Kalvarienberg Trail (Alendorf) – View of the Eifel Hills loop from Lampertstal und Alendorfer Kalktriften und mit Fuhrbach und Mackental

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Euskirchen

Blankenheim

Kalvarienberg Trail (Alendorf) – View of the Eifel Hills loop from Lampertstal und Alendorfer Kalktriften und mit Fuhrbach und Mackental

Moderate

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Kalvarienberg Trail (Alendorf) – View of the Eifel Hills loop from Lampertstal und Alendorfer Kalktriften und mit Fuhrbach und Mackental

03:58

14.1km

290m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Waypoints

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2.43 km

Lampertstal Valley

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A wonderful stream valley with wide meadows and shady deciduous forests. A delight for all the senses.

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4.71 km

Viewpoint

8.00 km

Kalvarienberg Trail (Alendorf)

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The approach is a bit steep, but the little effort is worth it. Must be done or seen. Of course, the weather has to play along.

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8.20 km

View of Alendorf and the Lampertstal from the Kalvarienberg

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The Kalvarienberg is located in the middle of the juniper reserve "Lampertstal" in the municipality of Blankenheim. It is the largest contiguous juniper area in North Rhine-Westphalia. Pasque Flower, 31 …

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8.38 km

View from the Kalvarienberg, Alendorf

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From the Kalvarienberg near Alendorf, the view extends far beyond the gentle heights of the Dollendorf limestone basin. In the immediate vicinity, the juniper heaths of the Lampertstal shape the …

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9.22 km

View of the Kalvarienberg Juniper Heath

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The juniper hills are simply a unique phenomenon.

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9.98 km

View of Alendorf and the juniper slopes from the Eierberg

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Even if you cross the juniper heath on the Eierberg on a wide path on the right, the section of the route pleases with great views of Alendorf and a Mediterranean feeling ...

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10.8 km

Scenic Hill in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Great vantage point in the Eifel

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11.3 km

View of the Eifel Hills

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The view is great and I had a clear view.

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14.1 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

2.32 km

283 m

Surfaces

7.03 km

5.98 km

943 m

153 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Saturday 24 October

12°C

5°C

32 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

September 16, 2023,Toskana der Eifel

Beautiful tour - highly recommended. Probably not enough shade for midsummer, but otherwise perfect. Next time I'll try it in winter and then go the other way around.

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March 27, 2022,EifelSpur Toskana der Eifel (Gemeinde Blankenheim)

A beautiful hike; varied with a great route and always great views.

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October 17, 2023,NRW Eifel: EifelSpur Toskana der Eifel (17.10.2023)

The juniper, the cypress of the north, is the star of this 16 kilometer long hiking tour Eifelspur "Tuscany of the Eifel", which starts in Blankenheim-Ripsdorf. South of the municipality of Blankenheim lies the largest contiguous juniper conservation area in North Rhine-Westphalia.
The Lampertstal nature reserve, which is crossed on the hike, is an ecological gem of particular value. Here, …

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May 10, 2022,👣🛤 EifelSpuren "Toskana der Eifel" ab/bis Ripsdorf

bewegunghilft.de

#hikewithfriends makes you happy

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May 4, 2025,EifelSpur Toskana der Eifel

Back to the Beginning – Hiking on the Eifel Trail "Tuscany of the Eifel"

Some places leave a lasting impression – and some trails tell a story. Our story with the Eifel Trail "Tuscany of the Eifel" began in May 2021. It was one of our first tours – we were freshly infected with the hiking bug, curious, full of …

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November 5, 2024,Toskana der Eifel, Ripsdorf

Unfortunately, the first half of the hike was still quite foggy (contrary to the weather app). The hills with the juniper bushes are something special and I really like them.

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September 14, 2024,🇩🇪🥾 EifelSpur Toskana der Eifel (Gemeinde Blankenheim)

Start at the hiking car park on Tränkgasse, 53945 Blankenheim - Ripsdorf.
eifelspuren.de

We ended up at the Breuer restaurant, Hauptstraße 74, 53945 Blankenheim. The restaurant is highly recommended.

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June 19, 2025,EifelSpur 12 Toskana der Eifel

🌾 Eifel Trail 12 – the "Tuscany of the Eifel" 🇮🇹💚
Highlight: the XXL wooden bench and the wooden frame with a dreamlike backdrop 🖼️✨ Perfect spot to take a deep breath and enjoy the view! 🌄🌿

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