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Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Nickenich

Mountain path to the Teufelskanzel – Laacher See Lakeside Trail loop from Nickenich

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Nickenich

Mountain path to the Teufelskanzel – Laacher See Lakeside Trail loop from Nickenich

Hard

4.7

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674

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Mountain path to the Teufelskanzel – Laacher See Lakeside Trail loop from Nickenich

07:42

26.5km

620m

Hiking

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

Last updated: March 24, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.60 km for 400 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.89 km

View of the Eppelsberg Volcano Quarry

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The Eppelsberg is a cinder cone volcano that spewed lava 230,000 years ago.
A second volcanic eruption led to the light tuff deposits.
During the third lava eruption, the "black …

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4.59 km

Serpentinenpfad zur Teufelskanzel

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the steep climb is definitely worth it, the view is terrific!
You have a few places on the ascent with a view of the covered altitude and then arrived at …

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4.99 km

View of Krufter Waldsee from Teufelskanzel

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The Teufelskanzel is a rocky outcrop south of the Laacher See with a fabulous view to the south over Kruft and the surrounding area. Directly to the south is a …

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8.61 km

Lakeside Trails Overlooking Laacher See

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The path around the lake shows us the nature of today and testimonies of yesterday - impressive were the mofettes (gas bubbles that rise from the interior of the earth)

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9.09 km

Laacher See Lakeside Trail

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Along the Laacher See, a detour to the shore is worthwhile, here there are great views of and over the lake and in some places clearly visible CO2 gas rises …

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10.8 km

Laacher Lake

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There are many places on Laacher See where you can discover mofettes. In my opinion, most of them are in this section. Have fun marveling and listening. Listening was what fascinated me most.

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11.6 km

Lydia Tower — View of Lake Laach

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The Lydiaturm directly north of the Laacher Lake offers the best view across the lake to the Maria Laach Monastery. The steep climb from the lake up to the tower …

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14.8 km

View of Maria Laach Abbey

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Nice view of the monastery. It's worth a visit.

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22.2 km

Heimschule Nickenich

Ruins

26.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

4.29 km

861 m

764 m

403 m

316 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.25 km

8.97 km

4.88 km

2.88 km

486 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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Mountain path to the Teufelskanzel – Laacher See Lakeside Trail loop from Nickenich

View of the Eppelsberg Volcano Quarry

Serpentinenpfad zur Teufelskanzel

View of Krufter Waldsee from Teufelskanzel

Lakeside Trails Overlooking Laacher See

Laacher See Lakeside Trail

Laacher Lake

Lydia Tower — View of Lake Laach

View of Maria Laach Abbey

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