Genoveva Cave – Klausen Cave (Hermit's Cave) loop from Kordel

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Trier-Saarburg

Kordel

Genoveva Cave – Klausen Cave (Hermit's Cave) loop from Kordel

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Genoveva Cave – Klausen Cave (Hermit's Cave) loop from Kordel

04:52

16.0km

510m

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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.89 km for 2 m

After 9.20 km for 133 m

After 11.1 km for 159 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.83 km

Overgrown Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Can be seen from afar

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4.09 km

Silvester Cave

Highlight • Cave

Cave is a little over the top. Is more of a rock overhang, which provides some protection from bad weather. Nice rest area, if people would take their garbage again :-(

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5.76 km

Roman copper mine and quarry Pützlöcher

Highlight • Historical Site

To knock such holes in rock - who can think of it? How did the Romans know that copper was being mined here? This space raises many more questions. The …

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7.26 km

The "Long Wall" enclosed an area of approximately 220 square kilometers north of Trier on both sides of the Kyll River, extending 28 km in a north-south direction and up to 12 km in an east-west direction.

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9.33 km

Genoveva Cave

Highlight • Cave

Great shelter in rainy weather.

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11.2 km

Klausen Cave (Hermit's Cave)

Highlight • Cave

The Klausenhöhle was inhabited in the 18th century by a hermit. Access is via ladders. Particularly impressive is the view through a natural rock opening, which reveals a view of …

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12.8 km

Ramstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Ramstein castle ruin is located on a roughly 182-meter-high colourful sandstone rock. Originally, it was created in the 10th century as a fortified farmstead and was expanded in the …

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13.6 km

Burg Ramstein Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The ruins of Ramstein Castle stand on a 182-meter-high red sandstone rock in the lower Kyll valley near Kordel and are a hilltop castle.

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16.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

2.59 km

621 m

470 m

161 m

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.53 km

3.79 km

2.97 km

1.07 km

622 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

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Comments

May 29, 2025,Genovevahöhle – Klausenhöhle Runde von Kordel

Kordel was the starting point!
Followed the previous route!
Vacationed there and loved it... Landscape, history, and appealing objects, plus highlights.
You should be a bit of off-road proficiency.
Others say it's suitable for alpine use! 🤷
Mean mortals take longer and are more out of breath.
If you want to hike, expect a bad path. 👍
Please don't misunderstand... …

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March 26, 2022,Butzerbacher Wasserfälle – Genovevahöhle - Klausenhöhle Runde von Kordel

It was a really nice tour and we will definitely repeat it!

First, the path along the stream with the small waterfalls and rope bridges was an experience. Actually, this part of the route would have been closed because of the storm damage, but we only found that out at the end of the valley. So we had to climb …

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August 1, 2024,Höhlenwanderung Kordel

Hike from Kordel train station in the direction of Silvesterhöhle along the Butzerbachtal valley past the waterfalls. Unfortunately only on the western side as the path is closed due to a landslide. Continue on the Roman path to the Pützlöcher, to the Genovevahöhle and after a steep descent to the Klausenhöhle and via Ramstein Castle back to the train station. …

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September 11, 2021,Auf Eifelsteig und Premiumwanderweg Römerpfad bei Kordel

A very recommendable hike with numerous highlights, such as the Butzerbach waterfalls, various caves and a former copper mine. Largely in the forest, it is very pleasant even in summer temperatures.

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August 10, 2024,Genovevahöhle – Klausenhöhle Runde von Kordel

It is a super beautiful and incredibly varied tour. I walked it for the first time in February 23 - but the other way round. In summer it is even more beautiful :)

Officially, the Butzerbachtal is closed, which is a real nuisance to the owners of Ramstein Castle, as they depend on hikers and tourists.
It's a good thing... …

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July 2, 2022,Butzerbacher Wasserfälle – Genoveva- & Klausenhöhle Runde von Kordel

Unfortunately, we could only view the Butzerbach waterfalls and the two suspension bridges from above because the path was closed. So we had to follow a detour.
Nevertheless, it was a nice hike on varied small and large paths.
We found the huge Genoveva cave and the rock formations there particularly impressive.
Ramstein Castle and the beer garden next door …

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March 30, 2024,Trasa Genovevahöhle–Klausenhöhle (początek: Kordel)

I highly recommend it to those who like challenges, the route is great, a bit dangerous because it's raining. Steep ascent and descent. A revelation for me

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May 23, 2023,💙Butzerbacher Wasserfälle – Genovevahöhle Runde von Kordel

The Porta Nigra...🤔🤔
Based on our yesterday's tour,
The premium hiking trails Eifelsteig and Römerpfad led us today
Roman coin mark -
to sights such as the "Pützlöcher" -
a copper mine and ancient quarry. From here the cuboids were used to build the Porta Nigra, the Cologne Cathedral, the Reichstag building and the Leipzig main train station, or they …

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