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Herresbach

Guardian Angel Chapel, Herresbach – Basalt columns on the Hohe Acht loop from Herresbach

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Herresbach

Guardian Angel Chapel, Herresbach – Basalt columns on the Hohe Acht loop from Herresbach

Moderate

4.6

(23)

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Guardian Angel Chapel, Herresbach – Basalt columns on the Hohe Acht loop from Herresbach

03:50

13.4km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

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60 m

Guardian Angel Chapel, Herresbach

Highlight • Religious Site

There are some parking spaces and a shelter in front of the chapel. A replica of a pillory can still be found on the back.
The village square follows behind the chapel ...

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3.11 km

Eschbach Stream Crossing

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The picturesque Eschbach stream crosses the path. There is no need for a bridge, just a big step is enough.

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5.44 km

Ruins on the way to the Hohe Acht summit

Highlight • Historical Site

An information board would be nice

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5.58 km

Hohe Acht Nature Reserve

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Nature reserve around the Hohe Acht with the Kaiser Wilhelm Tower.

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5.62 km

Basalt columns on the Hohe Acht

Highlight • Natural Monument

The columns look really impressive, a little detour is worth it 👍

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5.73 km

Kaiser Wilhelm Tower on the Hohe Acht

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The Hohe Acht is the highest elevation in the Eifel and with the observation tower one of the landmarks of the Hocheifel region. Nearby is the Kaiser Wilhelm Tower.

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5.74 km

Basalt rock formations at Hohe Acht

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Basalt rocks on the Hohen Acht & at the Kaiser-Wilhelm Tower.

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12.7 km

Herresbach Chapel of the Virgin Mary

Highlight • Religious Site

Just outside the village of Herresbach, but still within sight of the village, this charming little chapel was built in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A plaque above the …

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

799 m

572 m

567 m

110 m

Surfaces

6.88 km

3.31 km

2.22 km

630 m

270 m

125 m

Elevation

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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Guardian Angel Chapel, Herresbach – Basalt columns on the Hohe Acht loop from Herresbach

Guardian Angel Chapel, Herresbach

Eschbach Stream Crossing

Ruins on the way to the Hohe Acht summit

Hohe Acht Nature Reserve

Basalt columns on the Hohe Acht

Kaiser Wilhelm Tower on the Hohe Acht

Basalt rock formations at Hohe Acht

Herresbach Chapel of the Virgin Mary

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