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Kyll River – Vulkan Kalem Former Quarry loop from Birresborn

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Kyll River – Vulkan Kalem Former Quarry loop from Birresborn

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4.6

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Kyll River – Vulkan Kalem Former Quarry loop from Birresborn

01:59

6.93km

170m

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: June 28, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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230 m

Kyll River

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For Kyll see e.g. de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyll

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2.23 km

Sea of Rocks at Vulkan Kalem

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For the Kalem Volcano, see e.g

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2.83 km

Basalt Quarry at Vulkan Kalem

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The Kalem volcano, towering to the west of Birresborn, is one of the largest and oldest volcanoes in the Vulkaneifel; it is a good 600,000 years old. At that time, …

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3.80 km

Vulkan Kalem Former Quarry

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A hiking trail leads to the volcano, mainly along dirt paths.
Once you reach the top, you will see a rock and later the crater. Not a huge highlight, but beautiful.

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4.28 km

Kalem Volcano

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I had hoped for more

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4.74 km

Moss-Covered Volcanic Rocks in Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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A very nice path that you can walk well even in hot weather.

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4.85 km

Bench with a view of the Kyll Valley

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6.38 km

Bronze Statue of a Craftsman

Highlight • Monument

Even when the weather is bad, this young man always has a smile on his face. A small, fine bakery nearby invites you to linger.

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6.93 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.25 km

2.12 km

1.29 km

1.25 km

Surfaces

2.86 km

2.15 km

1.22 km

620 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

26°C

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Comments

February 4, 2025,Vulkan Kalem - Runde von Birresborn Parkplatz

A varied hike back into the history of the earth. The witnesses - moss-covered lava rocks, basalt columns and ash deposits - create a very mystical atmosphere. On the way to Kalem, the landscape offers a great view as far as Gerolstein. A large quarry, where basalt is still mined, gives an insight into the various ejecta layers.
At the …

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Kyll River – Vulkan Kalem Former Quarry loop from Birresborn

Kyll River

Sea of Rocks at Vulkan Kalem

Basalt Quarry at Vulkan Kalem

Vulkan Kalem Former Quarry

Kalem Volcano

Moss-Covered Volcanic Rocks in Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Bench with a view of the Kyll Valley

Bronze Statue of a Craftsman

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