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Hikes in Bell

Rhineland-Palatinate,Germany

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Bell is a small community in the district of Mayen-Koblenz in Germany. It is picturesquely nestled between rolling hills and dense forests, making it an ideal starting point for hikes. Bell's geographical location not only offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, but also a variety of interesting hiking routes.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Bell

Waldsee Rieden
Hiking Trail · Eifel
Traumpfad Waldseepfad Rieden
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4.0
14.1 km
4:30 h
464 m
464 m
Experience dreamy valleys, quiet forest sections, and fantastic views of the volcanic landscape. Highlights include the Rieden forest lake and a magnificent 360° panorama from the Gänsehals tower.
Genoveva Cave
Hiking Trail · Eifel
Traumpfad Four Mountains Route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
4.5
13.6 km
4:45 h
504 m
504 m
  … four mountains in a circular route - idyllic valleys, quiet forests, and fantastic distant views. As a treat, there are rocks, gorges, caves, mighty tree giants, even an ant trail with its own bridge!
Hiking Trail · Eifel
Short round Vier-Berge-Tour - with dogs
recommended route Difficulty moderate
5
7.7 km
2:30 h
273 m
250 m
Hiking route reduced to about 8 kilometers from the nearly 13-kilometer long Traumpfad "Vier-Berge-Tour".Excerpt from the shortened hike:- Marxe Lay rock gorge- Genoveva Cave- Erlenbrunnen acid spring- Rauhbuur rock area
Boardwalk to Erlenbrunnen
Hiking Trail · Eifel
Marxe Lay, Genovevahöhle and Erlenbrunnen near Bell - with dogs
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4
9.4 km
2:30 h
283 m
287 m
Circular hike, a kind of short version of the Traumpfad "Vier-Berge" near Bell.> Marxe Lay> Genovevahöhle> Erlenbrunnen
Hiking Trail · Eifel
Panoramic view around Bell-Rieden-Obermendig-Bell
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
No ratings (yet)
16.4 km
3:45 h
482 m
475 m
Starting in Bell, the route first leads towards Rieden, then to Obermendig, and back to Bell
On the cave and gorge route in the accessible trass caves
Hiking Trail · Ahrtal
Hiking marathon through the "Legendary Volcano Region Laacher See"
recommended route Difficulty difficult
3.5
43 km
12:26 h
879 m
879 m
The "Legendary Volcano Region Laacher See" is a joint project of the three collective municipalities Brohltal, Menig, and Pellenz. The operators have taken it upon themselves to bring the volcanism of the region closer to interested visitors and to make the unparalleled diversity of the magnificent landscape around Laacher See even more attractive for tourism. Several geo-routes in the Brohltal and four premium-quality dream paths in the Mendig area make the region also highly attractive for hikers. The volcano park hiking marathon described here follows the traces of volcanism through the East Eifel and incorporates many highlights of the dream paths and geo-routes into the course. With a total length of 42.9 hiking kilometers, there are also a solid 900 meters of elevation gain and loss to overcome. So physically, you should be quite fit if you take on this challenging task.
Hiking Trail · Ahrtal
Around the Gänsehals
recommended route Difficulty moderate
No ratings (yet)
21.4 km
6:09 h
562 m
467 m
Pure Eifel! From the Wehrer Kessel to the Riedener Kessel.     A pleasure route with beautiful Eifel panoramas.
Dass Rathaus in Mendig.
Hiking Trail · Eifel
Four-Mountains Route
Premium content Difficulty moderate
No ratings (yet)
13.6 km
4:45 h
420 m
420 m
The Four-Mountains Route leads us to the volcanoes Gänsehals, Schmitzkopf, Sulzbusch, and Hochstein. The visit to the Genoveva Cave completes the hike.
Let's set off on the tour with the Vulkan-Express from Brohl-Lützing
Hiking Trail · Ahrtal
Oberzissen – Kottenheim, Eifelverein Bonn, August 16, 2008
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
No ratings (yet)
24 km
6:55 h
740 m
730 m
Through the Eastern Eifel from North to South
Hiking Trail · Eifel
Route 40 - Traumpfad Vier Berge Tour (as a 17km version)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
No ratings (yet)
16.7 km
5:10 h
475 m
475 m
The well-known "Traumpfad Vier Berge Tour" in a longer version (including the access path from the PP Erlenmühle) Highlights of the "Traumpfad": -Volcanoes Gänsehals, Schmitzkopf, Sulzbusch, and Hochstein with fantastic views over the Vulkaneifel, Pellenz, and the Neuwied Basin -Kellbach Valley -massive tuff stone walls of the "Rauhbuur" rock area -impressive rock gorges of the Marxe-Lay -Erlenbrunnen and the Genoveva Cave
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One of the most beautiful hikes in Bell leads along the idyllic Beller Bach stream. This tour is particularly suitable for families with children, as it is relatively flat and does not present any major difficulties. The path winds through green meadows and past small waterfalls that invite you to linger.

Another highlight are the numerous historical sights along the hiking trails in Bell. Particularly worth seeing is Bell Castle, which towers high above the village and offers an impressive view of the surrounding area. The Maria Laach Monastery is also worth a visit - here you can not only hike, but also enjoy cultural highlights such as concerts or exhibitions.

The best season for hiking in Bell is spring or autumn, when the temperatures are pleasantly mild and nature unfolds its full splendour. In summer, on the other hand, it can get very hot, while in winter snow can make the trail difficult.

