Maar-Runde Auel

Circular route, start/finish: An der Kirche, 54597 Auel, distance: 5.6 km, duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

The hiking trail runs mainly on meadow paths and along the edge of the forest. It is characterised by two dry maars and fantastic views.

The hike leads through the Steffeln and Auel fields. The path branches off to the south at an old sandstone crossroads. In the idyllic valley of the Oosbach stream, it is worth taking a look at the edge of the forest, where there are a conspicuous number of ant hills. The Duppacher Weiher dry maar, a body of water rich in fish until the 19th century, has witnessed Roman settlement since the 1st century AD, as evidenced by numerous finds during archaeological excavations since 2001. A short detour over the footbridge of the Oosbach stream to the 6-post construction with documentation site "Auf Bremscheid" is a good idea for those interested. After a short climb and crossing the road, you reach the highest elevation "Geißbüsch" at 503 metres. The wide view over the Eifel volcanoes extends as far as Nürburg Castle and the Hohe Acht. To the left is the Aueler Maar, one of the largest dry maars in the Eifel with a diameter of 1.5 kilometres. Back in Auel, the former pilgrimage church of St Maria from the 15th/18th century is a sight worth seeing.

Our tip: Visit the Eichholzmaar near Duppach and the volcano garden in Steffeln. Try the water from the Steffeler and Aueler Drees.