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Hikes in Kruft

Rhineland-Palatinate,Germany

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Kruft, an idyllic village in the Mayen-Koblenz region of Germany, offers hiking enthusiasts a variety of ways to explore the breathtaking landscape. With its favourable geographical location on the edge of the Rhenish Slate Mountains and its proximity to the famous Laacher See lake, Kruft is a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Kruft

Lupines in front of the
Hiking Trail · Eifel
Panorama path Eppelsberg - Geo trail route N
recommended route Difficulty difficult
3.2
13 km
4:15 h
343 m
364 m
The Geo trail N is lined with information boards that provide background knowledge about volcanism.
Mofettes at Laacher See
Hiking Trail · Eifel
Traumpfad Pellenzer Seepfad
recommended route Difficulty difficult
3.5
16 km
5:00 h
594 m
594 m
Unique insights into the volcanic past at Eppelsberg, live volcanism at Laacher See with a view of Maria Laach Abbey, views of the Krufter Waldsee and outlooks into the Pellenz.
The Wingertsbergwand
Hiking Trail · Eifel
around Laacher See
recommended route Difficulty easy
4.2
12.1 km
3:16 h
143 m
144 m
Laacher See is not only the largest maar in Germany and the largest lake in Rhineland-Palatinate – it is also a natural and cultural area that definitely wants to be explored on foot. A detour to the Wingertsbergwand makes the volcanic activity of the Eifel region even more imaginable.
Kloster Maria Laach
Hiking Trail · Ahrtal
Around Lake Laach
Premium content Difficulty moderate
4
12.6 km
3:15 h
256 m
256 m
The circular route around Lake Laach offers us a very special cultural attraction with the Maria Laach Abbey.
Hiking Trail · Ahrtal
Around Lake Laach
recommended route Difficulty easy
4
8.3 km
1:30 h
44 m
30 m
From the parking lot at Maria Laach Abbey, a route around Lake Laach along the lake shore.
Hiking Trail · Ahrtal
Volcano route: Trass caves, Wolf gorge, Maria Laach / Lake Laach
recommended route Difficulty difficult
4
33.9 km
10:20 h
871 m
871 m
Exciting volcano route: From the Trass caves, the path leads through the Wolf gorge to Lake Laach, beneath which a volcano is still simmering today. This volcanic activity can be impressively observed at several mofettes, where carbon dioxide (CO2) escapes and causes smaller areas of Lake Laach to bubble. As a circular route, it also returns to the Trass caves with minor detours, passing quarries as well as large basalt formations. Many small paths and exciting trails invite you to explore them.
Mystische Stimmung, Sonnenaufgang am Laacher See
Hiking Trail · Eifel
Hike Around Lake Laach
recommended route Difficulty easy
No ratings (yet)
8.4 km
2:30 h
41 m
45 m
An easy to moderately difficult loop hike around Lake Laach in the Eifel
Abbey Church of Maria Laach
Hiking Trail · Ahrtal
Lake Laach Route (346)
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
No ratings (yet)
8.8 km
2:20 h
51 m
40 m
A short, not strenuous route around Lake Laach with the option to visit Maria Laach Abbey.
Kloster Maria Laach
Hiking Trail · Eifel
NaturFreundeweg around Maria Laach with dogs (GPS)
recommended route Difficulty easy
4.5
14.9 km
4:42 h
356 m
372 m
Hike on the NaturFreundeweg around Maria Laach with a slight modification (visit to the Lydiaturm).
Maria Laach Abbey
Hiking Trail · Eifel
Geo-Route Laacher See with dogs
recommended route Difficulty easy
3
15.3 km
3:30 h
554 m
554 m
Circular hike on the Geo-Route L (Laacher See) with 13 information boards
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One of the most beautiful hiking tours in Kruft leads along the historic volcano trail. This well-signposted hiking trail stretches for about 10 kilometres and offers spectacular views of the impressive volcanic mountains of the Eifel region. Along the way you will pass impressive crater lakes, picturesque forests and charming villages.

Another highlight is the "Volcano Park Tour" - a varied route through the UNESCO-protected Geopark area around Lake Laach. This tour takes you past fascinating geological formations such as basalt quarries and lava flows. On the way, you can also make a detour to the Benedictine Abbey of Maria Laach, an imposing monastery with over a thousand years of history.

For families with children, the "Krufter Wald Nature Trail" is recommended. This short circular trail is ideal for little explorers and imparts interesting knowledge about the flora and fauna of the region in a playful way. Children will be thrilled by the interactive stations along the way, which invite them to touch and try out.

The best seasons for hiking in Kruft are spring and autumn. In these months, nature shines in its full splendour - in spring, numerous wildflowers bloom, while in autumn the leaves turn colourful. The temperatures are pleasantly mild and invite you to take long walks.

All in all, Kruft offers a variety of hiking trails for every taste and fitness level. Whether you are planning a leisurely family outing or want to go on more challenging routes off the beaten track - you are guaranteed to find the right hiking tour here. Pack your hiking boots and let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of this region!

