Trass Caves (Wolf Gorge) – Trass caves loop from Wassenach

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Trass Caves (Wolf Gorge) – Trass caves loop from Wassenach

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Trass Caves (Wolf Gorge) – Trass caves loop from Wassenach

02:01

7.16km

150m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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 27, 2026

Tips

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 3.88 km for 24 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Roman Spring Wassenach

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Römerbrunnen is a sour spring. There is a very well-kept rest area here. You can see the CO₂ coming out of the volcanic rock. This phenomenon can also be observed in Lake Laach.

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Trass Caves (Wolf Gorge)

Highlight • Cave

The Wolfsschlucht – a moss-covered rocky gorge with a small waterfall, formed by the Tönissteiner Bach.

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Exposed Tree Roots at Tönisbach

Highlight • Natural Monument

Crazy, those roots. Look like an octopus.

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Bench by the Stream in Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

Highlight • Rest Area

It is a good place to take a break and the sound of the water has a pleasantly relaxing effect.

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Old Stone Bridge Over Brohlbach

Highlight • Bridge

A relic of past centuries, nestled in a moss-covered path and surrounded by a rushing stream.

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Trass caves

Highlight • Cave

"The sky in the Brohl Valley darkened as the Laacher See volcano erupted just five kilometers away. A blazing-hot mixture of lava particles and gases shot into the atmosphere at …

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Teufelsknochen and Trass Caves, Burgbrohl

Highlight • Cave

After the Trass caves, which are very easy to walk through, the volcano and panoramic trail awaits you with a challenging climb. In some sections, the trail is secured with ropes.

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