Adventure tour through the Gerolsteiner Land

Gerolstein

SIXTY KILOMETERS AND TWO WHEELS

... a tour by eBike or normal bicycle around the fountain town of Gerolstein, famous for its sparkling water, is full of adventure. Water, volcanism, craft tradition and crime stories are the themes that give the pleasant adrenaline kick.

The cycle tour is a feast for the senses in many respects. It reveals millennia-old secrets of geology with densely forested volcanic cones, maars and mineral-rich springs. The Helenenquelle spring in Gerolstein is one of these testimonies. Even the people of antiquity and the Middle Ages knew how to use the treasures of volcanism. They left behind mystical rock landscapes such as the interior of the Arensberg volcano or the ice caves high above Hohenfels, where they mined the basalt for millstones. But modern culture also gives you goose bumps, as the crime house in Hillesheim is considered one of the largest collections for fans of detective novels and crime series. Thanks to the power of the water, the ups and downs of the fire mountains became the idyllic floodplain of the Bolsdorf valley a few kilometres away. The Historic Mill in Birgel shows how important the milling trade was for the Eifel until the early 20th century. At Steffeln in the volcanic garden with the Eichholzmaar, the spectacular history of the earth can once again be intensely felt. A day trip by bike could not be more varied.

Sixty kilometres on the adventure tour through the Gerolsteiner Land are the quintessence of the Volcanic Eifel. The crowning glory is a detour on foot to the summit of the Rother Kopf. Up here, the view is unobstructed of a wonderful Eifel panorama - and an ice cave is also waiting to be explored.

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Along the route

Gerolsteiner Dolomiten

Dolomitenfelsen, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
The rocks “Hustley”, “Munterley”, “Drohende Ley”, “Große Kanzel” and “Auberg” shape the cityscape from afar and form Gerolstein’s landmark. The most famous peak of the Gerolstein Dolomites is the "Munterley" - with an altitude of 482 meters. Details ansehen

Helenenquelle im Gerolsteiner Kurpark

Schriftzug Helenenquelle, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
The Helenenquelle on the Kyll Cycle Path near Gerolstein Town Hall is a popular resting place for cyclists and hikers. The fresh mineral water comes from a depth of approx. 90 m and can be drunk free of charge from April-October from the brass tap. Here it is worth taking a break and the park is ideal for a small picnic in nature.   Details ansehen

Adler- und Wolfspark Kasselburg

Greifvögel ganz nah, Adler- und Wolfspark, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
The 20-hectare park around the historic castle complex from the 12th century with dense forests, lush meadows and diverse enclosures for birds of prey, wolves and other animals. Details ansehen

Freizeitpark EifelAdventures

Eifel Adventures Zipline (1), © EifelAdventures, Elmar Saxler
Zipline and adventure minigolf facilities for young and old, families and adrenaline-seekers Details ansehen

Mühlsteinhöhlen Hohenfels-Essingen

Borussia Höhle, © Thomas Hendele
The three caves are located at Mühlenberg, north of Hohenfels-Essingen. Details ansehen

Arensberg (Arnulphusberg)

Im Inneren des Arensberg, © Touristik GmbH gerolsteiner Land, Leonie Post
The volcanic crater Arensberg (also called Arnulphusberg). Details ansehen

Krimihauptstadt Hillesheim mit Barfußpfad

Begehbare Stadtmauer in Hillesheim, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, D. Ketz
Original settings of the Eifel crime novels, renovated town centre, well-preserved and accessible town wall, barefoot path Details ansehen

Das Kriminalhaus

Kriminalhaus mit Café Sherlock, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
An entire house in the name of crime thrillers. Here you will find everything that makes the crime lover's heart beats faster. Details ansehen

Historische Wassermühle Birgel

Mühlrad, © Historische Wassermühle Birgel, Mariette Spohr GmbH
The historic Birgel watermill is a unique mill experience centre and the largest in Europe. The four mills are still in operation today: mustard mill, grain mill, oil mill and sawmill. Details ansehen

Museumsstellwerk - Lissendorf

Stellwerk, © Schun
Experience railway history.   Details ansehen

Burgruine - Glaadt

Glaadt Burgruine, © Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land
In the Middle Ages, Glaadt was even more important than Jünkerath, which at that time was only a hut settlement. For this reason, the counts of Blankenheim built a castle there in the 13th century, which was rebuilt into a magnificent hunting lodge at the beginning of the 17th century. However, a lightning strike in the 18th century caused it to burn to the ground.   Details ansehen

