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Attractions Nearby

Leisure, nature, culture and adventure around Kirchweiler – from 5 km to 70 km away.

Adventure & Thrills

Eifel Adventures Berlingen

ca. 12 km

Ziplining, adventure minigolf, footpool and boules on a spacious outdoor site. Treehouse overnight stays bookable. Ideal for groups, families and team experiences.

Adventure

Sommerrodelbahn Daun

ca. 6 km

800-metre run at the Wild & Adventure Park Daun. Single and double bob, you choose your speed. Open seasonally April to October – quick fun for all ages.

Family

Wild- & Erlebnispark Daun

ca. 6 km

Drive-through park by car, barbary macaque canyon, birds of prey shows, adventure playground and petting zoo. Llamas, mouflons, wild yaks and wild boar on large grounds. The summer toboggan run is right outside.

Family

Nature & Geology

Dreimühlen Wasserfall bei Üxheim-Ahütte

ca. 18 km

Germany's only 'growing' waterfall. Formed by limestone deposits and demonstrably growing since 1932. Free access, beautiful walk along the Ahbach. A quiet, impressive natural monument.

Natural Monument

Wallender Born / Brubbel Wallenborn

ca. 15 km

Germany's only periodically gushing cold-water geyser. It erupts irregularly every few hours and is free to access. Short walk from the car park – a natural phenomenon found nowhere else.

Natural Phenomenon

Buchenlochhöhle Gerolstein

ca. 18 km

Ice Age cave with Stone Age finds, part of the Gerolstein Dolomites. Guided tours available year-round. An impressive geological testament to Eifel history.

Cave

Strohner Lavabombe

ca. 12 km

Giant lava boulder from the Eifel's volcanic activity – landmark of the volcano village of Strohn. Free and suitable for a short visit. Impressive reminder of the region's geological past.

Geology

Observatorium Hoher List Schalkenmehren

ca. 5 km

Former astronomical observatory of the University of Bonn at 551 m altitude. One of Germany's darkest skies – ideal for stargazing. The dome landscape is also worth seeing by day.

Astronomy

Gerolsteiner Dolomiten

ca. 20 km

Impressive limestone rock formations in the Eifel with well-marked hiking trails and viewpoints. Dogs allowed on main paths. Short loops possible from Gerolstein town centre.

Rock Formation

Culture & Museums

Eifel-Vulkanmuseum Daun

ca. 6 km

Interactive museum on the formation of the volcanic landscape, part of the Vulkan Eifel Nature and Geopark. Child- and family-friendly – ideal for rainy days and curious visitors.

Museum

Adler- & Wolfspark Kasselburg Pelm

ca. 20 km

Birds of prey shows and wolf feeding on 20 ha around a historic 12th-century castle. Daily flying displays in season. European wolves in spacious enclosures – a highlight for all ages.

Wildlife Experience

Maarmuseum Manderscheid

ca. 18 km

Museum on the formation of the maare – great in combination with the Manderscheid castle trail. Volcanic geology explained accessibly for all generations.

Museum

Heimwebermuseum Schalkenmehren

ca. 5 km

Insight into the region's traditional crafts and the Eifel's cultural history. Small entrance fee, peaceful setting – an authentic piece of regional history.

Local History

Manderscheid Burgruinen

ca. 20 km

Two castle ruins high above the Lieser valley – free access, guaranteed dream views. Combined with the Manderscheid castle trail (6.6 km), a lovely half-day trip.

Castle

Kinopalast Vulkaneifel Daun

ca. 6 km

Modern cinema in Daun showing current films. Ideal for rainy days, evening programmes or simply a relaxing cinema night.

Entertainment

Wellness & Swimming

Laurentiusbad Daun

ca. 6 km

Indoor pool with 28°C water temperature, lanes for swimmers and non-swimmers. Barrier-free, open year-round. Ideal for rainy days, relaxation or sports swimming.

Indoor Pool

Kurpark Daun

ca. 6 km

Spacious green area in the centre of Daun with quiet walking paths, fountains and benches. Water playground for children. Free access, usable year-round.

Walk

Cycling & Mountain Biking

Maare-Mosel-Radweg

Start Daun ca. 6 km

51 km on a former railway track from Daun to Traben-Trarbach on the Moselle. Flat, ideal for families and e-bikes. One of the Eifel's finest cycle routes.

