approx. 30 min
Daun Maars
Three water-filled volcanic craters – the Gemündener, Weinfelder and Schalkenmehrener Maar. A circular trail links them, and in summer you can swim in the Gemündener Maar.
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Things to do in the Volcanic Eifel
Maar lakes, rocks, forests and castles: our favourite tips for your stay – with approximate driving times from the holiday homes.
Volcanoes & maar lakes
approx. 40 min
Pulvermaar
One of the most beautiful maars in the Eifel, near Gillenfeld: almost perfectly round, with a lakeside trail and a lido in summer.
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approx. 15 min
Gerolstein Dolomites
The Munterley and Auberg limestone rocks above Gerolstein with wide views over the Kyll valley. The Buchenloch cave is close by.
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approx. 45 min
Manderscheid
Two castles above a deep valley and the Maar Museum – a lovely day out full of history and volcanoes.
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right on your doorstep
Kyll cycle path
The cycle path along the Kyll runs right through Stadtkyll and Jünkerath – relaxed and mostly flat, for example to Gerolstein.
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approx. 15 min
Eifelsteig trail
The well-known long-distance trail crosses the Volcanic Eifel. Ideal for day stages, for example around Gerolstein and Daun.
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approx. 10 min
Lake Kronenburg
A peaceful reservoir near Stadtkyll with a circular walk. Above it sits the medieval castle village of Kronenburg with its half-timbered houses.
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approx. 45 min
Eifel National Park & Vogelsang
Wilderness, hiking trails and wide views. At the Vogelsang site there is an exhibition about the national park and the history of the place.
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approx. 20 min
Kasselburg Eagle and Wolf Park
Birds of prey flight shows, a wolf pack and a castle tower with a view – at Pelm near Gerolstein.
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approx. 30 min
Daun Wildlife and Adventure Park
A large wildlife park you can drive through in your own car, plus a summer toboggan run.
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approx. 40 min
Nürburgring
The legendary race track with the Nordschleife: tourist laps, race events and visitor attractions around the Ring.
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approx. 10 min
Hillesheim
The Eifel's 'crime-novel town' with well-preserved town walls, cosy cafés and a crime-themed walking trail.
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Driving times are approximate. Please check opening hours and prices with each attraction before you go.