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Maarkreuz Schalkenmehren – Schalkenmehrener Maar loop from Schalkenmehren

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Maarkreuz Schalkenmehren – Schalkenmehrener Maar loop from Schalkenmehren

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Maarkreuz Schalkenmehren – Schalkenmehrener Maar loop from Schalkenmehren

02:10

7.68km

160m

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: June 23, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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1.07 km

View of the Gemündener Maar and Daun

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There is a bench here where you can enjoy the view over the maar

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1.60 km

Weinfelder Maar viewpoint

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This hike can be done more often. Just beautiful.

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2.17 km

Although the current location of the Maar Cross is no longer the original one, it offers hikers a relaxing place to rest and a fantastic view of the Schalkenmehrener Maar and the vast volcanic landscape. A saying was carved into the beam: “Maarkreuz be mentioned, for our salvation in this country. Emergency year 1932.” Since its construction, many pilgrims and hikers have taken a break on the mountain ridge with a view of the two maars.

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2.97 km

View of Schalkenmehren and Schalkenmehrener Maar

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Beautiful vantage point with a perfect view. Maar in the foreground, Schalkenmehren in the background.

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3.45 km

At the edge of the Schalkenmehrener Maar

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The Schalkenmehrer Maar is the largest of the Dauner Maars. Originally there were maybe even two. You can also see a dry maar. An information board explains the origins of the various types of maar. The view of the Schalkenmehrer Maar is very open, so that you can see it very nicely.

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4.44 km

Schalkenmehrener Maar

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The lake in the western part of the maar varies in diameter between 500 and 575 meters and is up to 21 meters deep. The Schalkenmehren Maar is the largest of the three Dauner Eifel Augen (Eifel Eyes). Here, you can not only take in the nature and fresh air while hiking, but also cool off in the maar after a strenuous hike. Very beautiful hiking trails around the lake and a wealth of nature. Fantastic.

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5.99 km

Schalkenmehrener Maar

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The Maars are always worthwhile. The calm they radiate and also strength, just wonderful

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6.16 km

Schalkenmehrener Maar

Highlight • Lake

The lake in the western part of the maar varies in diameter between 500 and 575 m and is up to 21 m deep.
The Schalkenmehrener Maar is the largest of the three Dauner Eifel eyes. Here you can not only take in nature and fresh air while hiking, but also cool off after a strenuous hike in the Maar.
Very nice hiking trails around the lake and a lot of nature. Great.

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7.68 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.31 km

2.24 km

581 m

539 m

Surfaces

3.13 km

2.86 km

1.34 km

281 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

28°C

18°C

41 %

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Comments

July 5, 2021,Schalkenmehren: SCHALKENMEHRENER MAAR, WEINFELDER MAAR (TOTENMAAR)

Final hike of the Vulkan - Eifel vacation.
We chose this hike as the end because we consider it the most beautiful. The landscape is varied with many beautiful views and offers a number of things worth seeing, e.g. B. live lawnmowers (goats and donkeys).
So, one more night and the vacation is a thing of the past.

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July 18, 2021,Vulkaneifel - Dauner Maare: Schalkenmehrener Maar und Weinfelder Maar

I saw this tour at Nieres'. Thank you for showing me!
Here is an explanation of the maars: A maar is created when a volcanic eruption occurs. As soon as groundwater and hot magma meet, water vapor explosions occur, usually in a single explosion period. These explosions form the crater-shaped maar, which can reach a diameter of 50 to 2,000 …

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Maarkreuz Schalkenmehren – Schalkenmehrener Maar loop from Schalkenmehren

View of the Gemündener Maar and Daun

Weinfelder Maar viewpoint