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Vulkaneifel
Sarmersbach

XXL Bench, Vulkaneifel – Afelskreuz and Chapel loop from Sarmersbach

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Vulkaneifel
Sarmersbach

XXL Bench, Vulkaneifel – Afelskreuz and Chapel loop from Sarmersbach

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4.3

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XXL Bench, Vulkaneifel – Afelskreuz and Chapel loop from Sarmersbach

01:25

5.31km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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301 m

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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365 m

Lounge Chair With Panoramic View

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If you come by here, you just have to take a break, it's worth enjoying the peace and the foresight ;)

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1.04 km

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2.32 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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2.36 km

XXL Bench, Vulkaneifel

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

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2.76 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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2.76 km

Afelskreuz

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A very nice place for reflection.

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5.00 km

The view extends all the way to the Hunsrück and Steineberg is excellent. Especially recommended in clear weather.

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5.31 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.21 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.81 km

395 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 13 October

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