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Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Kirchwald

Sandkaul Caves near Ettringen – Bürresheim Castle loop from Kirchwald

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Kirchwald

Sandkaul Caves near Ettringen – Bürresheim Castle loop from Kirchwald

Hard

4.0

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Sandkaul Caves near Ettringen – Bürresheim Castle loop from Kirchwald

05:51

20.2km

510m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.62 km

View of Rieden's Waldsee

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Well-maintained paths, no special requirements required and suitable for strollers

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3.81 km

Rieden Forest Lake

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The Rieden forest lake and its surroundings offer everything you need for relaxation: hiking trails, swimming opportunities, a holiday home area with lake views, restaurants, mineral springs…

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3.87 km

Eifel lake hut at Waldsee Rieden

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Wonderful view of the forest lake Rieden and the Eifeler Seehütte

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8.48 km

View from St. Florian Hut (Sulzbusch)

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The Sulzbusch viewing point at the St. Florians Hut is fantastic. It is worth taking a break here to enjoy this amazing view.

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8.72 km

View of Hochstein

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🌳Wonderful oxygen filling station💚
A changing picture every season 🍃 🍂 🌿 🌲 🎨
Wonderful peace and quiet allows every stressed soul to find peace 🥰💚
Great photo location 📷

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10.2 km

Relaxing lounger / view of the Eastern Eifel

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10.8 km

Sandkaul Caves near Ettringen

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The Sandkaul near Ettringen in the Volcanic Eifel.🖤
This former volcanic rock mining area is located on the edge of the Hochstein volcano, north of Ettringen on the L 82 …

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16.8 km

Bürresheim Castle

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The castle was used as the fictional Brunwald Castle for the exterior shots for the film "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade".

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20.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

5.21 km

1.84 km

1.18 km

Surfaces

7.42 km

5.48 km

4.75 km

1.75 km

573 m

265 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

36°C

23°C

19 %

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Sandkaul Caves near Ettringen – Bürresheim Castle loop from Kirchwald

View of Rieden's Waldsee

Rieden Forest Lake

Eifel lake hut at Waldsee Rieden

View from St. Florian Hut (Sulzbusch)

View of Hochstein

Relaxing lounger / view of the Eastern Eifel

Sandkaul Caves near Ettringen

Bürresheim Castle

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