Eisenbahnmuseum - Jünkerath

Innenraum, © Wolfgang Kreckler
The Jünkerath Railway Museum documents over 150 years of railroad history in the Eifel and Moselle region. Moselle region is documented. In the exhibition, visitors will find numerous interesting objects from the everyday life of railroad workers. More detailed information about the museum and the objects on display can be found on the Internet at www.eisenbahnmuseum-juenkerath.de. Opening times: April to the end of September, Saturdays from 2 - 4 pm. For larger groups special opening times are also possible by appointment. Admission is free of charge, a donation is requested. Details ansehen

Hubertus Kapelle - Stadtkyll/Niederkyll

Röemer Niederkyll
Late gothic chapel built in 1500.   Details ansehen

Kurpark Stadtkyll

Kyll-radweg, Kurpark Stadtkyll, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
Visit the Kurpark in the heart of Stadtkyll! Details ansehen

Kapelle Wahlhausen

Kapelle Wahlhausen - Innenraum, © Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land - Ute Klinkhammer
The votive chapel Wahlhausen is located about 1 km outside the village on a hill visible from afar. From there you have a wonderful view over the Gerolsteiner Land. Details ansehen

Vulkangarten - Steffeln

Steffeln Vulkangarten, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
The visitor's magnet with its detailed geological phenomena around volcanism. Details ansehen

The millstone caves of the Rother Kopf

Höhle, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
The millstone caves are located northwest of Gerolstein, between the districts Müllenborn and Roth. For those who want to get really deep insights into the interior of the volcano Eifel, a visit to the Mühlstein caves is a must. Details ansehen

Gerolstein - Balkan Grill

Restaurant Außenansicht, © Balkan Grill
Croatian and international cuisine Details ansehen

Gerolstein - Due Amici

Due Amici, © Pixabay
Mediterranean restaurant Details ansehen

Gerolstein - Im Flecken - Bistro am Eifelsteig

Bistro im Flecken Cocktails, © Zur zeitlich unbegrenzten und freien Nutzung
Frontcooking-kitchen, regional dishes light cuisine - coffee and cake as well as breakfast Details ansehen

Gerolstein - Kiyo Sushi & Grill Restaurant

Sushi, © Canva
Discover the diversity of Asian cuisine! From sushi and Vietnamese specialities to aromatic curries - we take you on a culinary journey through Asia. Details ansehen

Gerolstein - Mamma Maria

Restaurant Mamma Maria, © Restaurant Mamma Maria
Italian cuisine with fresh ingredients - Antipasti - homemade pizza and pasta Details ansehen

Gerolstein - Pizzeria Costa Verde

Außenansicht Pizzeria Costa Verde, © Costa Verde
Italian and German cuisine - homemade pizza - vegetarian Details ansehen

Gerolstein - Poseidon

Außenansicht Restaurant Poseidon, © M. Ikonomou
Greek and international cuisine Details ansehen

Gerolstein - Tino's Grill & Burger

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Popular fast food and burger restaurant in Gerolstein Details ansehen

Gerolstein - Sunset Café Bistro

Sunset, © pixabay
Abwechslungsreiches Bistro mit Indoorspielplatz bietet einen schönen Aufenthaltsort für Familien! Details ansehen

Pelm - Forsthaus Kasselburg

Forsthaus Kasselburg, © R. Schmitz
Culinary kitchen - excursion restaurant - water feature organ(open from 12 am - 7 pm) Details ansehen

Hillesheim - Café Sherlock

Eifelsteig-2019-095-Cafe Sherlock, Hillesheim, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
Café, small dishes and soups Details ansehen

Hillesheim - Bistro Bar "Fellini"

Kaffee+Kuchen, © exclusive-design ü/fotolia
Bistro Bar Fellini is the perfect location for lovers of cocktails and different types of coffee. Details ansehen

Hillesheim- Klosterstube, Augustiner Hotel

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A warm welcome A convivial atmosphere awaits you in the cozy Klosterstube of our hotel. A freshly tapped beer and exquisite wines invite you to linger. Whether alone or in company, everyone will find a place here for relaxing hours and enjoyable moments. Please reserve a table in advance. Details ansehen

