Vulkaneifel Trail – View of Vulkan Kalem loop from Kopp

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Vulkaneifel Trail – View of Vulkan Kalem loop from Kopp

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Vulkaneifel Trail – View of Vulkan Kalem loop from Kopp

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3.35km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.36 km

Vulkaneifel Trail

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Best shot!

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1.52 km

Forest in Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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Beautiful forest with quite good hiking trails

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2.28 km

Moss Forest in Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark

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The abundance of green moss is really beautiful in the forest.

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3.07 km

Birresborn Ice Caves (Birresborner Ice Caves)

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The ice caves were not created naturally, but rather through the mining of millstones. That is why they are also known as "millstone caves" and have been a listed building …

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3.14 km

View of Vulkan Kalem

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With a little imagination you can go back in time to the active volcanic Eifel.

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3.18 km

Enchanted Forest in Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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Beautiful forest and the ice caves are extremely interesting. There are information boards, benches and trash cans.

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3.27 km

Birresborn Ice Caves Forest Educational Trail

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The forest nature trail has only been newly created. There is a lot to discover on the way to the ice caves; Tree species, seeds of trees, former quarries, forest inhabitants, mineral resources and much more.

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3.35 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.30 km

860 m

115 m

Surfaces

1.76 km

1.30 km

205 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

18°C

7°C

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

April 19, 2025,Wandern

Beautiful nature and doable for everyone.
While others recommend gloves for the ice cave, I would also pack a helmet and abrasion-resistant clothing. The volcanic rocks are extremely sharp.
A good lamp is a must.

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