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Hohenfels-Essingen

Welcome to Hohenfels-Essingen, an idyllic destination in the Vulkaneifel district. The municipality is nestled between rolling hills and picturesque forests criss-crossed by numerous hiking trails.

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Attractions in Hohenfels-Essingen


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recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 7.1 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 208 m
Descent 208 m

Experience the nearly 7 km long route around Mühlenberg. The millstone caves are a highlight of the route.

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from Malin Blomenkamp / Tourist-Information Gerolsteiner Land,   Tourist-Info Gerolsteiner Land
Hiking Trail · Rhineland-Palatinate
Circular hiking route "Hillesheimer Land"
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 53.3 km
Duration 13:50 h
Ascent 784 m
Descent 784 m

A multi-day route, planned by the Tourism Association Urlaubsregion Hillesheim/Vulkaneifel e. V., which can be divided flexibly into stages.

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from Rita Kallenberg / / Tourist-Information Gerolsteiner Land,   Tourist-Info Gerolsteiner Land
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 59 km
Duration 4:45 h
Ascent 723 m
Descent 723 m

Exciting route through the holiday region Gerolsteiner Land

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from Malin Blomenkamp / Tourist-Information Gerolsteiner Land,   Tourist-Info Gerolsteiner Land
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 48.5 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 746 m
Descent 746 m

On our adventure route, you can glide through the Eifel forests along steel cables, visit the largest mousetrap in the world, and become cave ...

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from Malin Blomenkamp / Tourist-Information Gerolsteiner Land,   Tourist-Info Gerolsteiner Land
recommended route Difficulty S1 easy
Distance 28.3 km
Duration 2:42 h
Ascent 484 m
Descent 483 m

Explore the beauty of the volcanic region on your mountain bike route around Dreis and Dockweiler and discover the traces that volcanism has left ...

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from Vera Esch / GesundLand Vulkaneifel,   GesundLand Vulkaneifel
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 11.7 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 131 m
Descent 131 m

The circular route offers insight into our volcanic past and a view from the XXL bench over our beautiful Vulkaneifel in the present.

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from Malin Blomenkamp / Tourist-Information Gerolsteiner Land,   Tourist-Info Gerolsteiner Land
recommended route Difficulty S1 easy
Distance 28 km
Duration 2:40 h
Ascent 490 m
Descent 490 m

Let's take it easy now!

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from Trailpark Vulkaneifel,   Trailpark Vulkaneifel
recommended route Difficulty S1 easy
Distance 28.3 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 489 m
Descent 489 m

Let's take it easy now!

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from Trailpark Vulkaneifel,   Trailpark Vulkaneifel
Mountain Bike · Eifel
Start Pelm: Eifel action for all
recommended route Difficulty S1 easy
Distance 30.2 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 552 m
Descent 551 m

The mountain bike route through the Gerolsteiner Land covers around 30 kilometers through the varied landscape of the Vulkaneifel.

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from Trailpark Vulkaneifel,   Trailpark Vulkaneifel
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.7 km
Duration 1:54 h
Ascent 194 m
Descent 195 m

A moderate route around the village of Berlingen. Past the "Große Bank" to the Befreiungsbuche and further along sections of the Vulkanweg.

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from Marco Jochheim,   Community
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Hohenfels-Essingen is particularly well known for its volcanic landscape and the many mineral springs that spring up here. A highlight is the "Vulkanpfad" geological trail, where you can learn more about the region's history of formation.

For those interested in culture, a visit to Hohenfels Castle, which is now used as a hotel, is a must. The parish church of St. Stephanus from the 12th century is also worth a visit.

Culinary specialities include regional specialities such as Eifeler Döppekooche or beef roulades with mustard sauce. You can enjoy these delicacies in the cosy inns in the area.

The best season for outdoor activities is certainly spring and summer, when everything is green and in bloom. Cycling tours along the Kylltal cycle path or hikes on the dream trail "Eltzer Burgpanorama" are particularly popular.

But even in bad weather, there are opportunities for leisure activities in Hohenfels-Essingen: For example, the Aquafit swimming pool with its various pools and saunas entices you to linger.

However, it is clearly most beautiful at the "Eifelblick" vantage point, from which you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the landscape.

Hohenfels-Essingen is definitely worth a trip and offers something for every taste. With this travel guide as your travel guide, you are well equipped for your exploration tour through the Volcanic Eifel!

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