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Buchenloch Cave – Kasselburg Castle loop from Pelm

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Buchenloch Cave – Kasselburg Castle loop from Pelm

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Buchenloch Cave – Kasselburg Castle loop from Pelm

01:39

6.13km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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Start point

Parking

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356 m

View of Kasselburg and the valley

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wonderful view of the castle and the valley

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2.10 km

View of Gerolsteiner Trockenmaar

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Nice resting place from where you have a beautiful view.

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2.11 km

Papenkaule Volcanic Crater

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"... The Papenkaule is an 80 meter wide and 20 meter deep circular volcanic crater and is now a valuable geotope and biotope. The Papenkaule is a celebrity throughout the …

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2.23 km

Root Path on the Wanderweg, Vulkaneifel Geopark

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The path is sometimes narrow. Great!

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2.69 km

Gerolsteiner Dolomiten Rock Formations

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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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2.74 km

Buchenloch Cave

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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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3.46 km

Scenic trail to Buchenloch Cave and Papenkaule

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A very beautiful scenic path through the fields. The path leads to the Buchenloch Cave and the Papenkaule.

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5.86 km

Kasselburg Castle

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The Adler- und Wolfspark Kasselburg is an absolute highlight and definitely worth a visit. But the castle is also a great hiking destination and a gastronomic point for non-visitors.

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6.13 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.00 km

1.54 km

548 m

Surfaces

3.07 km

1.95 km

630 m

402 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 3 July

26°C

9°C

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Buchenloch Cave – Kasselburg Castle loop from Pelm

View of Kasselburg and the valley

View of Gerolsteiner Trockenmaar

Papenkaule Volcanic Crater

Root Path on the Wanderweg, Vulkaneifel Geopark

Gerolsteiner Dolomiten Rock Formations

Buchenloch Cave

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Kasselburg Castle

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