Geopaths
The Geopfade trails in the volcanic region around Lake Laach combine fascinating geological insights with culturally and historically significant monuments and stunning natural beauty. Along the trails, visitors can discover volcanic formations, rare rocks, and traces of Earth’s history, as well as historic buildings and artifacts from times past. This makes every hike a fascinating journey through nature, history, and the region’s unique landscape.
Trails in our region
9 results
Hiking
Laach Loop Trail - Geopath Route L
WassenachDistance:15.4 km
Duration:3:38 h
Difficulty:Easy
Start at the parking lot opposite the restaurant "Waldfrieden" near Wassenach, approx. 14 km, marked: Geo-L
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Olbrück Panorama Trail - Geopath Route M
NiederzissenDistance:22.0 km
Difficulty:Medium
Start at Niederzissen train station, approx. 22 km, marked: "Geo-M"
Hiking
Eppelsberg Panorama Trail - Geopath Route N
NickenichDistance:13.0 km
Difficulty:Difficult
Panorama trail Eppelsberg - Geopath route N - 13.0 km long - difficult
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Riedener Volcanic Complex – Geopath Route R
RiedenDistance:19.5 km
Difficulty:Medium
Since September 2018, the Geo-Route R themed hiking trail has been available in and around the Eifel village of Rieden, offering a wide range of interesting things for hiking, nature and volcano/geology enthusiasts. The approx. 23 km long overall tour can also be hiked in individual sections and other extra tours complement the signposted route, which is equipped with information boards.
Hiking
Trasshöhlenweg - Geopath Route U
Bad TönissteinDistance:14.4 km
Duration:3:30 h
Difficulty:Medium
Start at Bad Tönnisstein railroad station/guest house "Schmökermühle" on the B 412 between Brohl-Lützing and Burgbrohl, approx. 14 km, marked: "Geo-U"
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Tuffstone Trail - Geopath Route O
KempenichDistance:17.0 km
Difficulty:Medium
Start at the train station in Engeln, approx. 17 km, marked: Geo-O
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Vinxtbachtal Valley - Geopath Route V
KönigsfeldDistance:12.4 km
Duration:3:00 h
Difficulty:Easy
Circular hike starting at the Königsfeld community center, approx. 9 km, marked: "Geo-V". Hike along idyllic field paths with wonderful views and numerous ceramic sculptures.
Hiking
Geological Trail: Cross and Ceramics Route
KönigsfeldDistance:5.0 km
Difficulty:Medium
Artistic ceramic sculptures such as steles, seating groups and fountains as well as historic basalt lava crosses from different eras accompany the hiker across colorful fields with magnificent views.
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Charcoal Burners' and Tannery Road
SchalkenbachDistance:17.7 km
Duration:4:11 h
Difficulty:Medium
Through an enchanting, hilly Eifel landscape, past witnesses of former forest use, along re-established juniper heaths with their typical flora and fauna to the charcoal pile and racing kiln.