Devil's Gorge Trail – Pigsties loop from Ernzen

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm

Ernzen

Devil's Gorge Trail – Pigsties loop from Ernzen

Moderate

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Devil's Gorge Trail – Pigsties loop from Ernzen

02:48

10.4km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Naturpark Südeifel

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48 m

Devil's Gorge Trail

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The highlight here is the large parking lot that was created for visitors to the successful Dinopark. Parking is free here. In a short distance you can reach the Dinopark …

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View of the Fields Near Ernzen

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Beautiful view over the fields around Ernzen

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4.58 km

Troll Faces Rock Formations

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Some rocks are reminiscent of trolls

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4.69 km

Schlösserlay Rock Formation

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The impressive rocks offer protection... were formerly used as dwellings

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6.00 km

Pigsties

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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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6.14 km

Sandstone rock formations on the Felsenweg near Ernzen

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Fascinating: the rocks and what you can discover and photograph there.

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7.67 km

Trailhead Information Board at Felsenweg 6

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Right at the start, this sign provides information about the highlights of Felsenweg 6 – from the famous Teufelsschlucht (Devil's Gorge) to the impressive rock formations of the Southern Eifel. …

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7.85 km

In the midst of towering red sandstone rocks, the Felsenweiher was once created for rearing carp. Since the pond was not profitable, breeding was abandoned and the small pond quickly became a popular destination for the population.

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