Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
Hiking tour: Volcanoes - Caves - Views
✔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 route: Gerolstein - Hillesheim - Steffeln - Gerolstein
Total approx. 58 km
Day 1: Arrival in Gerolstein
Arrival and overnight stay in the fountain town of Gerolstein.
Day 2: Hike Gerolstein - Hillesheim (approx. 20 km)
After breakfast you start the hike
Copyright: Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel Geeser Drees
GerolsteinOpen todayAt Gees, a spring with a very unique mineralization bubbles up in a sandstone enclosure.
Copyright: Thomas Hendele Mühlsteinhöhlen Hohenfels-Essingen
Hohenfels-EssingenOpen todayThe three caves are located at Mühlenberg, north of Hohenfels-Essingen.
Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz Stadt Hillesheim mit Stadtmauer
HillesheimOpen todayThe European Example town of Hillesheim has a host of attractions to offer: The historical area of the town, the town fortifications from the 13th century, the market places, the leisure area "Bolsdorfer Tälchen", St. Martin's Church.
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.
Copyright: Historische Wassermühle Birgel, Mariette Spohr GmbH Historische Wassermühle Birgel
BirgelOpen todayThe historic Birgel watermill is a unique mill experience centre and the largest in Europe. The four mills are still in operation today: mustard mill, grain mill, oil mill and sawmill.
Copyright: Herr Schun Museumsstellwerk - Lissendorf
Lissendorfclosed todayExperience railway history.
Copyright: Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land, Leonie Post Kapelle Wahlhausen
SteffelnOpen todayThe 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.
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.
Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz Steffelner Drees - Steffeln
SteffelnOpen todayA mineral spring with CO2-containing water.
Copyright: A. Wisniewski Aueler Drees - Steffeln
SteffelnOpen todayThe 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.
Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz Gerolsteiner Dolomiten
GerolsteinOpen todayThe rocks “Hustley”, “Munterley”, “Drohende Ley”, “Große Kanzel” and “Auberg” shape the cityscape from afar and form Gerolstein’s landmark. The most famous peak of the Gerolstein Dolomites is the "Munterley" - with an altitude of 482 meters.
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.
Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz HikingGerolsteiner Dolomiten Acht
GerolsteinDistance:17.5 km Duration:4:28 h Difficulty:MediumTwo in one go is the motto of the Gerolstein Dolomites Eight, as two premium hiking routes are integrated into the approximately sixteen-kilometre hike: Rock Trail and Celtic Trail
Further information
- 1 x overnight stay/ half board
- 3 x overnight stay/ breakfast
- 3 x luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per person up to 20 kg)
- 3 x packed lunch
- 1 x Eifel honey per room
- 1 x route description & maps per room
The combination of travel services offered is a package holiday within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2015/2302 and therefore all EU rights that apply to package holidays can be claimed. Information on your most important rights under Directive (EU) 2015/2302)
Prices for 2025:
- from € 428.00* per person in a double room
- from € 561.00* per person in a single room
* plus guest contribution/ visitor's tax (payable on site)
* Extra nights are possible!
* Dogs are not possible!
The starting point of the tour is variable - please contact us.
- 1/15/26 to 6/25/26
- 7/17/26 to 12/15/26
- 1/28/25 to 7/2/25
- 7/18/25 to 12/13/25
Ferienregion Gerolsteiner Land
Burgstraße 6
54576 Hillesheim
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