Gerolstein - Pizza Pasta Express

Logo Pizza Pasta Express Gerolstein, © Pizza Pasta Express Gerolstein
Italian cuisine - homemade Pizza and Pasta Details ansehen

Hillesheimer Kaffeestuv

Kaffee+Kuchen, © Urheber: exclusive-design ü/fotolia
Bistro cuisine, tarte flambee and breakfast Details ansehen

Hillesheim- Taverna Romana

TR innen, © Taverna Romana
Pizzeria - Italian RestaurantKitchen until 22:30 o'clock   Details ansehen

Birgel - Brewery Grill and Beer Garden of the Historic Water Mill

Außenansicht Mühle, © Historische Wassermühle Birgel
The brewery grill and brewery beer garden have now reopened. Details ansehen

Birgel-Hotel-Restaurant Birgeler Hof

Birgeler Hof Restaurant, © Doris Prodöhl
Daily freshly prepared dishes from Regional Products.   Details ansehen

Birgel - Inn "Zum Sägewerk" (The Sawmill)

Historische Mühle
Eating in a rustic atmosphere on the grounds of the historic water mill in Birgel.   Details ansehen

Stadtkyll - Bistro am See

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Whether for a beer, a bite to eat or a cocktail on our cocktail evening. Our bistro is the perfect location for a little nightcap. Details ansehen

Stadtkyll - Café Doppelfeld

Cafe Doppelfeld, © Cafe Doppelfeld
Home-made baked goods, chocolates and ice creams.   Details ansehen

Stadtkyll- Hildes Futterhäuschen

Hildes Futterhäuschen Stadtkyll, © Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land - U.Klinkhammer
This fast food restaurant has a wide range of food and beverages.   Details ansehen

Stadtkyll- Haus Petra

Haus Petra, © Haus Petra
The "Haus Petra" guesthouse is located in one of the most beautiful spots in the rural recreation area of the Vulkaneifel. The perfect location for a beer or two after work, as a stop-off point for hikers and cyclists and also for family or company celebrations. Details ansehen

Stadtkyll- Pizzeria La Sirena

Pizzeria, © Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land
Ristorante-Pizzeria "La Sirena" da Franco is the popular Italian restaurant in Stadtkyll. Details ansehen

Stadtkyll - Woodstock Food & Musik

Balkan Land Stadtkyll, © Neven Bečvardi
Our restaurant "Woodstock - Food & Music" in Stadtkyll offers a unique gastronomic experience on the lava rock and first-class cuisine. In atmospheric surroundings we offer culinary delights to spoil you. Details ansehen

Steffeln- Gasthaus Sünnen

Gastwirtschaft Sünnen Außenansicht, © Gastwirtschaft Sünnen
Traditional restaurant in Steffeln with regional and international cuisine   Details ansehen

Am Brunnenplatz, Hotel Garni

Hotel-Garni Am Brunnenplatz
You will find our hotel directly at the Brunnenplatz, at the beginning of the traffic-calmed zone. Approx. 5 minutes on foot to the train station.Arrival from 14:00 o'clock - departure until 11:00 o'clockReception is manned until 20:00. The room will be kept free for you until 18:00. Please call if you are late. Details ansehen

Hotel Landhaus Tannenfels

Haus mit Garten, © Thomas Klever
In the familary atmosphere of our affectionately furnished hotel becomes each guest comfortable. Details ansehen

Appartementhaus EifelAdventures

Ferien und Appartementhaus EifelAdventures, © EifelAdventures

Your overnight stay in the holiday and apartment house „EifelAdventures“:

Relaxing in the middle of nature, combined with extraordinary adventures!

Do you need a little break from everyday life? We have exactly what you are looking for: Whether a short trip, a romantic weekend, a family holiday or just some adventures – we offer the perfect overnight stay in our

  • Kuschel-Suites (2 persons - 30 sqm)
  • Adventure-Suites (2 – 3 persons - 35 sqm)
  • Apartments „Sonnenschein“ (2 – 3 persons - 40 sqm)
  • Apartments „Sonnentraum“ ( 2 – 5 persons - 45 sqm) or our
  • Holiday house „EifelAdventures“ (2 – 4 persons - 50 sqm)


With regard to our accommodation you have the choice between an overnight stay with a rich breakfast buffet or self-catering. In addition, we offer barbecue events for groups of 10 or more persons.

