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Stage 9: From Hillesheim to Gerolstein – the Eifelsteig

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Stage 9: From Hillesheim to Gerolstein – the Eifelsteig

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December 4, 2025

Stage 9: From Hillesheim to Gerolstein – the Eifelsteig

Hard

06:07

21.4km

3.5km/h

430m

510m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

Your route passes through a protected area

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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239 m

Hillesheim Town Wall

Highlight • Monument

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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2.42 km

Bolsdorfer Valley

Highlight • Gorge

The Bolsdorfer Tälchen recreation area offers excellent cycling and hiking trails. There's also a barefoot path to explore. Whether on foot or by bike, the valley offers great highlights for …

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10.4 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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10.8 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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15.1 km

View of Gerolstein from the Auberg summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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17.4 km

View of Gerolstein

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This tour always has beautiful views. On the far right, the Gerolsteiner whirlpools gradually come into view, which will accompany you for a long time.

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17.7 km

Buchenloch Cave

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The approx. 30 meter long and 4 meter wide beech hole cave has been under nature protection since 1938. The cave is freely accessible, but should not be entered between …

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21.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

5.23 km

3.17 km

537 m

299 m

264 m

Surfaces

8.57 km

5.00 km

3.98 km

2.24 km

1.54 km

117 m

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Stage 9: From Hillesheim to Gerolstein – the Eifelsteig

Hillesheim Town Wall

Bolsdorfer Valley

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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