Copyright: GesundLand Vulkaneifel, Dominik Ketz
Volcanic Highlights
Thrilling. Sizzling. Explosive.
Glowing red lava and viscous magma. Ice-cold water and raging fire. The elements once raged in the Vulkaneifel. And created something wonderful.
In Wallenborn, water shoots up from the ground every 35 minutes. In Strohn, there’s a massive lava bomb. The unique landscape of the Vulkaneifel holds many secrets waiting to be uncovered. Embark on an exciting journey of discovery to geysers, mineral springs, and giant lava boulders.
The Vulkaneifel is known for its mineral water springs, also called “Dreese” or “Sauerbrunnen.” Why not try the water for yourself? You’ll be surprised at how different the flavors of the individual springs are. This is due, among other things, to the different minerals that the water dissolves from the ancient rock on its way to the Earth’s surface. Many springs are said to have healing properties, which people have been using for hundreds of years for baths and drinking cures.
More Volcanic Highlights in the Vulkaneifel
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Elfengrotte (Käsegrotte)
Bad BertrichOpen today
Discover a small natural monument of a special kind on the outskirts of Bad Bertrich: the “Elfengrotte”, also called “Käsegrotte”. It originated a thousand years ago, when hot basalt currents flowed through the Üssbach valley and gave the valley a new shape. Located not far from the rushing Elbesbach waterfall, the Elfengrotte has a fairy-tale magic that you should explore.
Lavabomb
StrohnOpen today
Explore the origins of the massive Strohn Lava Bomb on-site and witness the power of volcanism in the Eifel region firsthand.
Lavagrotte Ernstberg
HinterweilerOpen today
The Ernstberg cave is a testimony to volcanism in the Eifel region
Vulkanerlebnispark Mosenberg
BettenfeldOpen today
Volcanism comes alive in the Volcano Experience Park Mosenberg! Imagine the forces that were unleashed thousands of years ago when you stand in front of the meter-high lava wall and follow the tracks of various volcanic rocks on the nature trail. An exciting look into the history of the earth awaits you at the Mosenberg Volcano Experience Park!
Wallender Born
WallenbornOpen today
A seemingly peaceful fountain awakens, begins to bubbling. Suddenly, a fountain of 9 ° C of cold water shoots into the sky, for six minutes it bubbles up. The haunted by, the "Brubbel" like the locals call their phenomenon affectionate, is just as flashy.
Windsborn Kratersee
BettenfeldOpen today
A special geological highlight is the Windsborn crater lake which is part of the Mosenberg volcano group. It was wrongly referred to as Maar in the past but today it is clear that its origin was different.
Wolfsschlucht Horngraben
ManderscheidOpen today
The Wolfsschlucht (Gorge) is a geological natural monument - basalt columns to marvel at!
