View from Wachtberg – Ernstberg loop from Steinborn

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View from Wachtberg – Ernstberg loop from Steinborn

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View from Wachtberg – Ernstberg loop from Steinborn

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13.0km

290m

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 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.15 km

Bridge Over the Pützborner Bach

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We cross the Pützborner Bach over this small wooden bridge.

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4.15 km

View from Wachtberg

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623.5 meters above sea level high elevation northwest of forest kings. From here you have a very great panoramic view over the volcanic Eifel.

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4.68 km

Bench with a view of the Vulkaneifel hills

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Just take a moment and enjoy the beautiful view.

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5.83 km

Ernstberg hiking hut with outdoor seating

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Pretty cottage just before the wind farm "In der Boos".

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6.31 km

View of the Vulkaneifel from the Ernstberg

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The Ernstberg is a stratovolcano and, at 699 meters high, is the second highest mountain in the Eifel.

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6.70 km

Caves and natural rock arch on the Ernstberg summit

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Here you will find a natural bridge and small caves on the Ernstberg.

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7.49 km

Ernstberg

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The almost 700 meters high Ernstberg is not only the highest volcano in the Western Eifel, but also the second highest mountain in the Eifel - only the Hohe Acht …

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

1.47 km

617 m

339 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

3.26 km

2.44 km

2.22 km

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 17 October

9°C

4°C

75 %

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Comments

July 20, 2026,Aussicht🌄 vom Wachtberg⛰️/ Ernstberg⛰️ Runde von Waldkönigen🏘️

My hike today starts at 18 degrees in Waldkönigen at the bus stop.
It goes steadily uphill to the Wachtberg first. A beautiful panorama over the Vulkaneifel.
It continues towards Ernstberg. Along the way, a nice hiking hut and again a beautiful view of the Vulkaneifel.
On the passage, a change between quite overgrown paths and narrow trails.
After approx. …

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May 15, 2023,Aussichtspunkt Ernstberg – Ernstberg Runde von Waldkönigen

A tour that is particularly recommended when the silver leaf blossoms end of April to mid-May. Beautiful caves, mossy logs, wonderful trails. Good waterproof footwear, as there is a lot of forest work.

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