Schwarze Wand Nickenich – Below the Devil's Pulpit loop from Nickenich
Schwarze Wand Nickenich – Below the Devil's Pulpit loop from Nickenich
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Schwarze Wand Nickenich – Below the Devil's Pulpit loop from Nickenich
03:32
11.7km
310m
Hiking
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 27, 2026
Tips
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 4.65 km for 510 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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173 m
Pellenzer Seepfad Trail
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"Wide views and the impressive Laacher See, over which you can see the Maria Laach monastery, are a delight on this trail. The "alpine" ascent to the Krufter Ofen …
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1.08 km
Schwarze Wand Nickenich
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A second volcanic eruption led to the light-colored tuff deposits.
During the third lava eruption, the "black …
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1.88 km
View of the Eppelsberg Volcano Quarry
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A second volcanic eruption led to the light tuff deposits.
During the third lava eruption, the "black …
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3.55 km
Rübezahl Bench
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4.64 km
Serpentinenpfad zur Teufelskanzel
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You have a few places on the ascent with a view of the covered altitude and then arrived at …
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5.07 km
Wolfshöhle Cave
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5.14 km
View of Krufter Waldsee from Teufelskanzel
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5.81 km
Below the Devil's Pulpit
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11.7 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
10.4 km
494 m
325 m
306 m
173 m
Surfaces
5.06 km
3.41 km
2.64 km
593 m
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Sunday 6 September
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14°C
24 %
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Comments
So I ended up having to shorten it considerably! The area around Lake Laach is truly beautiful and relatively easy to hike. The rock formations that can be discovered everywhere bear witness to the volcanic past. However, you should wear sturdy footwear on the steep sections and pay particular attention to the warnings! …
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