Those who hike here stroll through steep lava walls that tower up to the treetops to the right and left of the Alfbach. This magical place is part of the longest lava flow in the Eifel.

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Familie Unger

December 22, 2016

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The breakthrough valley of the Alfbach near Strohn is called Strohner Schweiz because of the steep slopes and wildly romantic landscape.

12,000 years ago the old Strohner lava flow blocked …

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Die_Ute

May 15, 2022

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The Unger family has actually said everything important about Strohner Switzerland. It is advisable to also look at this idyll from the lava bomb of Strohn. The path is narrow in parts, but easy to walk on - a small bridge leads over the Alfbach.

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Location: Strohn, Vulkaneifel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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