You can also book a baby bed for your accommodation. The price is 10,00 € (one off payment).

You are welcome to bring your dog in the apartments as well as in the holiday apartment EifelAdventures. Please contact us in advance. We charge 10,00 € per dog per night (dog food and dog equipment is not included in the price).

In case you want to make your stay even more exciting, you can stay in one of our tree tents: Dreams in trees!


Your journey to us takes you into the wonderful landscape of the “Vulkaneifel”, where you can enjoy the silence and relaxation in the countryside and where you can experience extraordinary adventures at the same time. EifelAdventures lies right next to the forest with hiking and biking trails, which invite you to explore the area or go for an extensive mountain bike tour. In addition, you can expect unique adventures opportunities right on your doorstep, such as: ziplining, adventure-minigolf, boccia, cross boules or poolball.


The interaction of adventure and nature makes your stay with us unforgettable!


Our highlights:

  • modern suits, apartments and a holiday house
  • All our accommodations come with a balcony or terrace with wonderful views over the surrounding countryside
  • cozy furnished breakfast room
  • Beer garden in the adjoining holiday and leisure park EifelAdventures with the opportunity of having ice cream, eating homemade cakes, drinking cocktails or relaxing in the hammock
  • First-class adventure experiences, such as ziplining, adventure-minigolf, boccia, cross-boules and poolball
  • Supplementary overnight adventures in a tree tent “Dreams in trees”
  • Perfect location in the middle of nature – ideal for hiking and biking tours (located right next to the hiking and biking path)
  • Large sun terrace and grassy areas
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Undercover parking for motorcycles and bicycles
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Augustiner Hotel

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Sporty and creative meetings behind historic walls - this is the motto of the Klosterhotel Eifel in Hillesheim. In the middle of the Volcanic Eifel - not far from the metropolises of Bonn, Cologne and Düsseldorf - lies the historic Klosterhotel Eifel with its 57 rooms and 5 conference rooms surrounded by a large monastery garden with terrace. With four conference and seminar rooms as well as our spacious atrium - also known as the monastery courtyard - the Klosterhotel Eifel is the perfect place for relaxed, high-level meetings. We give you the space you need for meetings, conferences or events. From 10 to 200 guests, we create the right setting for every occasion. You can choose between three conference packages from € 64.50 to € 94.50. Alternatively, we can make you a customised offer according to your wishes. During the conference breaks, our monastery garden is at your disposal for creative time-outs. With yoga or Pilates, your body and mind will find the peace and quiet they need in nature After a successful conference, you can relax in our newly designed wellness area with pool, 2 saunas, 1 red light chamber and spacious relaxation zones. The best team building is guaranteed with a mystery hike, the geological destinations or a sporting event at the nearby Nürburgring.Discover the famous volcanic maars in nearby Daun. Or would you like to go on a cycle tour on one of the numerous cycle paths through the Eifel countryside? Our events department will be happy to provide you with tips and advice. In the evening, you can enjoy creative, regional and seasonal cuisine in our restaurant with corresponding wines from our monastery cellar. National and international wines await you at our hotel bar before you enjoy the comfort of a good night's sleep in one of our hotel rooms. Translated with DeepL.com (free version) Details ansehen

Das Krimihotel

Das Krimihotel, © © Bermond Mediadesign - Krimihotel
In Hillesheim in the Eifel, Germany's crime landscape No. 1, the crime hotel - the first of its kind - is located in the immediate vicinity of the original locations of the well -known crime novels by Jacques Berndorf. Hillesheim lives up to its name as a crime capital: Whether a criminal house with a crime thriller, Cafe Sherlock and crime bookstore or the Eifel crime hiking trail-all crime scenes can be found in the immediate vicinity of the crime hotel. The perfect place for a murderous weekend or company incentives. 20 stylish themed topics invite crime fans. Crime for 50 people, club room with cozy Chesterfield furniture and fireplace for approx. 20 people, 5 O'Clock Teatime, crime program, crime writer weekends, crime dinner, crime thriller, crime thriller, investigators/days. Children up to the age of 6 stays overnight in the parents' room. Prices plus guest taxes on site: € 1.50 per person (from 6 years) and night Details ansehen

