Stroll Paths in the Volcanic Eifel

The Weinfelder Maar is probably the most frequently photographed maar in the Eifel. Almost perfectly round, with steep crater rims and lush vegetation reaching down to the water, it offers great views. Between the Schalkenmehrener and the Weinfelder Maar, on the Maarsattel, you can park your car in a car park and walk along lovely paths around the maar. The special feature: donkeys accompany the walker along the path around the maar.

This big stretch of water likes to fool visitors – because the pool is barely one metre deep. Because of this special flora and fauna have been able to develop. The path begins just behind the railway crossing by a small car park. It is well suited for pushchairs and baby buggies and, with the exception of a short stretch behind the old people’s home, also for wheelchair users.

Anyone who is out for something more strenuous can spend a wonderful day in Meerfeld. The maar not only invites you to go round it, it is also worthwhile taking a detour up to the crater’s rim. The Landesblick viewing platform in Meerfeld rewards the walker with a great view over the Volcanic Eifel. Afterwards you can enjoy a delicious piece of cake in one of the cafés in Meerfeld. The path around the maar is 2.6 km long. Anyone who wants to go up to the Landesblick must reckon with a 6 km walk.

This, the only crater lake in the Volcanic Eifel, captivates by its charm. One has to climb steep crater walls before being surprised by the exuberance of nature inside them.