In the heart of the volcanic Eifel is probably the most complete volcano in Germany, the Rockeskyller Kopf. No other volcano so openly shows its visitors all stages of its development, from the initial maar stage through a cinder cone to a lava-spewing fire mountain.

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Rockeskyller Kopf viewpoint

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3. Rockeskyller Kopf Lava Quarry loop from Rockeskyll

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Sunday 15 March

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Location: Rockeskyll, Vulkaneifel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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