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Rhineland-Palatinate
Vulkaneifel
Schalkenmehren

Dronke Tower on the Mäuseberg – Schalkenmehrener Maar loop from Schalkenmehren

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Vulkaneifel
Schalkenmehren

Dronke Tower on the Mäuseberg – Schalkenmehrener Maar loop from Schalkenmehren

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Dronke Tower on the Mäuseberg – Schalkenmehrener Maar loop from Schalkenmehren

01:26

4.92km

120m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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580 m

View of Schalkenmehren

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Great panoramic view, even in winter

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1.58 km

Beautiful maar landscape to explore.

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2.27 km

Dronke Tower on the Mäuseberg

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From the parking lot between the Weinfelder Maar and the Schalkenmehrener Maar, a path climbs uphill to the Dronketurm on äumeberg. There you have a panoramic view that extends as …

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3.82 km

Weinfelder Maar viewpoint

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This hike can be done more often. Just beautiful.

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3.88 km

Maarsattel

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From Maarsattel you have an impressive view of two Maare (Schalkenmehrener Maar and Weinfelder Maar) and their explosive history. You can see Schalkenmehren in one direction and the Weinfelder Kapelle …

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Schalkenmehrener Maar

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The Schalkenmehrerener Maar is the southernmost and largest of the three Dauner Maars. There is another dry maar to the east of the Maarsee. It is one of the rare …

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4.92 km

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3.83 km

724 m

375 m

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2.61 km

1.58 km

483 m

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Thursday 25 June

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May 31, 2025,W90G Es sollte um die drei Maare gehen
However, due to an approaching thunderstorm, we had to abruptly abort and turn back 🫤. However, we timed it so brilliantly that we were already in the car when the storm really started (including hail). (See screenshot for original plan.)

Instead of ice cream at the ice cream parlor, we had ice cream and coffee at home 😋.

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Round can be run with children (3 and 6 years) towards the end of the holiday

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Beautiful short walk around the Weinfelder Maar.

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The Daun volcanic landscape in Daun is worth a visit. You will be spoiled by beautiful circular hiking trails and an outstanding view over the Vulkaneifel. There are many viewing opportunities that invite you to linger. At the Schalkenmehrener Maar you can 🏊‍♂️🚣‍♂️🚵‍♂️, so something for everyone 😉 there is also a delicious restaurant with 🍨 and pancakes at fair …

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A particularly beautiful little hike to/around the Dauner Maare (former volcanic craters filled with water).

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The Dronke Tower is a special highlight. From there you have a good view of the maars. In good weather you can see the high eight at the Nürburgring.
Donkeys and dragons are at home on the Maar site.

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In the morning the fog still stood over the maars and created an unreal atmosphere. Around noon it got friendlier and it was great hiking weather.

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