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Lava Flow in the Alftal Valley – Strohner Switzerland loop from Wallscheid

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Lava Flow in the Alftal Valley – Strohner Switzerland loop from Wallscheid

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Lava Flow in the Alftal Valley – Strohner Switzerland loop from Wallscheid

03:50

14.0km

220m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 11.0 km for 87 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.28 km

Alfbach Stream and Wooden Bridge – Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Highlight • River

5.28 km

Lava Flow in the Alftal Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

The longest lava flow in the Eifel.
The violent eruptions of the Wartgesberg volcanism were due to the high proportion of gas in the glowing magma rising from a depth …

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5.33 km

Idyllic Alfbach Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Anyone who knows the "Valley of the wild Endert" will love this section of the route in the Alfbachtal. The Alfbach flows wildly and romantically and a small, beautiful, narrow path leads along the stream.

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5.38 km

The longest lava flow in the Eifel

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great hiking trail, easy to manage

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5.39 km

Strohner Switzerland

Highlight • Gorge

Those who hike here stroll through steep lava walls that tower up to the treetops to the right and left of the Alfbach. This magical place is part of the longest lava flow in the Eifel.

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5.51 km

View of the Alfbach in the Strohner Schweiz

Highlight • River

Strohner Schweiz is bisected by the Alfbach, which meanders wildly and romantically through the valley. A beautiful forest path leads along the Alfbach through the Strohn Switzerland

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5.60 km

Wartgesberg Lava Quarry

Highlight • Natural Monument

Not far behind the lava bomb in Strohn, in the direction of Strohner Switzerland, you reach the lava wall, which borders the lava fracture behind it and offers an excellent …

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10.8 km

View of the Holzmaar

Highlight • Lake

A nice rest area even for large groups. Tables and benches are available here, and reserve tables are also available. Located directly on the Holzmaar and truly magical.

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14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.76 km

2.15 km

1.24 km

566 m

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.60 km

3.45 km

1.59 km

1.50 km

617 m

203 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Tuesday 23 June

34°C

18°C

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Lava Flow in the Alftal Valley – Strohner Switzerland loop from Wallscheid

Alfbach Stream and Wooden Bridge – Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Lava Flow in the Alftal Valley

Idyllic Alfbach Valley

The longest lava flow in the Eifel

Strohner Switzerland

View of the Alfbach in the Strohner Schweiz

Wartgesberg Lava Quarry

View of the Holzmaar

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