Attractions around Hillesheim

It is definitely worth seeing this highlight. There are also tables and benches to take a break.

The Buchenlochhöhle is an approximately 30 meter long, publicly accessible cave. During excavations in the 19th century, tools and animal bones from the Ice Age were found. You should have … read more

The mill is idyllic and nicely furnished and invites you to rest and enjoy a feast.

A hike through the Gerolsteiner Dolomites is probably one of the most beautiful tours that you can undertake in the Eifel. Absolutely worthwhile, also for children.

A very beautiful castle, very imposing and certainly the landmark of Kerpen. The castle is not open to the public as it is privately owned, but that's fine, you don't … read more

Here you stand on a reef from the Devonian era, created around 380 million years ago today. At that time, the area of ​​today's Eifel was much closer to the … read more

Disguised, a bit hidden and only sparsely shows the ruins of the mill.

A narrow path from the waterfall towards Nohner Mühle. You should be sure-footed if you walk here long. It goes over rocks and roots along Ahbach.

The Lampertstal is a side valley of the Ahr valley and a nature reserve south of Blankenheim. The Eifelsteig leads through the middle of the Alendorf - Mirbach route.

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With an area of approx. 102 hectares, the area around the Gerolsteiner Dolomites has been a nature reserve since 1990.
Around 380 million years ago there was a warm, subtropical … read more

A touch of Tuscany: Through the Lampert Valley to the Calvary

Very distinctive chapel with fenced cemetery between Alendorf and Ripsdorf.
Was always completed during my last visits ...
It is located directly below the Calvary, making it the starting point … read more

Very beautiful rock formations right on the edge of the path. The climb from Gerolstein is worth it.

It is unbelievable under what conditions people mined millstones here in the Middle Ages. The porous volcanic rock is popular because it does not become smooth when it is ground, but remains sharp-edged.

The Kalvarienberg is located in the middle of the juniper reserve "Lampertstal" in the municipality of Blankenheim. It is the largest contiguous juniper area in North Rhine-Westphalia. Pasque Flower, 31 … read more

The "Rother Kopf" is a former volcano. Here you have a beautiful all-round view of the surrounding area. Right next to it is a quarry where you can take an interesting look from up there.

The Lampert Valley is a secondary valley of the Ahr Valley and with an area of approx. 650 ha one of the most important and largest nature reserves in the … read more

The quarry can be visited only from the barrier, because he may not be entered due to collapse danger.

Hillesheim and the surrounding hiking trails - including the Krimiwanderwege, of course - are always worth a visit. You should also climb the city wall. Offers good all-round visibility.

Small chapel in the forest. Is very popular with hikers and locals.