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  • May 17, 2026
    JoSaNo .
    May 10, 2026
    Zeer fijne wandeling met wat mooie klimmentjes erbij.
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    Variety of paths Challenging Scenic
    Written May 17, 2026
  • May 10, 2026
    Silke Reuter
    May 09, 2026
    Schöner Weg durch Wälder mit tollen Ausblicken. Am Waldsee sind Beschilderungen weg, so das wir uns verlaufen haben. Die Teufeskanzel toll, aber der Aufstieg teils gefährlich ohne Absicherung. Der Hinweis teils alpin kam zu spät.
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    Photo: Silke Reuter, Community
    Written May 10, 2026
  • February 02, 2025
    Sandra Neumann Rystow 
    February 02, 2025
    Schöner Rundweg - viel auf dem Pellenzer Seepfad
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    Photo: Sandra Neumann Rystow, Community
    Photo: Sandra Neumann Rystow, Community
    Photo: Sandra Neumann Rystow, Community
    Photo: Sandra Neumann Rystow, Community
    Photo: Sandra Neumann Rystow, Community
    Photo: Sandra Neumann Rystow, Community
    Photo: Sandra Neumann Rystow, Community
    Written February 02, 2025
  • May 22, 2024
    Harry Heilmann
    May 22, 2024
    Eine wirklich schöne kleine Runde, bei der man sich auch die Zeit nehmen sollte, um die Informationstafeln zu studieren, um sich auch selbst ein wenig weiterzubilden. Auch der Wechsel der Wegführungen von breiteren Wanderwegen zu schmalen Pfadenist sehr gelungen. Am Wochenende sollte man diese Tour aber vermutlich icht laufen, da es bestimmt sehr voll wird. Uns hat vor allem der Weg unten am See sehr gut gefallen, da es bisweilen durch umgestützte Bäume etwas abenteuerlich wurde. Auch die Stellen des aufsteigenden Kohlendioxids sind interessant. Leider war das letzte Teilstück am See gesperrt, so dass wir etwas ausweichen mussten, Wir haben heute viel gelernt und fahren mit vielen neuen Eindrücken wieder heim. Insgesamt bewerte ich diese Runde mit 4/5 Sternen.
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    Photo: Harry Heilmann, Community
    Photo: Harry Heilmann, Community
    Photo: Harry Heilmann, Community
    Photo: Harry Heilmann, Community
    Photo: Harry Heilmann, Community
    Photo: Harry Heilmann, Community
    Photo: Harry Heilmann, Community
    Photo: Harry Heilmann, Community
    Photo: Harry Heilmann, Community
    Photo: Harry Heilmann, Community
    Written May 22, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    around Laacher See
  • May 11, 2024
    Johann Josef Staab
    May 11, 2024
    Am 11. Mai gewandert bei wunderschönen Wetter. Diese Tour ist für uns die schönste der Eifel Traumpfade 👍
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    Written May 11, 2024
  • April 13, 2024
    Claudia Billstein 
    Tolle Tour um den Laacher see von der Abtei Maria Laach gestartet.
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    Written April 13, 2024
  • February 03, 2024
    Stefan
    Schöne Rundtour um den Laacher See. An einem Samstag Vormittag Anfang Februar war nicht viel los, und wir konnten die Natur genießen. Wir haben am Benediktinerkloster Maria Laach geparkt und anschließend in der Klostergaststätte gegessen.
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    Written February 03, 2024
  • January 07, 2024
    Heike Baumeister
    Schöner, entspannter Rundweg.
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    Maria Laach
    Photo: Heike Baumeister, Community
    Written January 07, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Around Lake Laach
  • January 06, 2024
    Sandra Neumann Rystow 
    December 30, 2023
    Tolle Runde, die wirklich Abwechslung bietet zur Einheitsrunde um den See. Es geht oftmals auf und ab, doch ab und zu bieten sich auch tolle Aussichten.
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    Photo: Sandra Neumann Rystow, Community
    Photo: Sandra Neumann Rystow, Community
    Photo: Sandra Neumann Rystow, Community
    Photo: Sandra Neumann Rystow, Community
    Written January 06, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Around Lake Laach
  • May 21, 2023
    Robert Haydecker
    May 21, 2023
    Schöner abwechslungsreicher Weg, wen man ihn mit offenen Augen geht. Wir sind den Weg rechts lang gegangen, das ist angenehmer und man sieht dann von oben auf den See. Sehr schön auch die Baumkreiszeichen, ein schöner Kraftort.
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    Written May 21, 2023
  • March 26, 2023
    Waden Zeit 
    Schöne Runde mit Pfaden und beeindruckenden Aussichten.
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    Written March 26, 2023
  • February 22, 2023
    Martin De la Roij 
    February 22, 2023
    Wir haben heute diese Wanderung gemacht eine sehr schöne Wanderung mit schöne pfaden und sehr gut markiert
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    Photo: Martin De la Roij, Community
    Written February 22, 2023

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