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XXL Bench, Vulkaneifel – Afelskreuz and Chapel loop from Katzwinkel

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XXL Bench, Vulkaneifel – Afelskreuz and Chapel loop from Katzwinkel

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XXL Bench, Vulkaneifel – Afelskreuz and Chapel loop from Katzwinkel

03:09

11.5km

180m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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6.88 km

View from Auf Schloscheid

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A very beautiful viewing point that you can pass on the “Afelskreuzweg” circular route. Trade routes and pilgrimage routes were laid out in this area in ancient times, and today many beautiful hiking trails also run along them.

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7.62 km

Snowy Forest Trail in Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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8.39 km

Bench with a view of Katzwinkel and the Vulkaneifel

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Just put your feet up - you can do that here on this perfectly shaped lounger and enjoy the great panorama of the Vulkaneifel.

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8.90 km

View of Weiherheide

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A giant bench gives hikers the opportunity to view everything "from above". You can't see much of the heath yet, but renaturation is in full swing.

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8.94 km

XXL Bench, Vulkaneifel

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Well, that goes through as an XXXL bank. My opinion.

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9.34 km

Afelskreuz and Chapel

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The Afelskreuz (Ablasskreuz) stands on an old Roman army road.
The height of the Afelskreuz is a stately 3.30 meters. The crossbeam, in which the name of the cross is …

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11.2 km

Ringelbach

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Well suited for canoeing, rafting and SUP.

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11.2 km

Singing at Geopark Vulkaneifel

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Get involved, sing a song and be full of joy

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11.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.41 km

1.73 km

315 m

Surfaces

7.08 km

2.19 km

1.01 km

789 m

395 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

7°C

69 %

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XXL Bench, Vulkaneifel – Afelskreuz and Chapel loop from Katzwinkel

View from Auf Schloscheid

Snowy Forest Trail in Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Bench with a view of Katzwinkel and the Vulkaneifel

View of Weiherheide

XXL Bench, Vulkaneifel

Afelskreuz and Chapel

Ringelbach

Singing at Geopark Vulkaneifel

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