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
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Hiking
Volcano Trail
HillesheimOpen at all times
Distance:13.3 km
Duration:3:40 h
Difficulty:Medium
The Volcano Trail takes you to the Arensberg volcano, a Tertiary volcanic peak and one of the biggest attractions in Gerolsteiner Land. In the middle of the volcano - without getting hot feet.
Hiking
Volcanoes, Maars & water springs (North) Geo-Roundtrip Steffeln
SteffelnOpen at all times
Distance:10.5 km
Duration:3:00 h
Difficulty:Medium
Three springs with refreshing mineral water, rare birds and plants, and the impressive volcano garden in Steffeln are just some of the many attractions along the two circular routes.
Hiking
Volcanoes, Maars & water springs (South) Geo-Roundtrip Duppach
DuppachOpen at all times
Distance:10.4 km
Duration:2:45 h
Difficulty:Medium
Three springs with refreshing mineral water, rare birds and plants, and the impressive volcano garden in Steffeln are just some of the many attractions along the two circular routes.
Hiking
Water, open spaces, incense – Nohn
ÜxheimOpen at all times
Distance:11.4 km
Duration:3:05 h
Difficulty: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.
Hiking
Waterfall - Round
KerpenOpen at all times
Distance:10.3 km
Duration:3:00 h
Difficulty:Medium
A hike from the picturesque castle town of Kerpen to the popular Dreimühlen waterfall. The tour leads across open plateaus with meadows and fields and through diverse Eifel forests.
Hiking
Weg der historischen Kreuze
DensbornOpen at all times
Distance:12.1 km
Duration:3:30 h
Difficulty:Difficult
Circular route, start/finish: railroad station (Bahnhofstraße), 54570 Densborn, length: 12.3 km, duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
