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Etappe 9: Van Hillesheim naar Gerolstein – de Eifelsteig

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Etappe 9: Van Hillesheim naar Gerolstein – de Eifelsteig

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August 15, 2025

Etappe 9: Van Hillesheim naar Gerolstein – de Eifelsteig

Hard

05:39

19.9km

3.5km/h

380m

460m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 12.9 km for 77 m

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238 m

Hillesheim Town Wall

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Hillesheim and the surrounding hiking trails - including the crime hiking trails, of course - are always worth a visit. You should also climb the city wall. It offers a good panoramic view.

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9.35 km

It is unbelievable under what conditions people mined millstones here in the Middle Ages. The porous volcanic rock is popular because it does not become smooth when it is ground, but remains sharp-edged.

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9.81 km

View from Rother Kopf Viewing Platform

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The "Rother Kopf" is a former volcano. Here you have a beautiful all-round view of the surrounding area. Right next to it is a quarry where you can take an interesting look from up there.

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13.7 km

View of Gerolstein from the Auberg summit

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The Auberg is part of the "Gerolsteiner Dolomites" nature reserve. The climb is worth it. From here you can enjoy a wonderful view of the climatic health resort of Gerolstein.

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15.8 km

View of Gerolstein

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One of several beautiful viewpoints on the way from Gerolstein to Kasselburg.

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16.1 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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19.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

4.83 km

2.95 km

364 m

218 m

124 m

Surfaces

6.40 km

5.60 km

3.23 km

2.64 km

1.59 km

427 m

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Etappe 9: Van Hillesheim naar Gerolstein – de Eifelsteig

Hillesheim Town Wall

Millstone Cave at Rother Kopf

View from Rother Kopf Viewing Platform

View of Gerolstein from the Auberg summit

View of Gerolstein

Buchenloch Cave

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