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Rhineland-Palatinate

Afelskreuz and Chapel – Hilgerath Church loop from Boxberg

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate

Afelskreuz and Chapel – Hilgerath Church loop from Boxberg

Moderate

4.7

(3)

5

hikers

Afelskreuz and Chapel – Hilgerath Church loop from Boxberg

03:17

11.8km

220m

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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Your route passes through a protected area

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.41 km

Forest Path in Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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2

4.29 km

Which animal jumps how far - and how far can you jump? Here, children can playfully compete with the long jumpers from the local nature. But even as an adult …

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3

4.51 km

Unfortunately not in such good condition anymore - needs to be overhauled.

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4

4.62 km

A spider web is stretched between two strong trees.

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5

4.95 km

Kelberg Observation Platform

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On this viewing platform you can sit down on the benches and enjoy the view towards Kelberg. When the weather is clear, you can see all the way to Döhmberg, Reinertsberg and Barsberg.

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6.95 km

Afelskreuz and Chapel

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The Afelskreuz (Ablasskreuz) stands on an old Roman army road.
The height of the Afelskreuz is a stately 3.30 meters. The crossbeam, in which the name of the cross is …

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7

8.44 km

The rest stop (also easily accessible from the Hilgerather loop) is located at a crossroads and invites you to take a break with its beautiful view of the Eifel landscape.

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8

8.94 km

Hilgerath Church

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Unfortunately, the church is not always open to visitors.

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11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.85 km

1.38 km

301 m

295 m

Surfaces

4.64 km

3.50 km

2.64 km

958 m

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< 100 m

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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Sunday 28 June

24°C

17°C

85 %

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