Forest Marble Run – Heiligenstein rock formations loop from Gerolstein

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Forest Marble Run – Heiligenstein rock formations loop from Gerolstein

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Forest Marble Run – Heiligenstein rock formations loop from Gerolstein

03:15

10.7km

360m

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 22, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.80 km

Davitskreuz

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Description:

Baroque shaft cross at Heidberg. At an altitude of 531.0 meters above sea level.

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2.68 km

Grafenkreuz Stone Cross Monument

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The count's cross is made of sandstone. The lower part of the cross is still the original from 1680. The upper part was renewed in 1972 and shows the coat …

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2.92 km

Büsch Chapel – Mary of the Clear Spring

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The bush chapel in the Gerolsteiner Stadtwald is made of red Kylltal sandstone and is consecrated as a pilgrimage chapel of Maria zum Klarbronnen. Visitors have the opportunity to ring …

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3.54 km

Forest Marble Run

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Nice marble run, with an educational approach.

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7.48 km

Heiligenstein

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These beautiful rock formations directly above Gerolstein are not as spectacular and well-known as the dolomite rocks on the other side of the Kylltal. But they are definitely worth seeing.

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7.63 km

Heiligenstein rock formations

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Great rock formations can be discovered around Gerolstein, such as the Heiligenstein here.

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9.79 km

Dietzenley Observation Tower

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Very nice view over Gerolstein and Büscheich. In good weather you can even see the Lissinger Kaserne, Birresborn, Salm and the Kasselburg.

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.63 km

2.32 km

1.89 km

600 m

280 m

Surfaces

3.70 km

3.50 km

2.21 km

1.03 km

130 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

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Comments

July 13, 2025,Keltenpfad bei Gerolstein

A tour that could be split into sections. The first half is mostly wide paths and has almost no highlights, while the second half has a bit more to offer, such as Diezenley and other great views. If you're up for it, you can also visit the castle ruins, but we skipped those today...

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September 19, 2021,8 Tag 19.09.2021 Büschkapelle – Aussichtspunkt Dietzenley Runde von Gerolstein

Today the round Büschkapelle - lookout point Dietzenley made around Gerolstein. At the beginning you have to be very careful so that you catch the right ascent. It is a bit back through the shopping arcade 🙈🙈 we walked by twice. I could have saved myself the visit to Löwenburg, because they were only fragments of ruins. Why do some …

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June 4, 2023,Gerolsteiner Dolomiten-Acht: Gerolsteiner Keltenpfad

The Gerolsteiner Keltenpfad and the Gerolsteiner Felsenpfad - two circular tours with a common starting point - together form the Gerolsteiner Dolomiten Eight - a varied all-day hike.
eifelsteig.de/partnerwege/musse-pfade/gerolsteiner-dolomiten-acht

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October 10, 2022,Gerolsteiner Keltenpfad - im Uhrzeigersinn

Well, after the lazy yesterday, part two follows today with the second part of the Gerolsteiner Dolomiten-Eight. 🐕🐕

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April 26, 2025,Gerolsteiner Keltenpfad in der Vulkaneifel 🌋

Today was our last hike of our week-long vacation in the Volcanic Eifel! 🥾🌋 The Gerolstein Celtic Trail led us to Dietzenley, where 2,500 years ago, Celts built a refuge on the 618-meter-high volcano. 🛡️ The ancient basalt ramparts are still visible today and make the tour an exciting journey into the past. 🌿✨ A fitting end to a fantastic …

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May 20, 2023,Tour "Felsenweg" bei Gerolstein

Small and very comfortable round at Gerolstein. There was a flea market on the square in front of the town hall, so I grabbed two super cute ceramic cups, then we went up to the castle. Beautiful views of the Auberg and the Munterley. Continue uphill.
The highest point was the Dietzenlay where we took a break and had great …

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July 14, 2026,Keine Kelten gesehen auf dem Keltenpfad 🤷‍♀️😁

The only shock: 3 jet fighters over my head as I stood on the tower. Fascinating but unbearable.
Afterwards came the forest roller coaster and we became real playful children and the shock was overcome.
The chapel was very special!!!
Stop at Maria Mamma....super delicious!

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August 10, 2025,Gerolsteiner Dolomiten-Acht Teil 1: Keltenweg

Today we, members of the Bad Münstereifel Eifel Association, hiked the "Gerolsteiner Dolomites 8." Due to navigation issues, I've recorded the two sections separately in the order we hiked them today. Part 1: the Celtic Trail. Following many narrow steps, always heading toward Löwenburg, we reached the "Upper Town" and from there climbed shady forest paths to the highest mountain …

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