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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm
Ernzen

Pigsties – Rock gorge loop from Ernzen

Hard

5.0

(1)

9

runners

Pigsties – Rock gorge loop from Ernzen

01:21

11.6km

160m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Südeifel

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.49 km

Pigsties

Highlight • Gorge

The name "pigsties" for the 300 meter long and up to 60 meter wide gorge is based on the fact that the farmers from Ferschweiler drove their pigs into the …

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8.03 km

Celtic Cave

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One of the numerous caves on the steep drop of the Ferchweiler plateau towards the Prümtal. Numerous other rock formations, gorges and fissures vie for the highlights of this impressive sandstone erosion landscape.

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3

8.29 km

Pull in your head and stomach... and the fun in the rock country begins

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9.48 km

Devil's Gorge

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The entrance doesn't look all that spectacular, and you might think it's definitely somewhere else. But if you descend the stairs and follow the path, you'll be surprised by what …

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9.89 km

Simply dreamy, like in a fantasy film.

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9.90 km

Well signposted trails. Something for everyone, even for children an adventure .. POI`s waterfalls at Irrel / Teufelsschlucht / Dinopark / in the nature park Südeifel.

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10.0 km

Rock gorge

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The Ferchweiler Plateau offers an impressive sandstone rock erosion landscape with the well-known Teufelsschlucht, but also numerous other gorges and chasms towards the Prümtal.

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10.4 km

Teufelsschlucht Visitor Center

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We stopped in during our hike, meaning we were supposed to sit outside with our four wet and dirty dogs. The nice lady at the snack bar came out and …

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11.6 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.90 km

3.85 km

1.61 km

593 m

483 m

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.47 km

2.87 km

1.65 km

930 m

659 m

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Lowest point (290 m)

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Monday 29 June

29°C

16°C

77 %

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