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Millstone Cave at Rother Kopf – Gerolstein Dolomites loop from Gerolstein

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Millstone Cave at Rother Kopf – Gerolstein Dolomites loop from Gerolstein

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Millstone Cave at Rother Kopf – Gerolstein Dolomites loop from Gerolstein

06:39

23.0km

550m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 10.1 km for 77 m

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6.14 km

Millstone Cave at Rother Kopf

Highlight • Cave

It is unbelievable under what conditions people mined millstones here in the Middle Ages. The porous volcanic rock is popular because it does not become smooth when it is ground, but remains sharp-edged.

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6.58 km

Stone Throne of the Volcano God Vulkan on Rother Kopf

Highlight • Monument

From here you have a beautiful view of the village of Oos, which belongs to the town of Gerolstein.

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9.85 km

Stausee Gerolstein

Lake

11.9 km

Gerolstein Dolomites

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Gerolsteiner cave trail is highly recommended.
In addition to the imposing Dolomites, you can admire the beech wood cave and ice caves.

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12.2 km

Gerolstein Dolomites

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Gerolstein viewpoint in the Volcanic Eifel (Rhineland-Palatinate). It is part of the Gerolstein Dolomites.

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12.8 km

View of Gerolstein from the Munterley

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One of the most beautiful highlights on a hike through the Gerolstein Dolomites. Be sure to take a break and enjoy the fantastic view over Gerolstein and the beautiful Kylltal. …

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13.1 km

Wunschkreuz (Wish Cross) and Stone Cairn, Gerolstein

Highlight • Monument

A very nice idea. Find a stone and put it on the stone hill and make a wish 👍🏻👍🏻

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13.5 km

Gerolsteiner Dolomiten Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

A hike through the Gerolsteiner Dolomites is probably one of the most beautiful tours that you can undertake in the Eifel. Absolutely worthwhile, also for children.

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13.6 km

Buchenloch Cave

Highlight • Cave

Over a small staircase to reach the then quite large cave. You can get in a good deal and you are immediately fascinated. In any case worth a flashlight, of course, it is also without

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14.8 km

Hustley

Viewpoint

23.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.71 km

6.73 km

3.94 km

1.72 km

532 m

258 m

151 m

Surfaces

8.69 km

6.84 km

3.52 km

2.12 km

1.52 km

340 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Thursday 13 August

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Comments

July 15, 2023,Eifelsteig 9. Etappe - Hillesheim nach Gerolstein 🌲🌦👍🦊

Saturday, July 15, 2023 8:30 a.m. to 3:20 p.m
20 degrees

Day 5 of 6 days

The weather forecast predicted rain and thunderstorms for this afternoon. Therefore, my breakfast was short, so that I could start at 8:30 am.
As soon as I set foot out, it started pouring.🌧😖
It's a good thing that I bought a hiking umbrella in …

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August 4, 2024,Eifelsteig Etappe 09: Von Hillesheim nach Gerolstein

There were a few larger caves to visit on this stage. The millstone caves near Roth were created by mining millstones from the middle of the Rother Kopf volcano. Shortly before the finish, we passed through the Gerolsteiner Dolomites. After these steep rocky cliffs, we were able to explore the 30-meter-long Buchenloch cave.

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May 8, 2022,Etappe 11: Von Hillesheim nach Gerolstein - der Eifelsteig

From the crime capital of the Eifel over rapeseed fields and along blooming gorse (finally...), over the volcano path to the viewpoint "Rothe Erde"....and then (finally) to reach the Dolomites (Gerolsteiner). And I discovered some guardian angels......

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August 14, 2023,Eifelsteig - Etappe 9: Hillesheim bis Gerolstein

On Monday we continued with stage 9. Various weather sites did not quite agree on how humid it would be and whether there would be lightning. I hoped for the best, but I've also looked at how shelters are distributed along the route. After a good hotel breakfast we started.
In Hillesheim, you pass a well-preserved town wall heading south. …

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August 28, 2024,Eifelsteig Etappe 9 von Hillesheim nach Gerolstein

Today, on stage 9, we went from Hillesheim through various villages and valleys to the Rother Kopf...there are also a few caves on this mountain that you can visit, which is what I did...but you definitely need a good lamp for that👍
From the Rother Kopf you can enjoy the wonderful view. We continued on many beautiful paths to the …

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October 3, 2022,Eifelsteig Etappe 9, 03.10.22

I have no idea why my watch always measures such utopian meters in altitude 🤨

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March 26, 2025,Eifelsteig Etappe 9 von Hillesheim nach Gerolstein

Sometimes the best comes last...
The temptation is there: You've already reached your destination, so why add another five strenuous kilometers and quite a few meters of elevation gain?
The answer is simple: Because the path demands it, and it more than compensates for the effort. The Gerolsteiner Dolomites are worth every extra kilometer, and if you're honest, you can't …

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March 16, 2024,Eifelsteig Etappe 9: Hillesheim - Gerolstein

The entire route of the Eifelsteig:
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The 9th stage of the Eifelsteig leads from Hillesheim to Gerolstein, home of the Gerolsteiner Brunnen

At the start of your hike in the crime capital of Hillesheim, you immediately feel a little elevated because you are standing on the historic city wall of Hillesheim. From there you have a wonderful view over …

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Millstone Cave at Rother Kopf – Gerolstein Dolomites loop from Gerolstein

Millstone Cave at Rother Kopf

Stone Throne of the Volcano God Vulkan on Rother Kopf

Gerolstein Dolomites

Gerolstein Dolomites

View of Gerolstein from the Munterley

Wunschkreuz (Wish Cross) and Stone Cairn, Gerolstein

Gerolsteiner Dolomiten Rock Formations

Buchenloch Cave

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