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XXL Bench, Vulkaneifel – Hilgerath Church loop from Hörscheid

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XXL Bench, Vulkaneifel – Hilgerath Church loop from Hörscheid

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XXL Bench, Vulkaneifel – Hilgerath Church loop from Hörscheid

04:24

16.1km

240m

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: May 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.50 km

View from Auf Schloscheid

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A very beautiful viewing point that you can pass on the “Afelskreuzweg” circular route. Trade routes and pilgrimage routes were laid out in this area in ancient times, and today many beautiful hiking trails also run along them.

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6.01 km

Bench with a view of Katzwinkel and the Vulkaneifel

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Just put your feet up - you can do that here on this perfectly shaped lounger and enjoy the great panorama of the Vulkaneifel.

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6.48 km

XXL Bench, Vulkaneifel

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Well, that goes through as an XXXL bank. My opinion.

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6.52 km

View of Weiherheide

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A giant bench gives hikers the opportunity to view everything "from above". You can't see much of the heath yet, but renaturation is in full swing.

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7.77 km

Bench With View of the Eifel Landscape

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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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8.28 km

Hilgerath Church

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Unfortunately, the church is not always open to visitors.

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9.37 km

Wayside Cross (1954) Near Gefell

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Seen on the "Alte Eiche" circular hiking trail. Wooden crosses were set up for a variety of reasons. Emergency situations, gratitude or deep piety lead to the erection of stone or wooden crosses.

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10.4 km

Lieser Valley

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On the first stage of the Lieserpfad you come through the "Struth". Here you can stroll comfortably past the Lieser without any significant inclines. Some circular paths also lead through …

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16.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

533 m

285 m

Surfaces

6.41 km

6.16 km

2.91 km

456 m

138 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

37°C

22°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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XXL Bench, Vulkaneifel – Hilgerath Church loop from Hörscheid

View from Auf Schloscheid

Bench with a view of Katzwinkel and the Vulkaneifel

XXL Bench, Vulkaneifel

View of Weiherheide

Bench With View of the Eifel Landscape

Hilgerath Church

Wayside Cross (1954) Near Gefell

Lieser Valley

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