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Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Mendig

View of Lake Laach – View of Lake Laach loop from Mendig

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Mendig

View of Lake Laach – View of Lake Laach loop from Mendig

Hard

4.7

(55)

181

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View of Lake Laach – View of Lake Laach loop from Mendig

03:12

10.8km

260m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Tips

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 3.61 km for 510 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.60 km

Serpentinenpfad zur Teufelskanzel

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the steep climb is definitely worth it, the view is terrific!
You have a few places on the ascent with a view of the covered altitude and then arrived at …

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4.03 km

Wolfshöhle Cave

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Below the Devil's Pulpit is a cave in the rock. Who has lived there?

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4.11 km

View of Krufter Waldsee from Teufelskanzel

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The Teufelskanzel is a rocky outcrop south of the Laacher See with a fabulous view to the south over Kruft and the surrounding area. Directly to the south is a …

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6.05 km

Old Roter Laacher Tuff Quarry

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At this place I came by Georoute L. Above the quarry, the trail is secured. Next to the quarry, you can go down a very steep path, sometimes sliding! Here …

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6.92 km

Burgstall Burg Laach

Archaeological Site

7.58 km

Maria Laach Monastery Garden

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Maria Laach, the lake and the monastery are definitely worth a visit. Where else can you find a caldera that you can see, hear and smell?

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8.99 km

View of Lake Laach

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A highlight in every season

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9.44 km

View of Lake Laach

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point you have a beautiful view over the Laacher See and the surrounding landscape ...
A few meters further there is also a bench that invites you to linger ...

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10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.31 km

3.37 km

545 m

494 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.11 km

2.73 km

1.98 km

1.94 km

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 1 July

28°C

14°C

53 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

July 31, 2024,Laacher See – Mofetten – Krufter Ofen – Teufelskanzel

Today on the way back from Winningen we stopped at Lake Laach. We had a fantastic hike there with lots of steep sections in steamy weather. As soon as we started up there was not a soul to be seen!
Beautiful rock formations made of tuff and pumice, magical flowering meadows, the monastery gardens and great views, especially from the …

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March 5, 2022,Teufelskanzel Mendig

Unfortunately I entered the wrong name Tour from Womo parking space in Mendig. Very nice but also strenuous tour. Partly very steep.

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View of Lake Laach – View of Lake Laach loop from Mendig

Serpentinenpfad zur Teufelskanzel

Wolfshöhle Cave

View of Krufter Waldsee from Teufelskanzel

Old Roter Laacher Tuff Quarry

Bench With Lake View

Maria Laach Monastery Garden

View of Lake Laach

View of Lake Laach

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