Guided hikes

The guided adventure hike leads from the historic station building to the Helenenquelle via natural paths up to the Munterley Plateau on the Gerolstein dolomite rocks. Along the cave "Buchenloch" over the crater of the Papenkaule you get to know the past of the vacation region! Info/registration required: Information from the Gerolstein Tourist Information Centre, 06591/13 3100, email: touristinfo@gerolsteiner-land.de and registration in the ticket shop at www.gerolsteiner-land.de Price: 5,- € / person or 8,- € / couple or family with children Meeting point: Tourist-Info Gerolsteiner Land, Bahnhofstr. 4, 54568 Gerolstein (in the railway station building)

Experience a delightful break at Gröner Hof after a hike through the Eifel. Dive into the history of the farm with an informative film while enjoying a rich cheese platter featuring regional specialties. Afterwards, the farm shop invites you to browse and discover. Dates: September 9 and 16, Cost: 12.50 € per person. You can find the complete program and booking options at www.gerolsteiner-land.de

Landscape hike with the "Volcano Gardeners" of the Eifelverein through the volcanic village of Steffeln to the Steffeln Volcano Garden. The former lava mining at the Steffelnkopf has decimated the volcanic cone, which used to be more than 600 m high. This exposed the volcanic layers inside. The exposed volcanic vent was converted into an experimental and educational volcano. Duration: approx. 2 hours, distance approx. 2.5 km, Info: Tel.: 06593-2369903, Price: adults 4.00 €, children 2.00 €, per family 10.00 €, No registration required

Discover the diversity of native wild plants on a guided hike and learn fascinating facts about their use in the kitchen. Afterwards, an exclusive four-course menu awaits you at the Vulkanhotel Steffeln, where the collected plants are transformed into unique taste experiences. Look forward to a one-of-a-kind nature and enjoyment experience with valuable knowledge about the treasures of our region. Dates: September 9., 16., and 19., Cost: 59 € per person including food. The complete program and booking options can be found at www.gerolsteiner-land.de  

Join mushroom specialist Klaus Rödder on an exciting journey of discovery through the local forest. During the guided hike, you will learn valuable information about the safe identification and distinction of various mushroom species and receive valuable tips firsthand. Date: Thursday, 10. September, 1:30 p.m., Meeting point: Gerolstein parking lot Zur Büschkapelle, Cost: 15 € per person. The complete program and booking options can be found at www.gerolsteiner-land.de

In the heart of the volcanic Eifel lies Germany's most complete volcano, the "Rockeskyller Kopf". As it is a spectacular outcrop, it is rightly called the "mother" of all Eifel volcanoes. It shows all stages of its development from the initial explosive maar stage to strombolian eruptions and lava-spewing fireworks. Info/registration: Doris Clemens (Eifel tour guide), Tel.: 06591 7238, Mobile: 0151 53934689, E-Mail: clemensdoris@web.de OR: Tourist Information Gerolsteiner Land, Tel.: 06591 13 3100, E-Mail: touristinfo@gerolsteiner-land.de Price: adults €5.00, families €8.00, group tours on request Meeting point: 54570 Rockeskyll - Geotafel - car park at the community centre opposite the church.

An interactive and exciting nature experience, paired with well-founded knowledge, integrated throughout in lyrical verses and poems of various styles from our own pen! Details and further offers at www.hubihummel.com Duration: approx. 5 hours Info/registration required: Hubertus M. Arendt - "Hubi Hummel", Tel.: 06591 8290016 or mobile: 0178 6816366, Email: Hubihummel@gmx.de Price: Children 7-14 years € 5.00, from 14 years € 16.00, family price 2 adults + 1 child (7-14 years) € 30.00, each additional child € 5.00Meeting point: Hotel Löwenstein, 54568 Gerolstein (Parkplatz hinter dem Ehrenfriedhof)

That was hard work with hard stones - On the way to work with great-grandad Johann, we explore the Arensberg and its surroundings together. Among other things, we look at how the mystical tunnel was created and together we go in search of clues as to how mining took place here. A walk through the volcano from a new perspective, with exciting stories and games for young and old. Price: €8.00 per person, family price: €30.00 (2 adults + 2 children), groups on request Info/ Registration: Anne Petry Tel.: 0151 55953286, Mail: petryanne@web.de Meeting point: Arensberg car park, Basaltstraße, 54578 Walsdorf-Zilsdorf

Discover the treasures of the Wild Garden and learn how native wild herbs can be processed into a nourishing breakfast muesli. Together you will prepare a special delicacy and enjoy an exciting presentation with tasting. Date: Tuesday, September 15, 10:00 a.m., Meeting point: Andrea Häfele in Bewingen, Bewinger Straße 13, Cost: 25 € per person including presentation and tasting. The complete program as well as the booking option can be found at www.gerolsteiner-land.de

Discover the Vulkaneifel on a leisurely hike followed by a farm tour and tasting at Landhaus Eichelseifen. Look forward to regional specialties such as game, goat cheese, honey, and homemade pasta, as well as refreshing drinks and delicious treats. Dates: September 15 and 19; Start/Finish: Kopp (bus stop at the intersection of Weißenseifener Straße); Cost: €10 per person. The full program and booking information can be found at www.gerolsteiner-land.de