The 6 Most Amazing Peaks around Kalenborn-Scheuern

Great panoramic view overlooking Kasselburg Pelm

When the weather is good, you have a fantastic view over the hills of the Volcanic Eifel from here.

The Auberg above Gerolstein is a rocky plateau formed from dolomite and part of the impressive "Gerolstein Dolomites" nature reserve, which has been protected since 1990 and covers approximately 102 hectares. Geologically, it is a reef formed around 380 million years ago in a warm, shallow sea, exposed by karstification and folding – typical features of this Devonian limestone reef. At an elevation of approximately 360 meters above sea level, the Auberg offers spectacular views over Gerolstein, the Kyll Valley, and the entire Volcanic Eifel region – a real highlight on tours along the Eifelsteig or local circular trails such as the "Gerolsteiner Dolomiten Acht" (Gerolstein Dolomites Eight). The trail leads through narrow crevices and past bizarre rock formations, providing a true sense of discovery while hiking. Botanically, the Auberg is a valuable habitat: rare orchids, nutrient-poor grasslands, juniper, and species-rich mosses can be found on the sparse Dolomite rocks – as well as bats in protected crevices. Smaller populations also use the area as a resting, breeding, and hunting ground. For Komoot users, there are several tour options: for example, Eifelsteig stage 9 (Hillesheim–Gerolstein) or the local "Gerolsteiner Dolomiten Acht" (approx. 8 km), where the Auberg is a sublime intermediate destination. There's also a Reservoir–Auberg–Lissingen loop, an easy, family-friendly walk (approx. 4 km, 1 hour) with panoramic views and rocky outcrops.

The view from here is phenomenal.

From here you have a beautiful view of the Auberg, from where you can enjoy a wonderful view of Gerolstein.

"To the west of the Langer Stein (640m) and Seimersberg (662m) we move to the Prümer Kopf. The gradients have so far proven to be very moderate, as they are today. In the surrounding spruce forest we repeatedly discover up to two meter high anthills ( https://www.das-tierlexikon.de/ameise/) and these are often surprisingly close together. We also encounter an unusually large number of hard-working dung beetles; we often have to be very careful not to step on them. (https://www .biologie-schule.de/mistkaefer-steckbrief.php)" https://www.komoot.de/tour/778942841

The Liberation Beech stands at the highest point of the Alter Foss mountain. According to the stories, it was a strategically important lookout point during the Thirty Years' War. From there you could see the towns of Pelm, Gerolstein, Rockeskyll, Hohenfels, Essingen, Betteldorf, Kirchweiler and Hinterweiler. https://kulturdb.de/einobjekt.php?id=48574

"With an area of approx. 102 hectares, the area around the Gerolsteiner Dolomites has been a nature reserve since 1990. + occurring animal species: bat + occurring plant species: juniper, orchids, character plants calcareous grassland, grove rush-beech forest, woodruff-beech forest, orchid-limestone-beech forest Around 380 million years ago there was a warm, subtropical shallow sea here, in which mighty reefs of stromatopores - relatives of sponges - and corals formed. After the dolomitization, sinking and folding of the rocks, the Devonian deposits were lifted out again. Today's Gerolsteiner Dolomites were formed, which rise steeply above the Kylltal north of the center of Gerolstein. The rocks "Hustley", "Munterley", "Drohende Ley", "Große Kanzel" and "Auberg" characterize the cityscape from afar and form the landmark of Gerolstein. The most famous summit of the Gerolsteiner Dolomites is the "Munterley" - with a height of 482 meters - and offers a breathtaking view over Gerolstein, the Kylltal and far into the Vulkaneifel. Stone Age people, who settled here 30,000 years ago, obviously enjoyed this view, as evidenced by stone tools and bones found at the nearby Buchenloch Cave. Visiting the Gerolsteiner Dolomites can be perfectly combined with hiking the Felsenpfad - the northern part of the "Gerolsteiner Dolomiten Acht". The almost eight-kilometer round tour offers many magical places and geological traces." https://www.eifel.info/a-gerolsteiner-dolomites