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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Bernkastel-Wittlich
Meerfeld

Windsborn Crater summit – View of the Crater Lake loop from Meerfeld

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Bernkastel-Wittlich
Meerfeld

Windsborn Crater summit – View of the Crater Lake loop from Meerfeld

Hard

4.4

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Windsborn Crater summit – View of the Crater Lake loop from Meerfeld

02:52

10.0km

230m

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: March 26, 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 4.89 km for 122 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.04 km

Descent to Meerfeld

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Marian Shrine

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2

1.10 km

View of the Eifel countryside in Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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The view is really worth it. You can see wide fields and a very beautiful landscape.

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3

3.22 km

Lava rock formations at the summit of Mosenberg

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A beautiful place - you feel very proud when you are up there, although it is not that high 😀 The view of the crater lake is also very beautiful!

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3.24 km

Windsborn Crater summit

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One of the few volcanic crater lakes north of the Alps: the Windsborn crater lake, formed around 30,000 years ago. While maars are blasted into the earth as craters when …

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5

3.51 km

Windsborn Crater Lake

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The only crater lake north of the Alps. Beautifully situated. Not just for geology enthusiasts.

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6

3.64 km

Wooden boardwalks at Windsborn Crater Lake

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Beautifully situated - wonderful this silence here. A great place to relax!

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7

3.87 km

View of the Crater Lake

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It really couldn't be more beautiful👍
Definitely worth a trip!!!

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8

9.33 km

Big Bang Sculpture

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The Cosmos Cycle Path is a cycle path that opens up part of the Vulkaneifel on an almost slope-free route.

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10.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.59 km

1.75 km

1.66 km

1.10 km

581 m

316 m

Surfaces

2.66 km

2.39 km

2.00 km

1.37 km

865 m

714 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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