The Vulkaneifel region around Daun, Manderscheid, and Bad Bertrich captivates visitors with a diversity that few other regions can match: deep-blue maars, medieval castles, quaint museums, and experiences for the whole family. Whether it’s sunny or rainy, for young or old—an unforgettable outing always awaits here.
Below, you’ll find all the attractions at a glance.
The rock crevice on the outskirts of Manderscheid is one of the highlights along the German Volcano Route
Clara Viebig PavilionKurfuerstenstr. 21Bad Bertrich Every Friday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Readings in German, information and sales of the literary works of the writer Clara Viebig. She is called "Eifel poet" - one of the most popular writers of the early 20th century, who was often in the Vulkaneifel and loved Bad Bertrich.
The Maischquelle spring near the refuge in Kennfus is a layered spring. Hikers can find this spring very close to Bad Bertrich on the HeimatSpuren hiking trails ‘Geo-Route’ and ‘Wasserfall Erlebnisroute’.
You will find the the geological field with "Geodrom" in the vulcano "Kasselburger Hahn". For families with children it offers the possibility to explore the four main rock types of the Vulkaneifel. Geo-bags can be purchased for €9.50 from the Gerolstein Tourist Information Centre.
Water is our element! In Gerolstein you will find one of the most beautiful and varied outdoor pools in the region with a diving pool, slide, air bubbling, beach volleyball and much more.
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.
"Tree of life" an approx. 35 m high, evergreen thuja (thuja plicata / giant tree of life) has been growing in Bad Bertricher Alleegarten in front of the Electoral Palace. The extraordinary tree is well preserved, protected as a natural monument and has already been mentioned in Clara Viebig's novels.
Underground connection between two Eifel maars: The Ulmen maar-tunnel
The European Example town of Hillesheim has a host of attractions to offer: The historical area of the town, the town fortifications from the 13th century, the market places, the leisure area "Bolsdorfer Tälchen", St. Martin's Church.
On a forest sofa, let your gaze wander comfortably over the Siebenbach valley and take in all seven meanders of the stream at a glance. On the way on the Heimatspur 05!