Those who like to cover longer distances should try the "Beller Lay" dream trail. This circular trail leads over 13 kilometres through varied landscapes and offers impressive views of the Volcanic Eifel time and again. The "Traumpfad Vulkanpfad" is also a popular route that takes hikers through the heart of the Rhineland Nature Park.

Overall, the hiking options in Bell offer something for everyone: from relaxed walks along the Beller Bach stream to challenging tours through the Volcanic Eifel. Whether alone, with friends or as a family - everyone will find their own personal favourite route here. So lace up your hiking boots and explore the picturesque surroundings of Bell!

Reviews

  • 3 d
    Werner Kampmann 
    October 04, 2026
    Sehr schöne Tour. Besonders der begehbare Gänsehalsturm.Parken kostet unterdessen 6 Eur.
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    Busy trails Challenging Variety of paths Scenic
    Written October 04, 2026
  • September 16, 2026
    Wander - und Kraxelspass 
    Tolle Tour mit zahlreichen schönen Wegpassagen . Besonders gut gefallen haben mir die Passagen um den Hochsimmer sowie die spannenden Pfade im Basaltsteinbruch der Ettringer Lay. Auch die Basaltfelsen bei Kottenheim sind sehr lohnend. Viele schöne Pfade, Wiesen- und Waldrandpassagen. Sehr lohnende, durchaus Ausdauer fordernde Tour, vielen Dank fürs Einstellen.
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    Written September 16, 2026
  • August 31, 2026
    Rosi B
    August 31, 2026
    Wunderschöner abwechsungsreicher Weg! 5 Sterne auch für den/die Wegepaten/in.
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    Variety of paths Scenic
    Written August 31, 2026
  • June 06, 2026
    Dirk Deininger 
    Eine sehr schöne und abwechslungsreiche Wandertour mit vielen Highlights die etwas Kondition voraussetzt aber mit vielen Pausen auch ohne diese gut zu schaffen ist. Tolle Sehenswürdigkeiten. Mein Tipp: Marxe-Lay auf jeden Fall mitnehmen. Hier kann auch gut eine Pause gemacht werden, an Hochtisch und Hochbank. Aber dazu gibt es immer wieder Möglichkeiten mit tollem Ausblick. Kurz vor Ende der Tour eine wundervolle große alte Buche. Am Schluss noch etwas vom Eisenhaltigen Quellwasser des Erlenbrunnens mitnehmen.
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    Written June 06, 2026
  • June 06, 2026
    WanderBlog .
    May 27, 2026
    Sehr abwechslungsreicher Wanderweg mit vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten. Hat mir sehr gut gefallen.
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    Video: WanderBlog ., Thomas Ross - WanderBlog
    Written June 06, 2026
  • May 14, 2026
    André
    Letzte Woche Samstag war ich dort bei sonnigem Wetter. Hier bietet sich eine ganze Reihe an Wechselreichen Sehenswürdigkeiten. Die Plätze für eine Rast liegen an sehr schönen Aussichtspunkten und lassen Raum für Ruhe. Eine gewisse Grundkondition sollte man hier mitbringen. Hier ist der Name Programm.
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    Written May 14, 2026
  • April 03, 2026
    karin
    Beautiful trails. Well marked. We loved it!
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    Written April 03, 2026
  • March 10, 2026
    Nicole L.
    Ich bin die Vier Berge Tour heute vormittag (Dienstag) gewandert und bin begeistert. Wunderschöne, abwechslungsreiche, Tour. Dank der tollen Beschilderung kann man sich nicht verlaufen, Rastmöglichkeiten gibt es mehr als ausreichend. Zum Glück ging ich gegen den Uhrzeigersinn, denn zum Ende hin kamen mir ein paar Wanderer entgegen. Wer, so wie ich, Ruhe möchte, startet idealerweise früh morgens. Geparkt habe ich am Erlenbrunnenparkplatz, aber es gibt diverse Park-/Startmöglichkeiten. Zweiräder sind mir nicht begegnet :)
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    Written March 10, 2026
  • February 15, 2026
    Roland Schmitt
    February 14, 2026
    Schöne Rundtour. Lediglich die Streckenabschnitte im Bereich der Autobahn waren nicht so gut.
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    Written February 15, 2026
  • November 18, 2025
    Ruperta 🎒
    November 16, 2025
    Bei herrlichem Wanderwetter mit Weitsichten. Wunderschöne Pfade und Naturwege, mit Ausblicken bis zum Laacher See, herrlich und noch Herbstlaub was unter den Wanderschuhen raschelt, Wanderherz was willst du mehr.
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    Written November 18, 2025
  • November 09, 2025
    Christoph Freitag
    November 09, 2025
    Auch im Herbst ein Genuß … buntes Blättermeer, Nebel gestaltet die Aussichten jede Minute neu, Felsen wirken im Halbdunkel noch imposanter …
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    Written November 09, 2025
  • November 08, 2025
    René
    Habe diese Tour am 07.11.2025 bei bestem herbstlichen Sonnenschein gemacht. Tolle Streckenführung, kleine Wege, wunderbare Aussichten aber ganz schön viele Höhenmeter. Eine andere App zeigt für die selbe GPX fast 600 Höhenmeter. Leider kann man nicht mehr auf den Gänsehalsturm steigen, weil die Tür verschlossen ist.
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    Written November 08, 2025
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