A deep cut is being dug here: the materials from the eruption of the Maria Laach volcano are being mined using open-cast mining methods; the mountain is already very hollow. From the path, the area is mostly so sealed off that no direct view is possible, but there are two places opposite where you can see.

Translated by

•

joetobn

July 22, 2018

Hiking

Interesting insight into the lava degradation of the Eastern Eifel.

Translated by

•

uta_is_hiking

April 17, 2024

Hiking

In the foam lava pit of Herchenberg GmbH, tuff and slag are mined that the former volcano spewed out about 500,000 and about 210,000 years ago.

Translated by

•

Nearby routes

Best routes near Schaumlava Quarry Herchenberg

4.7

(82)

266

hikers

1. Trass Caves Brohltal – Waterfall in the Wolfsschlucht loop from Wassenach

26.6km

07:35

580m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

4.6

(15)

hikers

2. Trass Cliffs of Niederzissen – Burgbrohl Castle loop from Burgbrohl

11.6km

03:18

240m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

4.2

(9)

hikers

3. Schaumlava Quarry Herchenberg – Bench with a view of Brohltal loop from Schweppenburg

10.1km

02:43

120m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 330 m

Weather

Thursday 12 March

12°C

4°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Burgbrohl, Ahrweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Leilenkopf Schlackenvulkan

Wolfsschlucht Gorge and Tönissteiner Bach Waterfall

View of Burg Olbrück

Lydia Tower – View of Laacher See

Aussichtspunkt Herchenberg-Tagebau

Lakeside Trails with Views of Laacher See

Brohltal Suspension Bridge

Roman Quarry Hohe Buche

Stone Archway at Arenfels Castle

Große Kammer Cave

View of Bad Breisig

Schaumlava Quarry Herchenberg

1. Trass Caves Brohltal – Waterfall in the Wolfsschlucht loop from Wassenach

2. Trass Cliffs of Niederzissen – Burgbrohl Castle loop from Burgbrohl

3. Schaumlava Quarry Herchenberg – Bench with a view of Brohltal loop from Schweppenburg

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️