Roman Quarry Hohe Buche – Leilenkopf cinder cone volcano loop from Brohl

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Roman Quarry Hohe Buche – Leilenkopf cinder cone volcano loop from Brohl

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Roman Quarry Hohe Buche – Leilenkopf cinder cone volcano loop from Brohl

04:26

14.5km

480m

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: August 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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661 m

Dicktberg Hut View of the Rhine and Brohl-Lützing

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Great view. The small path up there requires surefootedness.

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1.07 km

View over the Brohl Valley

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beautiful view of the Brohl valley

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1.14 km

View of the Rhine Valley from the Dicktberg bench

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Grandiose view of the Rhine Valley and, if the weather is clear, as far as the Westerwald.

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2.49 km

Roman Quarry Hohe Buche

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The Hohe Buche, a mountain on the edge of the Rhine Valley, is of volcanic origin and consists of hard basalt rock. The Romans used this rock as a building …

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4.48 km

Viewpoint

7.32 km

View of Schweppenburg Castle

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The Schweppenburg (first mentioned around 1350) lies opposite the Tönisstein Fountain.

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9.42 km

Leilenkopf cinder cone volcano

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The quarry was closed in 1980 and the vegetation has been reclaiming the area since then.

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11.6 km

View over Brohl-Lützing and the Rhine

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From here you can see the town of Brohl-Lützing.

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12.2 km

View of the Rhine Valley and Rheineck Castle from the Reutersley viewpoint

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Here the Rhine Valley shows itself from its best side: The Reutersley vantage point is high above the river and you can enjoy a fantastic panorama. To the north you …

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14.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.53 km

3.45 km

2.45 km

517 m

260 m

200 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.85 km

2.61 km

2.10 km

1.95 km

1.64 km

329 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

22°C

7°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

October 1, 2022,Katharinaweg- Brohl-Lützing 2.0

This time my sister was with me@Sarah
Beautiful circular route!

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September 25, 2022,Katharinaweg Brohl-Lützing

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August 14, 2023,Darum ist es am Rhein so schön! Der Katharinaweg von Brohl Lützing

Why is it so beautiful on the Rhine?
I wanted to find out for myself and drove to Brohl Lützing to walk the Katharinaweg from there. Seen here on Komoot…..
It went along the Rhine for a short while, under the railway tracks and the expressway, to reach a narrow, alpine path shortly afterwards, the Katharinaweg. It led steeply uphill, …

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March 23, 2023,RLP-Katharina-Weg Brohl-Lützing

We did the Katharina path today. Very interesting and challenging paths. Not recommended in the rain as the slate will be slippery. But the way is totally recommended.

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April 30, 2025,Katharinaweg

Tour: 2549
Date: April 30, 2025
Hiking Guide: Not specified
Region: Middle Rhine
Length: 17.1 km
Net walking time: 3 hours 8 minutes (5.88 km/h)
Total walking time: 5 hours 15 minutes (3.88 km/h)
Difficulty: Difficult
Weather: Sunny
Elevation gain: 262 m
Elevation gain: 507 m
Rating: 5/5 points

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April 13, 2025,Katharinaweg: Ambitionierte Runde von Brohl aus

Often narrow and rocky, almost alpine trails. Stay up on the way back in Brohl; the descent to the Rhine, although signposted, isn't worth it.

Nice stop at the "Lucencia" restaurant in Niederlützingen; limited selection, but excellent cake with coffee! 🤗

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April 29, 2025,Rhein / Brohltal / Osteifel: Zur Bärlauchblüte auf dem abwechslungsreichen Katharinaweg durch das Brohltal (AB)

Once again, we're drawn to the Katharinaweg. First, it's up and down with magnificent views. But soon, a special scent fills the air: the wild garlic is in bloom! I love this delicate garlic scent and enjoy marveling at the beautiful star-shaped white flowers of the wild garlic. The onion toothwort, Solomon's seal, golden nettle, and silver leaf are also …

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September 4, 2021,⛵Katharinaweg Brohl-Lützing🏰

The Katharinaweg starts next to the port of Brohl-Lützing on the Rhine. From here it is a few meters along the bank and then up on a steep path with beautiful views of the Rhine Valley. When the weather is clear, the view extends to the Siebengebirge. From here the path leads up and down through oak forests and along …

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