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Gerolstein Rock Trail

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Gerolstein Rock Trail

03:28

8.49km

210m

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The landscape around Gerolstein is known for its impressive dolomite cliffs. On this hike, you'll explore the region's geology and discover an impressive cave. It's worth packing a flashlight or headlamp for this. The route is complemented by magnificent views of the Eifel region.

From Gerolstein train station, hike along the Gerolstein Rock Trail up to the Buchenloch Cave, carved deep into the dolomite. People found shelter in its rock hall as early as the Stone Age – a fascinating place that you can easily explore with a flashlight. Shortly afterward, you'll reach a viewing rock with a view over Gerolstein before continuing uphill to the Munterley Plateau.

Once at the top, the trail leads you across the wide plateau past the Geoacker, where information panels reveal more about the geological features. At the foot of the Kasselburger Hahn, a detour to Kasselburg Castle is worthwhile. Afterwards, you can take a relaxed walk along wide paths through forests and meadows back towards the city – with beautiful views of the Kyll Valley before you reach the train station again.

by Eifel Tourismus

Last updated: March 5, 2026

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3.53 km

View of the Kasselburg

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Kasselburg Castle, idyllically situated in the Eifel region, is a popular tourist destination. Limited during the winter, it offers a wide range of activities for young and old throughout the year.

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4.31 km

Geo Field Gerolstein

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You should take a close look at these layers. Earth history to touch. :-)

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5.89 km

Papenkaule volcanic crater

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Volcanic activity on the Munterley hill resulted in several eruption sites, the most prominent being the Papenkaule crater. This volcanic crater is approximately 80 meters wide and 20 meters deep. Today, the Papenkaule is a geo- and biotope of the highest importance.

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Buchenloch Cave

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Over a small staircase to reach the then quite large cave. You can get in a good deal and you are immediately fascinated. In any case worth a flashlight, of course, it is also without

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View of Gerolstein from the Munterley

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One of the most beautiful highlights on a hike through the Gerolstein Dolomites. Be sure to take a break and enjoy the fantastic view over Gerolstein and the beautiful Kylltal. In bad weather, the refuge on the Munterley Plateau offers suitable shelter.

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.31 km

3.17 km

1.37 km

298 m

213 m

< 100 m

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3.87 km

1.81 km

940 m

807 m

681 m

375 m

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Comments

May 26, 2025,Gerolsteiner Felsenpfad

This tour in the Eifel is also a highlight. Great trails, fascinating rock formations, and plenty of information about geology and volcanism. And, as a special feature, the accessible Buchenloch Cave.

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August 10, 2025,Gerolsteiner Dolomiten-Acht Teil 2 : Felsenpfad

Still Dolomites 8 on August 10, 1925 with the Eifelverein Bad Münstereifel: the Rock Path: after leaving the town on the opposite side, the narrow paths began, leading us steadily uphill towards Munterley at 482 m. From the vantage point there, we had a fantastic view of the town and the volcanic Eifel ranges. We continued on the mountain path, …

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April 13, 2023,Gerolsteiner Dolomiten – Buchenlochhöhle Runde von Pelm

Unfortunately not fully accessible due to diversion. But very beautiful.

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June 29, 2024,Gerolsteiner Felsenpfad- Burgruine Löwenburg-Buchenlochhöhle-Munterley

Yesterday evening I spontaneously decided to do the Gerolsteiner Felsenpfad - Eifelsteig in Gerolstein. The route was beautiful and varied, and not just in terms of the terrain. Over fields in scorching heat (you could practically smell and taste it) and through cool forests, but without a gentle breeze, we went into the Buchenloch cave and up to the Munterley …

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June 9, 2025,Gerolsteiner Felsenpfad

Unfortunately, I couldn't really grasp why the trail went through Gerolsteiner Switzerland. Okay, the paths were steep, but it wasn't until 2 km before the end that I felt like I was hiking in a mountain range/Switzerland. The name doesn't exactly live up to expectations.

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July 30, 2021,Gerolsteiner Acht Nord

On the way to the "Gerolsteiner Dolomiten-Acht" hiking trail. Unfortunately we only had time for one loop and that became the northern one. From Gerolstein it goes up and through impressive rock formations up to Munterley. Here you have a beautiful view of Gerolstein.

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March 20, 2026,Gerolsteiner Felsenpfad

Another beautiful tour of the Eifelsteig. Check out the pictures.

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March 3, 2024,Rundwanderung: Vulkaneifel-Pfad "Gerolsteiner Felsenpfad" Nordschleife (aktuelle Umleitung)

This very well signposted circular route from Gerolstein has earned the title “Premiumweg”! The climb to Munterley Rock makes you warm, but is rewarded with a great panorama.

We continue through a very varied landscape, across fields, along green mossy rocks, a spectacular Stone Age cave and many informative information boards line the path.

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May 4, 2021

The landscape around Gerolstein is known for its impressive dolomite cliffs. On this hike, you'll explore the region's geology and discover an impressive cave. It's worth packing a flashlight or headlamp for this. The route is complemented by magnificent views of the Eifel region.
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August 20, 2024

Great tour! A lovely half-day tour with my wife and our 1 1/2 year old in the backpack, with a quick lunch at Kasselburg. Highly recommended!

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