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Stairway to the Small Cave – View of the Eifel Countryside loop from Kalkmagerrasenkomplex bei Weyer

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Euskirchen

Mechernich

Stairway to the Small Cave – View of the Eifel Countryside loop from Kalkmagerrasenkomplex bei Weyer

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Stairway to the Small Cave – View of the Eifel Countryside loop from Kalkmagerrasenkomplex bei Weyer

01:54

6.65km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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434 m

Stairway to the Small Cave

Highlight • Cave

Caution: When wet, the stone steps of the stairs can be very slippery. A little caution and using the attached handrail won't hurt.

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764 m

Kalkmagerrasenkomplex bei Weyer

Nature Reserve

1.17 km

Stainless Steel Sculptures in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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For more information and lots of photos see the original hiking highlight at =>> komoot.com/de-de/highlight/208560

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2.28 km

Roman Canal Outcrop in the Veybach Valley (Roman Canal Station 12, Mechernich-Eiserfey)

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Station no. 12 of the Roman Canal hiking trail is the outcrop of the Roman canal near Mechernich-Eiserfey.
Further information is available at roemerkanal.de/bauwerk.

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3.34 km

Roman Aqueduct Bridge Mechernich‑Vussem (Römerkanal — Station 13)

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Reconstruction of the Vussem aqueduct bridge. It was part of the Roman Eifel water pipeline to Cologne and spanned a now nameless side valley of the Veybach.

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4.18 km

View of the Eifel Countryside

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This view is unique

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4.40 km

Bench with panoramic view of Vussem

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From here you have a beautiful view of Vussem.

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4.42 km

Meadows Above Vussem

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Infinite vastness - like in many places in this area!

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6.37 km

Kakus Cave and Kartstein Cliffs

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A very large cave with many exits, so a lot of light falls into the cave. It is also very bright and, with stairs and concrete reinforcements, can be entered …

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6.65 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.82 km

1.60 km

991 m

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.64 km

1.79 km

1.02 km

674 m

457 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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Stairway to the Small Cave – View of the Eifel Countryside loop from Kalkmagerrasenkomplex bei Weyer

Stairway to the Small Cave

Stainless Steel Sculptures in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Roman Canal Outcrop in the Veybach Valley (Roman Canal Station 12, Mechernich-Eiserfey)

Roman Aqueduct Bridge Mechernich‑Vussem (Römerkanal — Station 13)

View of the Eifel Countryside

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Kakus Cave and Kartstein Cliffs

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