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Hiking tour: Volcanoes - Caves - Views

Hiking trip
From 465.00 €
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✔Circular hike ✔5 days ✔approx. 58km ✔from/to Gerolstein ✔Caves, volcanoes, maars and panoramic views


Embark on a circular tour between caves, volcanoes and maars and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views!

The 5-day hike without luggage is offered all year round. We reserve rooms for you in the accommodation establishments. They will take care of your luggage transport to the next day's destination.
Arrival is possible every day of the week, including Sundays and public holidays.

Dogs not possible

Day 1: Arrival in Gerolstein
Day 2: Hiking route Gerolstein-Hillesheim, approx. 20 km
Day 3: Hiking route Hillesheim-Steffeln, approx. 19 km
Day 4: Hiking route Steffeln-Gerolstein, approx. 19 km
5th day: Hike Gerolsteiner Dolomiten Acht / Departure

Extra nights are possible!
The starting point of the tour is variable - feel free to contact us.


Luggage transport:
The accommodation establishments will transport your luggage to your next day's destination by approx. 16.00 hrs.

Impressions

Travel itinerary

Total length of the route: 60 km

  1. Total route: Gerolstein - Hillesheim - Steffeln - Gerolstein

    Total approx. 58 km

    1. Day 1: Arrival in Gerolstein

      Arrival and overnight stay in the fountain town of Gerolstein.

    2. Day 2: Hike Gerolstein - Hillesheim (approx. 20 km)

      After breakfast you start the hike

      1. Three people, including two children and an adult, are viewing a spring with rust-colored water outdoors. A bench stands in the background.
        Copyright: Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

        Geeser Drees

        Gerolstein
        Open today

        At Gees, a spring with a very unique mineralization bubbles up in a sandstone enclosure.

        learn more about: Geeser Drees

    3. Day 3: Hike Hillesheim - Steffeln (approx. 19 km)

      On day 3, you hike along local hiking trails and the volcano trail in the direction of Birgel and Lissendorf to Steffeln.

      1. In the center of a plateau stands a round, white building with a slate roof and a small bell tower. Above the dark brown double door, small round windows are set at regular intervals. The chapel is surrounded by a green meadow. On the right and left, there are deciduous trees. In the background, a hedge encloses the area.
        Copyright: Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land, Leonie Post

        Kapelle Wahlhausen

        Steffeln
        Open today

        The votive chapel Wahlhausen is located about 1 km outside the village on a hill visible from afar. From there you have a wonderful view over the Gerolsteiner Land.

        learn more about: Kapelle Wahlhausen

    4. Day 4: Hike Steffeln - Gerolstein (approx. 19 km)

      Finally, you hike from Steffeln to Gerolstein on the Vulkaneifel trail "Vulkanpfad". Along the way, you will pass the special sights of Eichholzmaar, Steffelner and Aueler Drees and the Rother Kopf volcano with its millstone caves. Shortly before Gerolstein, you reach the Gerolstein reservoir and walk past the Auberg to the Gerolstein spa gardens.

      2. <p><p>Three men and a child are standing around a small square border in the ground, from which water is flowing. The area is lined with tiles and surrounded by a meadow.</p></p>
        Copyright: A. Wisniewski

        Aueler Drees - Steffeln

        Steffeln
        Open today

        The Aueler Drees is a natural mineral spring with CO2-containing water with a very high content of iron and manganese. A great opportunity to experience the fresh water of a mineral spring in the wild.  

        learn more about: Aueler Drees - Steffeln

    5. Day 5: Departure / alternative hike around Gerolstein

      You decide whether you want to leave after breakfast or go on another hiking tour around Gerolstein. We can recommend the Gerolstein Celtic Trail or the Rock Trail.

      Further information

      Request a quote

      You can request the offer "Hiking tour: Volcanoes - Caves - Views" from the provider Ferienregion Gerolsteiner Land here.

      January 28, 2025 to December 15, 2026

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