Ettringer Bellerberg und Kottenheimer Büden

The Ettringer Bellerberg offers you a fantastic view over the volcanic landscape of the East Eifel – including fascinating insights into the approximately 200,000-year-old crater.

You can enjoy the rewarding climb from Ettringen up to the west flank of the Bellerberg – an active adventure for families who love hiking and exploring nature.

Discover how the slowly flowing lava streams of the Ettringer Bellerberg have shaped the economic development of the region. 🌋

On the other side, the slag wall of the Kottenheimer Büden is clearly visible thanks to ongoing mining. Different eruption phases can be clearly seen in the rock layers there – perfect for anyone fascinated by geology.

The 6.6 km long dream trail „Vulkanpfad“ connects three natural monuments in the Vulkaneifel Park and invites families to a varied hike to several volcanic attractions.