Experience the region on our
Circular hiking trails
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

39 results

Green meadows and hills under a cloudy sky, view of Basberg. — Copyright: Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land

8.3 km 2:10 h 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!

Two hikers in front of an overgrown cave in the forest. — Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz

5.0 km 1:30 h 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.

Person sitting on a bench with a view of the Nerother Kopf. — Copyright: Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land, Ute Klinkhammer

15.8 km 4:10 h Medium

Circular route, start/finish: Neroth Layenstraße, distance: 17.8 km, duration: 4 hours 50 minutes

Wooden pillar with hiking trail signs on a hill. — Copyright: Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land, Ute Klinkhammer

11.4 km 3:05 h Medium

This varied hiking trail is one of the Nohn Four Elements Trails and leads through meandering stream valleys, past the Nürburgblick viewpoint and offers peaceful moments at the Heyerberg Chapel.

Two bare feet on a pebble beach. — Copyright: pixabay

1.6 km 0:25 h 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.

Fortified church at sunset with cemetery in the foreground.

7.4 km 1:50 h Medium

A picturesque route offering historical sights, breathtaking panoramas and QR codes for additional information.

A small, round chapel with a black roof stands on a green meadow, surrounded by trees and a blue sky. — Copyright: Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land

7.6 km 2:00 h 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.

Two people are standing in front of a moss-covered waterfall in a forest landscape. — Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH - Dominik Ketz

7.7 km 2:00 h 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.

Person with hat and jacket with the inscription 'auf EIFEL KRIMI SPUR' points to a landscape with a village in the background. — Copyright: Kappest

17.4 km 4:20 h Medium

The Crime Trail connects 11 locations with each other. It is divided into two routes of 17. 4 and 21 km. Route I starts/ends in Hillesheim and runs for 17. 4 km.

Aerial view of a castle in a wooded landscape with a village in the background. — Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz

21.0 km 5:40 h Medium

The Eifel Crime Trail connects 11 locations with each other, where it is divided into two routes. Experience locations 6 to 11 on Route II, marked clockwise.

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