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Martins Cave – Borussia Cave loop from Hohenfels-Essingen

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Martins Cave – Borussia Cave loop from Hohenfels-Essingen

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4.6

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Martins Cave – Borussia Cave loop from Hohenfels-Essingen

00:53

3.24km

50m

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: May 6, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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534 m

Borussia Cave and Rock Formation

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There are even a few anchor points / eyes for climbers ;-)

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702 m

Basalt Cliff Path

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The basalt wall is impressive

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791 m

Basalt Cliff and Lupine Meadow

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Who will find the giraffe? ;-)

P.S. A real lupine sea can be found here :-)

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2.62 km

Millstone Caves on Mühlenberg

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Here millstones were hammered out of the mountain/lava

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2.66 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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2.83 km

Borussia Cave

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Ice cave entrance and ice cave somewhat covered by trees 😊

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2.89 km

Schwedenfeste Cave

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

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3.03 km

Gazebo with a view of Hohenfels and the Vulkaneifel

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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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3.24 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.79 km

1.43 km

Surfaces

1.32 km

811 m

751 m

289 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 23 May

27°C

13°C

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Martins Cave – Borussia Cave loop from Hohenfels-Essingen

Borussia Cave and Rock Formation

Basalt Cliff Path

Basalt Cliff and Lupine Meadow

Millstone Caves on Mühlenberg

Martins Cave

Borussia Cave

Schwedenfeste Cave

Gazebo with a view of Hohenfels and the Vulkaneifel

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