Highlight • Natural Monument
Hippelsteinchen Rock Formation
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Hiking
by 73 explorers out of 75
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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel
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Location: Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
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February 4, 2023
Hiking
According to a legend, there is an eyewitness to the hippelige Steinchen, according to which the dolomite rock rotates three times on its own axis as soon as it hears the prayer bell at midday: eifelbildverlag.de/vulkaneifel_hippelsteinchen
Unfortunately, we weren't there until the afternoon... 😅
•April 28, 2021
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•March 26, 2025
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Best Hikes to Hippelsteinchen Rock Formation
4.6
(16)
62
hikers
9.44km
02:38
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(10)
35
hikers
6.50km
01:48
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(5)
27
hikers
3.25km
00:55
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 510 m
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Location: Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany