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Papenkaule Volcanic Crater – Buchenloch Cave loop from Gerolstein

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Papenkaule Volcanic Crater – Buchenloch Cave loop from Gerolstein

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Papenkaule Volcanic Crater – Buchenloch Cave loop from Gerolstein

00:41

2.24km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

494 m

Ergonomic Lounger at Grex Friends Trail, Vulkaneifel

Highlight • Rest Area

2

502 m

View from the Wooden Bench on the Waldkünstlerweg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Why not combine sporty hiking 🥾 with half an hour of relaxing in nature?

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3

512 m

View of Gerolsteiner Trockenmaar

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice resting place from where you have a beautiful view.

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4

515 m

Papenkaule Volcanic Crater

Highlight • Volcano

"... The Papenkaule is an 80 meter wide and 20 meter deep circular volcanic crater and is now a valuable geotope and biotope. The Papenkaule is a celebrity throughout the …

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5

638 m

Root Path on the Wanderweg, Vulkaneifel Geopark

Highlight • Trail

The path is sometimes narrow. Great!

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6

1.08 km

Buchenloch Cave

Highlight • Cave

The approx. 30 meter long and 4 meter wide beech hole cave has been under nature protection since 1938. The cave is freely accessible, but should not be entered between …

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7

1.13 km

Gerolsteiner Dolomiten Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

"With an area of around 102 hectares, the area around the Gerolstein Dolomites has been designated a nature reserve since 1990.
+ animal species found: bat
+ plant species found: …

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8

1.19 km

Gerolstein Dolomites

Highlight • Natural Monument

Landmark of Getolstein

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B

2.24 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.42 km

810 m

Surfaces

1.33 km

753 m

104 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

13°C

7°C

58 %

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