Genoveva Cave – Klausen Cave (Hermit's Cave) loop from Beßlich

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Genoveva Cave – Klausen Cave (Hermit's Cave) loop from Beßlich

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Genoveva Cave – Klausen Cave (Hermit's Cave) loop from Beßlich

05:38

18.4km

580m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 9, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.06 km

Buntsandstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Around Kordel you will find a variety of red sandstone rocks and caves, including the Kaulay, the Geyersley and the Spitzley. The formation of these formations has a long history: …

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3.26 km

Eifel Cross

Highlight • Monument

A centuries-old tree, the “thick beech”, stood here at the intersection of various local hiking trails with the main hiking trail 4, the Josef-Schramm-Weg. When it had to be struck …

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4.17 km

Genoveva Cave

Highlight • Cave

Great shelter in rainy weather.

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4.27 km

View Above the Cave

Highlight • Viewpoint

What a beautiful place. The last stage of the Eifelsteig passes here.

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4.99 km

Celtic hillfort rock plateau with views of the Kyll Valley and the Hunsrück

Highlight • Historical Site

The “remains” seen here are parts of a Celtic stronghold, which was probably divided into three parts. The upper castle lies on a rock spur about 90 meters above the …

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7.02 km

Klausen Cave (Hermit's Cave)

Highlight • Cave

The Klausenhöhle was inhabited in the 18th century by a hermit. Access is via ladders. Particularly impressive is the view through a natural rock opening, which reveals a view of …

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8.62 km

Ramstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Ramstein castle ruin is located on a roughly 182-meter-high colourful sandstone rock. Originally, it was created in the 10th century as a fortified farmstead and was expanded in the …

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9.28 km

Silvester Cave

Highlight • Cave

Cave is a little over the top. Is more of a rock overhang, which provides some protection from bad weather. Nice rest area, if people would take their garbage again :-(

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18.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

3.74 km

421 m

244 m

204 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.49 km

6.25 km

3.39 km

191 m

114 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

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Comments

October 11, 2025,Römerpfad individuell

Start at the impressive Ramstein Castle, perched high above the Kyll Valley on red sandstone.

Right from the start, the trail leads along the Butzerbach stream, a beautiful introduction with waterfalls, moss-covered rocks, and small bridges that immediately whet your appetite for more.

Soon you reach the Pützlöcher, a former Roman copper mine that later served as a quarry.

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February 26, 2026,Römerpfad und Eifelsteig bei Trier

Today we did a beautiful, muddy, strenuous, and scenic hike.

The first few kilometers weren't so great and were a bit boring. But then we just followed the signs for the Roman Trail. From then on,

the hike became very beautiful. We first passed a former Roman copper mine. Then we continued on, and after a while, the path was …

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February 15, 2026,F Trail Römerpfad, Butzerbachtal, Burg Ramstein, Geyerslay, Klausenhöhle, Genoveva-Höhle Start Parkplatz Aacher Weg 17,4 km 550 Hm

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June 8, 2023,Römerpfad-Wasserfälle-Pützlöcher-Genovevahöhle-Klausen Höhle - Burg Ramstein

A wonderful tour at the end of our South Eifel hiking holiday. However, we were unlucky with the weather on the way. A thunderstorm surprised us. To be honest: it poured like cats and dogs. Rain jackets were of course in the car 🤨. But the Klausen cave saved us and we were able to take shelter. Soon, thank God, …

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February 2, 2025,Genovevahöhle – Hochburg - Klausenhöhle - Eifelsteig - Silvesterhöhle - Burg Ramstein - Eifelkreuz Runde vom Parkplatz Dicke Buche

The Eifelsteig is currently closed. However, there is a parallel path. We still dared to take the path and had to cross the Butzerbach several times.

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August 10, 2023,Premiumwanderweg Römerpfad !

Varied hike. The two detours to the viewpoints "Hochburg" and Geyersley are not part of the tour, but are recommended. Highlights are the two caves ( Genoveva Cave and Klausen Cave ). The ruins of Ramstein Castle are also worth a visit.

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April 3, 2023,09-23 - LK Trier-Saarburg - Butzerbachtal, Burg Ramstein, Höhlen und Felsplateau's

After the short trip to Trier, another tour just outside of Trier on the same day. Quite a nice tour. The title basically says it all.
So short summary: Nice tour but with some somewhat monotonous sections but still 4 out of 5 stars.

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September 25, 2023,Genovevahöhle + Klausenhöhle + Burg Ramstein + Wasserfälle - Runde

This tour was peppered with various highlights that we did not expect.
We worked up a sweat on the way to the first destination.
First of all, here's the information: sturdy shoes are a must and this tour is not a comfortable hiking tour! Surefootedness and fitness should be present.
In the waterfall location I took a bruised and fat …

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