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Millstone Cave at Rother Kopf – Buchenloch Cave loop from Gerolstein

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Millstone Cave at Rother Kopf – Buchenloch Cave loop from Gerolstein

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Millstone Cave at Rother Kopf – Buchenloch Cave loop from Gerolstein

06:38

23.0km

550m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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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 10.1 km for 77 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.14 km

Millstone Cave at Rother Kopf

Highlight • Cave

It is unbelievable under what conditions people mined millstones here in the Middle Ages. The porous volcanic rock is popular because it does not become smooth when it is ground, but remains sharp-edged.

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6.58 km

Stone Throne of the Volcano God Vulkan on Rother Kopf

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From here you have a beautiful view of the village of Oos, which belongs to the town of Gerolstein.

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9.85 km

Stausee Gerolstein

Lake

12.2 km

Gerolstein Dolomites

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Gerolstein viewpoint in the Volcanic Eifel (Rhineland-Palatinate). It is part of the Gerolstein Dolomites.

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12.7 km

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. …

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13.1 km

Wunschkreuz (Wish Cross) and Stone Cairn, Gerolstein

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A very nice idea. Find a stone and put it on the stone hill and make a wish 👍🏻👍🏻

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13.5 km

Gerolsteiner Dolomiten Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

A hike through the Gerolsteiner Dolomites is probably one of the most beautiful tours that you can undertake in the Eifel. Absolutely worthwhile, also for children.

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13.5 km

Buchenloch Cave

Highlight • Cave

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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14.7 km

View of Gerolstein from the Munterley

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Very nice event with a lot of forest highway👍🏼

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23.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.74 km

6.64 km

3.94 km

1.72 km

532 m

258 m

151 m

Surfaces

8.63 km

6.84 km

3.52 km

2.12 km

1.52 km

340 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Millstone Cave at Rother Kopf – Buchenloch Cave loop from Gerolstein

Millstone Cave at Rother Kopf

Stone Throne of the Volcano God Vulkan on Rother Kopf

Gerolstein Dolomites

View of Gerolstein from the Munterley

Wunschkreuz (Wish Cross) and Stone Cairn, Gerolstein

Gerolsteiner Dolomiten Rock Formations

Buchenloch Cave

View of Gerolstein from the Munterley

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