
Chapel view Steffeln
SteffelnOpen at all times
Distance:7.6 km
Duration:2:00 h
Difficulty:Easy
The circular hiking trail combines the marvellous view from the Wahlhausen chapel over the Volcanic Eifel with a visit to the volcano garden in Steffeln.
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Dreimühlenweg (Three mill path)
ÜxheimOpen at all times
Distance:7.7 km
Duration:2:00 h
Difficulty:Medium
This beautiful circular hiking trail leads past quarries and along various small streams and rivulets to the highlight of the tour: the growing Dreimühlen waterfall.
