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Borussia Cave – Martins Cave loop from Hohenfels-Essingen

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Borussia Cave – Martins Cave loop from Hohenfels-Essingen

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4.8

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Borussia Cave – Martins Cave loop from Hohenfels-Essingen

02:42

9.58km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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847 m

Grill Hut and Playground Hohenfels-Essingen

Highlight • Rest Area

Barbecue hut of the local Hohenfels-Essingen beautification association, including playground and toilets. Rent possible.

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935 m

Lourdes Grotto Höfenfels

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A long time ago, a teacher built this memorial to thank the Holy Mary that he and his class did not drown in the boat on the lake.

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1.08 km

Borussia Cave

Highlight • Cave

Ice cave entrance and ice cave somewhat covered by trees 😊

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1.19 km

Viewpoint at the Mühlstein Caves

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Wow, I have to go there sometime, that looks really good 🥰

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1.20 km

Gazebo with a view of Hohenfels and the Vulkaneifel

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here is a nice canopy where you can take a break thanks to seating. At the same time, you can enjoy a great view of Hohenfels and the Vulkaneifel.

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1.30 km

Martins Cave

Highlight • Cave

Here is the prayer site. A slightly larger space with benches. There are also devotions held there

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1.35 km

Millstone Caves on Mühlenberg

Highlight • Cave

Here millstones were hammered out of the mountain/lava

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1.51 km

Visible Millstone Quarry

Highlight • Structure

Here you can still see some half-finished millstones. What backbreaking work that must have been!

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9.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.94 km

1.95 km

647 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.67 km

2.38 km

1.89 km

1.52 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Tuesday 11 August

29°C

12°C

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Borussia Cave – Martins Cave loop from Hohenfels-Essingen

Grill Hut and Playground Hohenfels-Essingen

Lourdes Grotto Höfenfels

Borussia Cave

Viewpoint at the Mühlstein Caves

Gazebo with a view of Hohenfels and the Vulkaneifel

Martins Cave

Millstone Caves on Mühlenberg

Visible Millstone Quarry

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