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Papenkaule Volcanic Crater – Buchenloch Cave loop from Gerolstein

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Papenkaule Volcanic Crater – Buchenloch Cave loop from Gerolstein

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Papenkaule Volcanic Crater – Buchenloch Cave loop from Gerolstein

00:41

2.24km

80m

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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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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494 m

Ergonomic Lounger at Grex Friends Trail, Vulkaneifel

Highlight • Rest Area

502 m

View from the Wooden Bench on the Waldkünstlerweg

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Why not combine sporty hiking 🥾 with half an hour of relaxing in nature?

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512 m

View of Gerolsteiner Trockenmaar

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Nice resting place from where you have a beautiful view.

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515 m

Papenkaule Volcanic Crater

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"... The Papenkaule is an 80 meter wide and 20 meter deep circular volcanic crater and is now a valuable geotope and biotope. The Papenkaule is a celebrity throughout the …

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638 m

Root Path on the Wanderweg, Vulkaneifel Geopark

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The path is sometimes narrow. Great!

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1.08 km

Buchenloch Cave

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Over a small staircase to reach the then quite large cave. You can get in a good deal and you are immediately fascinated. In any case worth a flashlight, of course, it is also without

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1.13 km

Gerolsteiner Dolomiten Rock Formations

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A hike through the Gerolsteiner Dolomites is probably one of the most beautiful tours that you can undertake in the Eifel. Absolutely worthwhile, also for children.

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1.19 km

Gerolstein Dolomites

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Landmark of Getolstein

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2.24 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.42 km

810 m

Surfaces

1.33 km

753 m

104 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

7°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Papenkaule Volcanic Crater – Buchenloch Cave loop from Gerolstein

Ergonomic Lounger at Grex Friends Trail, Vulkaneifel

View from the Wooden Bench on the Waldkünstlerweg

View of Gerolsteiner Trockenmaar

Papenkaule Volcanic Crater

Root Path on the Wanderweg, Vulkaneifel Geopark

Buchenloch Cave

Gerolsteiner Dolomiten Rock Formations

Gerolstein Dolomites

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