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Duppach Drees Mineral Spring – Eichholzmaar loop from Steffeln

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Duppach Drees Mineral Spring – Eichholzmaar loop from Steffeln

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Duppach Drees Mineral Spring – Eichholzmaar loop from Steffeln

04:10

14.6km

350m

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 8, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Start point

Bus stop

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809 m

View of the Eifel Countryside

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Very nice view over the Eifel.

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3.79 km

View of the Vulkaneifel

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When the weather is clear, you have a wonderful view over the Vulkaneifel and beyond.

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4.95 km

Duppach Drees Mineral Spring

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The Duppacher Drees is a refreshing and slightly carbonated water. The spring is housed under a domed building with a semi-circular bench. There is also a rest area above. You …

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11.1 km

Eichholzmaar

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Super nice little nature reserve with many bird observation posts. Many paths around the Maar and a small parking lot are the ideal starting point for a hike.

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11.3 km

Eichholzmaar Viewpoint

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If the observation tower is occupied during the tour around the Eichholzmaar, there is a bench a few meters away on a hill from which you can also have a good look at the maar and rest.

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11.4 km

Observation tower with a view of Eichholzmaar

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The Eichholzmaar is one of the smaller maars in the Vulkaneifel. From the observation tower you have the best view over the maar, which is just 120 m in diameter and just 3 m at its deepest point.

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11.7 km

Steffelner Drees Mineral Spring

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The water of the Steffelner Drees shows 3 special features: The concentration of the elements calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) are comparatively low compared to neighboring mineral springs. This could …

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14.2 km

Garden of Joy

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A really pretty suburban garden not to be missed.

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14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

2.11 km

882 m

548 m

Surfaces

4.22 km

3.58 km

3.21 km

2.13 km

1.39 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Sunday 23 August

21°C

7°C

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

July 31, 2022,GEO-Wanderweg Vulkane, Maare und Dreese - Duppacher Schleife

komoot.com/de-de/collection/1059435/-vergangene-maechte-eine-spurensuche-bei-roemern-kelten-und-germanen
and
komoot.de/collection/964152/-wandern-im-natur-und-geopark-vulkaneifel
and
komoot.de/tour/882143141

Today's loop is the first of two hiking loops that circle Steffeln and Duppach and can also be walked in a figure-eight.

As the title of the circular hike suggests, the tours focus on volcanoes, maars, and the Dreese. History also plays a small role on today's loop. A Roman villa with a small cemetery …

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August 13, 2022,Rundweg Vulkane, Maare und Dreese - Duppacher Schleife

Since I was there early, I was able to park well at the Eichholzmaar.
The round begins in the sunshine to the Maar and in the arc around the Maar, beautifully under trees.
I enjoy the peace and the sight that opens up to me.
Everything still seems asleep.
At the Steffelner Drees I look into the pool in front …

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February 23, 2026,Vulkane🌋-Maare🚢-Dreese🏞 Steffeln und Duppach

Today I hiked the route described by @Sonja. At 7 degrees Celsius and with a strong breeze, it was a bit unpleasant. The paths were muddy in places, but there were also long stretches with good conditions.

The hike starts at a parking lot near the
Eichholzmaar. It follows the maar for a while and then joins the Steffeln Geo-trail. …

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August 27, 2022,👣⛰ Vulkaneifelpfade, Maare & Vulkane-Pfad(Südroute), ab/bis Eichholzmaar

eifel.info/a-vulkaneifel-pfad-vulkane-maare-und-dreese

The northern route is much more attractive, but still nice to walk ....

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Duppach Drees Mineral Spring – Eichholzmaar loop from Steffeln

View of the Eifel Countryside

View of the Vulkaneifel

Duppach Drees Mineral Spring

Eichholzmaar

Eichholzmaar Viewpoint

Observation tower with a view of Eichholzmaar

Steffelner Drees Mineral Spring

Garden of Joy

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