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Rhineland-Palatinate

Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm

Ernzen

Rock Passageway – Rock Face loop from Ernzen

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm

Ernzen

Rock Passageway – Rock Face loop from Ernzen

Moderate

4.8

(445)

1,817

hikers

Rock Passageway – Rock Face loop from Ernzen

01:30

4.66km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

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Naturpark Südeifel

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762 m

Rock Passageway

Highlight • Gorge

narrow passage, indescribably beautiful

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1.09 km

Stone Cairns Cave in Naturpark Südeifel

Highlight • Cave

Under one of the many rock formations, there are many stone towers to see, like in an exhibition.

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1.22 km

Rock Face

Highlight • Natural Monument

The stone face is impressive

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1.34 km

Path Through the Cliffs of Felsenweg No. 6

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Here you can see the foothills of the rocks of the rock path no. 6... In any case, go further, then the really beautiful section begins along numerous pretty rocks

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2.06 km

View of the Suspension Bridge in Naturpark Südeifel

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It is worth taking a look back every now and then

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2.12 km

Hiking bench with a view of the water

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Irrel suspension bridge

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2.37 km

Irreler Waterfalls and Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Waterfall

The bridge sways slightly but is still easy to walk on. In the middle, there are benches on each side.

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4.66 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.95 km

1.06 km

506 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.10 km

1.41 km

588 m

407 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Tuesday 28 July

36°C

15°C

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Comments

November 19, 2023,teuflische Wanderung 💞 Teufelsschlucht in der Eifel

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The bike had to stay parked for the weekend, so the idea was...where to go?

The Devil's Gorge... I was there several years ago and really wanted to go again.
We left late, but it was worth it, even if the time was far too short. 💞
It's simply fascinating what nature has created. And you always stand with …

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August 13, 2025,Irreler Wasserfälle und ein Stück Teufelsschlucht

Not everything that's called a waterfall is actually one. 😉 The Irrel Waterfalls are just rapids.
I didn't have the energy for the entire Devil's Gorge today. 🥴
So I have a good reason to visit this wonderful hiking area again. 🙂

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April 8, 2025,FamilyWanderung zur Teufelsschlucht und der Hängebrücke bei Irrel

The Devil's Gorge is located on the eastern edge of the Ferschweiler Plateau in the Southern Eifel Nature Park near Irrel.
With its steep cliffs, narrow gorges, and crevices, the bizarre rocky landscape of the Devil's Gorge is a popular destination and a starting point for other hikes in the surrounding area. These include the Irrel Waterfalls, which were largely …

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May 18, 2025,Familienwanderung: Teufelsschlucht - Irreler Wasserfälle - Hängebrücke

Today is the last hike of my hiking weekend.

The rest of my (Saarland) family arrived yesterday, and after visiting the Dino Park, we all stayed overnight at the Bollendorf Youth Hostel (highly recommended).
... The children enjoy the swinging bridge. I'm actually glad to be back on solid ground.

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March 13, 2024,Teufelsschlucht 😈

Great tour and actually 9.26 km. I have no idea what Komott did there 😂 . But currently muddy and slippery in some places.

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Rock Passageway – Rock Face loop from Ernzen

Rock Passageway

Stone Cairns Cave in Naturpark Südeifel

Rock Face

Path Through the Cliffs of Felsenweg No. 6

View of the Suspension Bridge in Naturpark Südeifel

Hiking bench with a view of the water

Irreler Waterfalls and Suspension Bridge

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