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Ernstberg – View over the Vulkaneifel loop from Landkreis Vulkaneifel

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Ernstberg – View over the Vulkaneifel loop from Landkreis Vulkaneifel

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Ernstberg – View over the Vulkaneifel loop from Landkreis Vulkaneifel

03:04

10.6km

270m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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999 m

View of Kirchweiler

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Beautiful view from the foot of the Dauner Heck on the small town of Kirchweiler.

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2.14 km

Stone Cross of 1784

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This small cross is somewhat hidden on a pasture fence on the volcano summit path.

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2.33 km

View of the Vulkaneifel from the Ernstberg

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The Ernstberg is a stratovolcano and, at 699 meters high, is the second highest mountain in the Eifel.

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2.82 km

Ernstberg

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The almost 700 meters high Ernstberg is not only the highest volcano in the Western Eifel, but also the second highest mountain in the Eifel - only the Hohe Acht …

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2.95 km

Caves and natural rock arch on the Ernstberg summit

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Here you will find a natural bridge and small caves on the Ernstberg.

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3.87 km

View of the Eifel

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6.07 km

Sculpture Trail in Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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I don't know what we encountered here. It looks like art.

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6.07 km

View over the Vulkaneifel

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Here, the dense forest gives way to an open meadow landscape and you enjoy a great view over the Eifel. From a distance you can now easily see the volcanoes …

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.98 km

1.46 km

602 m

593 m

Surfaces

3.06 km

2.96 km

2.69 km

1.89 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

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Ernstberg – View over the Vulkaneifel loop from Landkreis Vulkaneifel

View of Kirchweiler

Stone Cross of 1784

View of the Vulkaneifel from the Ernstberg

Ernstberg

Caves and natural rock arch on the Ernstberg summit

View of the Eifel

Sculpture Trail in Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

View over the Vulkaneifel

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