Cycle Route

Mountainbike El Dorado Vulkaneifel

Region

Over 750 km of trails at all difficulty levels, 13 ha technical course. Guided tours bookable. The Vulkan Eifel is one of western Germany's best MTB regions.

MTB

Winter & Snow Sports

Mäuseberg Ski-Hang Daun

ca. 6 km

Small ski area near Daun, ideal for beginners and families. Only open with sufficient snowfall – in snowy winters a lovely short trip right on the doorstep.

Winter Sports

Caves & Underground

Buchenlochhöhle Gerolstein

ca. 18 km

Karst cave in the Gerolstein Dolomites, inhabited by Stone Age people around 30,000 years ago. Free access, part of the rock path. Torch recommended – narrow but impressive entrance.

Cave · Free

Birresborner Eishöhlen

ca. 30 km

Four lava caves in Birresborn Volcano Park, formed by cooling lava flows approx. 200,000 years ago. Temperatures around 0°C inside year-round – hence the name. Guided tours bookable, protective clothing provided.

Cave · Guided

Mühlsteinhöhlen Mayen

ca. 45 km

Underground labyrinth from medieval millstone quarries in the lava cellar beneath Mayen. Guided tours show how basalt lava has been quarried since Roman times. Unique cultural monument in situ.

Cave · Museum

Waterfalls & Springs

Dreimühlen Wasserfall bei Üxheim-Ahütte

ca. 18 km

Germany's only 'growing' waterfall. Formed by limestone deposits (calcareous tufa) and demonstrably growing since 1932. Free access, beautiful walk along the Ahbach. A quiet, impressive natural monument.

Natural Monument · Free

Wallender Born / Brubbel Wallenborn

ca. 15 km

Germany's only periodically gushing cold-water geyser. It erupts irregularly every few hours and is free to access. Short walk from the car park – a natural phenomenon found nowhere else.

Natural Phenomenon · Free

Helenenquelle im Kurpark Gerolstein

ca. 18 km

Natural mineral spring directly in Gerolstein's spa park, free access. The carbonated water can be tasted directly from the spring stone – a small but special experience.

Spring · Free

Gerolstein – Experiences & Sights

Gerolsteiner Brunnen Erlebniswelt

ca. 18 km

New interactive experience world at Germany's largest mineral spring. Tours through the bottling plant with free tasting. Registration required (besucherzentrum@gerolsteiner.com). Tours Mon–Thu: 9:30 and 11:30.

New 2026 · Free

Gerolsteiner Dolomiten & Felsenpfad

ca. 18 km

Impressive rock massif directly above Gerolstein. The rock path (approx. 8 km loop) passes the Munterley with spectacular Kyll valley views, the Löwenburg ruin and the Buchenlochhöhle cave.

Hike · approx. 8 km

Naturkundemuseum Gerolstein

ca. 18 km

Museum on the natural history of the Vulkan Eifel – geology, fossils and fauna. Accessible for all ages. Ideal for rainy days and nature-minded visitors.

Museum

Wassermühle Birgel

ca. 20 km

Europe's largest mill experience centre in Birgel. Four working mills: mustard, grain, oil and saw. Tours bookable, farm shop with regional products. An experience for all ages.

Museum · Farm Shop

Day Trips in the Region

Nürburgring

ca. 55 km

The legendary Nordschleife – tourist laps, ring°werk experience world and motorsport events. An unforgettable trip for motorcycle riders and car enthusiasts.

Motorsport

Cochem an der Mosel

ca. 45 km

Reichsburg castle, medieval old town and wine culture right on the Moselle. One of the most beautiful and well-known spots on the Middle Moselle.

Moselle

Trier

ca. 70 km

Germany's oldest city with UNESCO World Heritage: Porta Nigra, Imperial Baths and Karl Marx House. Ideal for a full cultural day.

UNESCO
Wild- & Erlebnispark Daun – Tiere und Natur

© Wild- & Erlebnispark Daun

Adler- & Wolfspark Kasselburg Pelm – Greifvögel

© Adler- & Wolfspark Kasselburg

Ulmener Maar

The Ulmener Maar lies 10 km north of Kirchweiler and is the youngest known volcanic crater in Germany – formed around 11,000 years ago. The deep, circular lake sits idyllically in the forest, surrounded by a circular walking trail. The town of Ulmen with its castle ruins sits right on the lake's edge.

Ulmener Maar – jüngster Vulkankrater Deutschlands

© Eifel Tourismus GmbH, T. Roth

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