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The Top 20 Lakes in the Vulkaneifel

Looking to visit the best lakes in the Vulkaneifel? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Vulkaneifel’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

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Gemündener Maar

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    This Maar is not only very beautiful and can be reached on the MaareGlück circular route, there is also a forest café and a swimming pool here. You can swim …

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    The Schalkenmehrerener Maar is the southernmost and largest of the three Dauner Maars. There is another dry maar to the east of the Maarsee. It is one of the rare …

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    Tip by Moin Weite Welt (Markus)

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    The Weinfelder Maar or Totenmaar is located in a nature reserve. Although swimming in the lake is forbidden, there is a lot to discover. It is the middle of the …

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    The Gemünden Maar is the smallest of the three Daun Maars. These are three particularly well-known crater lakes in the Volcanic Eifel region around the town of Daun in Rhineland-Palatinate. …

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    The circular route is almost 2.5 kilometers, so it is also easy to manage with children. It is also wooded and therefore easy to hike even in midsummer. For a highlight, the Lastenhuddelhumpen, you should pack a stone.

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    Tip by Mike 🇪🇺

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    In the Kurpark Daun there is a herb garden, sunbathing lawns, open-air chess, children's playground (with climbing frame, swings, a slide and rocking animals), Kneipp pool and a large pond …

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    Tip by Familie Unger

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    Super nice little nature reserve with many bird observation posts. Many paths around the Maar and a small parking lot are the ideal starting point for a hike.

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Last updated:
September 5, 2025

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