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Strohner Switzerland – Lava Flow in the Alftal Valley loop from Gillenfeld

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Strohner Switzerland – Lava Flow in the Alftal Valley loop from Gillenfeld

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Strohner Switzerland – Lava Flow in the Alftal Valley loop from Gillenfeld

04:00

14.7km

220m

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: May 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.64 km

Strohner Lava Bomb

Highlight • Natural Monument

The almost 120 ton heavy “lava bomb” from Strohn is a geological specialty. With its diameter of almost five meters, it is an impressive, unique testimony to earlier volcanic activity …

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6.59 km

Wartgesberg Quarry

Highlight • Natural Monument

The elongated Wartgesberg probably consists of three large volcanic cinder cones, which, like pearls on a string, are lined up along a crevice running from north to south. The Sprinker …

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6.90 km

View of the Alfbach in the Strohner Schweiz

Highlight • River

Strohner Schweiz is bisected by the Alfbach, which meanders wildly and romantically through the valley. A beautiful forest path leads along the Alfbach through the Strohn Switzerland

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7.02 km

Strohner Switzerland

Highlight • Gorge

Those who hike here stroll through steep lava walls that tower up to the treetops to the right and left of the Alfbach. This magical place is part of the longest lava flow in the Eifel.

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7.08 km

Anyone who knows the "Valley of the wild Endert" will love this section of the route in the Alfbachtal. The Alfbach flows wildly and romantically and a small, beautiful, narrow path leads along the stream.

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7.13 km

Lava Flow in the Alftal Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

The longest lava flow in the Eifel.
The violent eruptions of the Wartgesberg volcanism were due to the high proportion of gas in the glowing magma rising from a depth …

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13.4 km

Pulvermaar

Highlight • Lake

Great view at the Lastahuddelhuppen location with a view of the powder maar.

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13.7 km

Pulvermaar

Highlight • Lake

The circular route is almost 2.5 kilometers, so it is also easy to manage with children. It is also wooded and therefore easy to hike even in midsummer. For a highlight, the Lastenhuddelhumpen, you should pack a stone.

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14.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.93 km

2.64 km

1.72 km

1.22 km

172 m

Surfaces

4.86 km

4.56 km

3.11 km

1.61 km

543 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 24 June

34°C

22°C

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Strohner Switzerland – Lava Flow in the Alftal Valley loop from Gillenfeld

Strohner Lava Bomb

Wartgesberg Quarry

View of the Alfbach in the Strohner Schweiz

Strohner Switzerland

Idyllic Alfbach Valley

Lava Flow in the Alftal Valley

Pulvermaar

Pulvermaar

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