Gästehaus Kloep

Gästezimmer im Landhausstil
Holiday flat and rooms in the centre of Hillesheim. 4-room flat with covered balcony and completely newly renovated, comfortably furnished guest rooms in a central location. Only a few metres away from the Kriminalhaus. Due to its direct proximity to the Kalkeifelradweg, the Eifel-Krimiwanderweg and the Eifelsteig, the Kloep guesthouse is an ideal starting point for hiking and cycling tours. Details ansehen

Gästehaus am Viehmarkt

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The apartment is located in the guest house at the Viehmarkt, in the crime capital Hillesheim, on the second floor of the over 100 year old house, and is accessible by stairs. It is 74 m² in size and has 2 bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 kitchen, 1 bathroom. The more spacious bedroom has a double bed and a 3-door closet and a suitcase storage. Here, in the bedroom, there is also the spatial possibility to place the children's travel crib. The smaller bedroom is equipped with a pull-out bunk bed for adults and an office table + chair. Both rooms are accessible from the guest hallway. The living room invites you, with its spacious, pull-out couch, just to put your feet up and let the evening end with good music or the TV. If you look out of the living room windows, you will have an excellent view of the directly adjacent cattle market, where every Thursday there is a lively hustle and bustle (market day). In addition, on the opposite side of the street is the Eifel- Alm, an experience gastronomy. All three rooms are additionally equipped with external shutters, which ensure an excellent darkening of the rooms. The spacious kitchen offers a fantastic view of the former city wall from the 13th century as well as a view of the Bolsdorfer Tälchen, with its 1.5 km long barefoot path and its 22 stations as well as numerous hiking trails. Moreover, looking out of the kitchen window, you can enjoy dreamlike sunsets. The spacious kitchen table can seat 6 people + a child's chair, so the whole family can comfortably sit here and play board games after dinner. The bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, WC, WB, hairdryer and a potty. A changing mat is also available, as well as a baby bath and children's dishes in double quantity. A washing machine and a dryer are located in the small utility room of the guest apartment and can be used free of charge. The tourist tax of € 1.50 per person is included as well as 1 bottle of natural wine per person and a bottle of wine on arrival and the energy costs. Bed linen and one large + one small towel per person (for use during the stay) are charged at € 15,- per person. The price for the final cleaning is € 80,-/25,-.The apartment was renovated in 2022 and except for the kitchen with its appliances, the furnishings are new. Nevertheless, the charm of the old house has been preserved, which you can already feel when you enter the house.The access to the guest apartment is via the courtyard side (fire department access). Here you have a garage space at your disposal. There is also a small seating area in the courtyard. If you go down the adjacent stairs, you will immediately reach the elementary school on the left. In the elementary school there is a small indoor swimming pool, which is open to the public in the afternoon hours. So: pack your "swimming trunks". The exact opening hours you can call: Tel. 06591 4538 inquire. Further indoor swimming pools are in Gerolstein (approx. 9 km) and Jünckerath (approx. 13 km) away. Details ansehen

Wald-Jugendcamp Stadtkyll

WJC2, © VG Obere Kyll/ OG Stadtkyll
The forest camp is located in the idyllic Wirfttal in Stadtkyll and is especially popular with youth and family groups. Details ansehen

Vulkanhotel balance selfness

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Pure nature, hiking, biking, golfing, massages, spa, motorcycling, mountain biking, cooking classes, conference hotel, good foodand much more in the Volcano Hotel Steffeln – among the volcanic Eifel.Our rooms emit calm and relaxation from soothing colors and high quality in the materials used. Naturally. Pleasant. Modern.Activities in the pure nature await you. From hiking to golfing up to a ‘Kräuterwanderung’ (herb walk) including food in the wild, we offer many opportunities that will shape your experience in the volcanic Eifel. A spa holiday or a wellness weekend in the Eifel, near the Eifelsteig, as well as many other trails in the volcanic Eifel is always ideal for a short break. Whether for massages and beauty treatments, as a conference hotel or for an already long-planned hiking weekend - we are the perfect partner in the Eifel. Naturally, guests who are planning a day trip are too welcome to our sun terrace and beer garden. Our restaurant with its herb kitchen is open throughout the year. Details ansehen
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Start:

Tourist-Information, Bahnhofstraße 4, 54568 Gerolstein

Destination:

Tourist-Information, Bahnhofstraße 4, 54568 Gerolstein

Distance: 59 km

Duration: 4:45 h

Difficulty: medium

Ascent: 723 m

Descent: 723 m

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