Start
72 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
50.24, 6.97 · rel 11728330
50.24, 6.97 · rel 11728330
Vulkanweg
182,4 km from Andernach to Gerolstein through alpine terrain and lakes.
Andernach
→
Gerolstein
linear
182,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
42
views
6
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
6× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
6× viewpoint
3× summit
10× monument
1× Water
Belvedere
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Loog
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
1975 LST Club
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Absturz David W. Johnston
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Engel
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Alter Voss
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Weinsicht
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Mars
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Erde
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Aussichtsturm Mosenberg
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Mäuseberg
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Am Narrenborn
Water ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Helmuth von Moltke
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Hustley
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Krahnenberg
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Venus
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Merkur
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Meerfelder Maar
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Historischer Milchbock
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Eifelsteig
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
72 m
–
606 m
0 km
91,2 km
182,4 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
495 m elevation
Halfway
427 m elevation
Three quarters
392 m elevation
Finish
373 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Vulkanweg is 182.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Vulkanweg takes approximately 45h 22min to complete.
No, Vulkanweg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Andernach to Gerolstein. Plan ahead for return transport.
Vulkanweg starts at Andernach.
Vulkanweg is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Vulkanweg is maintained and managed by Eifelverein.