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Lake Müllenborn – often called Müllenborner Weiher – is picturesquely located in the Müllenborn district north of Gerolstein and is a real insider tip for Komoot tours. The idyllic expanse of water, surrounded by cool forests, invites you to stroll, picnic, and enjoy mindful moments by the water. A beautiful, approximately 6km circular trail leads around the lake, past the historic millstone ruins and along the Oosbach stream – ideal for quiet explorations away from the hustle and bustle. Around Müllenborn, you'll learn firsthand about the region's volcanic history: Oversized basalt blocks from the former Rother Kopf dominate the forest landscape, and you'll repeatedly encounter springs, small bridges, and the remains of old mills – hence the name "Mühlenborn" (Millsborn). The village itself, with its chapel and baroque houses on the shore, provides a charming, historic setting for the lake. The lake is not open for swimming, but in summer, you'll often find locals cooling off or fishing here; provided you have a valid license. A visit to the Müllenborn Lake Festival in July is particularly atmospheric – with brass bands, a festival tent, and a convivial village atmosphere. Just a few hundred meters away is the comfortable Landhaus Müllenborn, a 4-star country hotel with a spa, sauna, and sauna terrace – perfect for relaxing after the circular hike. The Eifelsteig trail runs nearby, and cyclists can also find connections to regional routes such as the Eifel-Ardennes Cycle Route.

The "Auf Hengscheid" nature reserve, also part of the "Gerolstein and Surroundings" landscape conservation area, encompasses valuable areas in the Kyll Valley above Gerolstein. Its name presumably derives from the terrain structure ("Hengscheid" – a part of the municipality or a field name). It typically protects dolomite rocks and karst landscapes, such as those found in the neighboring Gerolstein Dolomites. The special geological formations provide habitat for rare plants (e.g., orchids, nutrient-poor grassland flora) and animals such as bats, lizards, and specialized insects. The area was designated a landscape conservation area in 1983 and has since protected areas southwest of Gerolstein from encroachment. The boundaries are precisely defined on specialist maps, for example, along streams (Hundsbach, Oosbach), roads (L24/L29), and parcel boundaries – typical elements used to delineate such protected areas. Within this area, near-natural farming is permitted, while potentially harmful activities are restricted to protect flora and fauna. For you as a Komoot user, this means: Here you'll find quiet, natural trail sections through diverse Eifel forests with dolomite islands, karst craters, and panoramic views of the Kyll Valley. Walks or bike rides along these environmentally sensitive sections offer both geological insights and relaxation in an undisturbed landscape.

It didn't look like something you'd want to drink. Nothing was bubbling out anymore.

The volcano garden – in Dutch vulkaan tuin – is truly beautifully laid out and very informative.

The view is just as good a little further along the Maar bank.

According to the sign, the water from this well is not suitable for drinking.

A critical report on Konrad Adenauer and the villa in the Vulkaneifel can be found, for example, in Der Spiegel from April 19, 2017, https://www.spiegel.de/geschichte/konrad-adenauer-luxusvilla-in-der-eifel-das-anruechige-geschenk-a-1143642.html

Very cozy café in the wagon at the old train station museum. Seating outside and inside. Parking for cyclists possible. Easy to navigate hiking and cycling path.