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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Vulkaneifel
Hohenfels-Essingen

Martins Cave – Schwedenfeste Cave loop from Hohenfels-Essingen

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Vulkaneifel
Hohenfels-Essingen

Martins Cave – Schwedenfeste Cave loop from Hohenfels-Essingen

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4.7

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Martins Cave – Schwedenfeste Cave loop from Hohenfels-Essingen

01:00

3.28km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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Start point

Parking

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30 m

Mühlenberg Basalt Caves and Grotto

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Great round through the forest

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2

1.67 km

Here millstones were hammered out of the mountain/lava

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3

1.71 km

Martins Cave

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Here is the prayer site. A slightly larger space with benches. There are also devotions held there

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4

1.79 km

Schwedenfeste Cave

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A cave of the cave tour, which is definitely worth it :-)

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5

1.85 km

Borussia Cave

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Ice cave entrance and ice cave somewhat covered by trees 😊

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6

1.94 km

Here is a nice canopy where you can take a break thanks to seating. At the same time, you can enjoy a great view of Hohenfels and the Vulkaneifel.

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7

1.95 km

Viewpoint at the Mühlstein Caves

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Wow, I have to go there sometime, that looks really good 🥰

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8

2.00 km

Lourdes Grotto Höfenfels

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A long time ago, a teacher built this memorial to thank the Holy Mary that he and his class did not drown in the boat on the lake.

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3.28 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.68 km

836 m

729 m

Surfaces

1.24 km

1.06 km

729 m

114 m

113 m

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Sunday 24 May

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