Strohner Switzerland – Lava Flow in the Alftal Valley loop from Oberscheidweiler

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Strohner Switzerland – Lava Flow in the Alftal Valley loop from Oberscheidweiler

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Strohner Switzerland – Lava Flow in the Alftal Valley loop from Oberscheidweiler

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9.90km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.60 km

View of the Alfbach in the Strohner Schweiz

Highlight • River

Strohner Schweiz is bisected by the Alfbach, which meanders wildly and romantically through the valley. A beautiful forest path leads along the Alfbach through the Strohn Switzerland

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4.63 km

Alfbach Valley Trail

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The path into the Alfbachtal is very beautiful, the sound of the Alfbach accompanies you down. The path is easy to walk and finally leads over a bridge over the Alfbach.

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4.72 km

Strohner Switzerland

Highlight • Gorge

Those who hike here stroll through steep lava walls that tower up to the treetops to the right and left of the Alfbach. This magical place is part of the longest lava flow in the Eifel.

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4.73 km

The longest lava flow in the Eifel

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Great hiking trail, easy to manage

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4.78 km

Anyone who knows the "Valley of the wild Endert" will love this section of the route in the Alfbachtal. The Alfbach flows wildly and romantically and a small, beautiful, narrow path leads along the stream.

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4.82 km

Lava Flow in the Alftal Valley

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The longest lava flow in the Eifel.
The violent eruptions of the Wartgesberg volcanism were due to the high proportion of gas in the glowing magma rising from a depth …

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4.83 km

Alfbach Stream and Wooden Bridge – Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Highlight • River

6.72 km

Mückeln Monastery Pond Picnic Area

Highlight • Lake

A small picnic area, which invites you to take particularly long breaks in summer because of the shade :-)

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9.90 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.78 km

1.55 km

372 m

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.31 km

2.43 km

2.19 km

1.23 km

571 m

182 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 16 October

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August 10, 2026,Strohner Schweiz⛰️🏞️– Lavastrom🌋 im Alftal🏞️Runde von Oberscheidweiler Mühle 🏚️

A hike close to home is on the agenda for today.
Start is at 7 am with a fresh 13 degrees at the Oberscheidweiler Mühle. The parking lot directly at the mill is private and marked with signs against unauthorized use. I park 50 meters away on the shoulder of the access road. When I return, there is a note …

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