Guided hikes

Hiking Day - Hike around the Kyller Höhe Hiking distance: 6 km moderate Meeting point: 6:00 PM Market and Exhibition Hall Hillesheim Hike leader: Martin Manheller, Tel.: 0049 6593 711

On this excursion we want to take a closer look at the orchids (magnifying glass!) in order to recognise the variability of these beauties in addition to their fascinating aesthetic beauty. The geological conditions of soil formation, the sometimes changing anthropogenic interventions and today's care of the protected natural area can be traced in the field. Price: € 10.00 per participant, Info/registration required by 4 pm the day before: Alfred Graff, mobile: 0172 2661284, email: vulkan-ag@arcor.de, Meeting point: Bereich Dollendorfer Kalkmulde, exact meeting point will be announced by e-mail approx. one week before the event

Why is it so cold in the caves, what is it about the millstones and why do the bats feel so at home here? An exciting journey through time awaits explorers, adventurers and treasure hunters in the branching cave system. But before we explore the caves, we will find our way through the Fischbach Volcano area on an orienteering run with map and compass. Price: Adults € 10.00, children € 8.00, families: € 33.00 (2 adults + 2 children) Group price on request Meeting point: 54574 Kopp, Birresborner Str.8, Wolffhotel car parkInformation/registration required: Anja Kessler, mobile: +49 1522 8689941, email: anja.kessler@onlinehome.de

On this excursion we want to take a closer look at the orchids (magnifying glass!) in order to recognise the variability of these beauties in addition to their fascinating aesthetic beauty. The geological conditions of soil formation, the sometimes changing anthropogenic interventions and today's care of the protected natural area can be traced in the field. Price: € 10.00 per participant, Info/registration required by 4 pm the day before: Alfred Graff, mobile: 0172 2661284, email: vulkan-ag@arcor.de, Meeting point: Bereich Dollendorfer Kalkmulde, exact meeting point will be announced by e-mail approx. one week before the event

Workshop for families with children "in the volcano": In addition to an interactive introduction to volcanology and rock science for budding volcanologists, this workshop will focus on individual accessible volcanoes and what they have to offer and what can be seen in them. This workshop is particularly suitable for families with children of school age and older. Duration: approx. 2 hours Info/registration required by 4 pm the day before: Alfred Graff, Mobile: 0172/2661284, Mail: vulkan-ag@arcor.de, Individual prices: per participant € 8.00, per family with children € 20.00, Meeting point: Church car park on the L27, 54570 Rockeskyll

A close-up experience of well-known Eifel crime novels and their crime scenes is the order of the day on the crime tours in the Eifel region around Kerpen. In the care of an undercover investigator, you will set off in a team on the trail of the crimes. Price: Adults €14.00, young people €10.00, groups on request €50.00/hour Minimum number of participants: 6 people Meeting point: Bus stop, Fritz-von-Wille-Str., 54578 Kerpen Info/registration required: Information at the Hillesheim Tourist Information Centre, Tel: 06591 133300, -mail: hillesheim@gerolsteiner-land.de and registration in the ticket shop at www.gerolsteiner-land.de and Ticket-Regional

On this excursion we want to take a closer look at the orchids (magnifying glass!) in order to recognise the variability of these beauties in addition to their fascinating aesthetic beauty. The geological conditions of soil formation, the sometimes changing anthropogenic interventions and today's care of the protected natural area can be traced in the field. Price: € 10.00 per participant, Info/registration required by 4 pm the day before: Alfred Graff, mobile: 0172 2661284, email: vulkan-ag@arcor.de, Meeting point: near Jünkerath / Stadtkyll, exact meeting point will be announced by e-mail approx. one week before the event

In addition to an interactive introduction to volcanology and rock science for budding volcanologists, in this workshop we dedicate ourselves to individual accessible volcanoes and what they offer and can be seen in them. We will look for interesting stones and minerals, learn about their differences in colour, hardness and other properties and then know, for example, whether they are of volcanic origin.Sturdy shoes and (weather) appropriate clothing are recommended. Photo equipment, magnifying glass, container for rock samples are useful. Price: per participant 8,00 €, per family with children 20,00 €Meeting point: 54597 Steffeln, car park entrance "Vulkangarten Steffeln"Info/registration required by 4pm the day before: Alfred Graff, mobile 0172 2661284, email: vulkan-ag@arcor.de

On a walk through the forest we get to know our forest. Which trees grow there? Animals and plants make us curious. We find and identify leaves and flowers as well as traces of the native forest animals. Price: adults € 8.00, children (up to 12 years) € 5.00 Meeting place: 54570 Densborn, Schulstraße 1, Gemeindehaus - Old School Information/registration required: Elisabeth Galter, mobile: 0171 7523164, email: e.galter@gmx.de

In addition to an interactive introduction to volcanology and rock science for budding volcanologists, in this workshop we dedicate ourselves to individual accessible volcanoes and what they offer and can be seen in them. We will look for interesting stones and minerals, learn about their differences in colour, hardness and other properties and then know, for example, whether they are of volcanic origin. Sturdy shoes and (weather) appropriate clothing are recommended. Photo equipment, magnifying glass, container for rock samples are useful. Price: per participant 8,00 €, per family with children 20,00 €, Info/registration required by 4pm the day before: Alfred Graff, mobile 0172 2661284, email: vulkan-ag@arcor.de