Vulkanweg - Andernach - Gerolstein - RLP - Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member CADS11
N 50° 26.081 E 007° 24.230
32U E 386644 N 5588179
Der Vulkanweg ist der Hauptwanderweg 13 des Eifelvereins und ist mit einem V als Wanderzeichen gekennzeichnet.
Waymark Code: WMRMRT
Location: Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Date Posted: 07/10/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Bernd das Brot Team
Views: 13

DE: Der Vulkanweg ist der Hauptwanderweg 13 des Eifelvereins und ist mit einem V als Wanderzeichen gekennzeichnet. Er startet in Andernach am Rhein und führt abwechslungsreich durch die Vulkanlandschaft nach Gerolstein.

Die Gesamtlänge beträgt ca. 163 km, das entspricht ca. acht Tagesetappen. Die vom Eifelverein empfohlenen Wanderkarten sind:
WK 25 Nr. 37 Laacher See
WK 25 Nr. 13 Hochkelberg
WK 25 Nr. 10 Brohltal
WK 25 Nr. 21 Ulmen
WK 25 Nr. 33 Manderscheid
WK 25 Nr. 19 Gerolstein

Das Wandergebiet im Laacher Seegebiet ist gekennzeichnet von der Vulkantätigkeit, die vor 1 Million Jahren einsetzte und bis zum Ende der Eiszeit dauerte. Noch 9000 v.Chr. floss Asche, Lava und Schlamm durch das Brohltal und bildete eine 6o Meter hohe Tuff-Ablagerung.

EN: The Vulkanweg is the main trail 13 the Eifelverein and is marked with a V as an itinerant character. He starts in Andernach am Rhein and results varied by the volcanic landscape to Gerolstein.

The total length is approximately 163 km, which corresponds to about eight daily stages. The recommended by Eifelverein hiking maps are:
WK 25 Nr. 37 Laachersee
WK 25 Nr. 13 Hochkelberg
WK 25 Nr. 10 Brohltal
WK 25 Nr. 21 Ulmen
WK 25 Nr. 33 Manderscheid
WK 25 Nr. 19 Gerolstein

The hiking area in Laacher sea area is characterized by volcanic activity, which began in 1 million years ago and lasted until the end of the Ice Age. Even 9000 BC. flowed ash, lava and mud through the Brohltal and formed a 6o-meter high tuff deposit.
Coordinates of the other end's trailhead: N 50° 13.348 W 006° 39.564

Recommended number of days to complete: 8.00

Distance in miles or kilometres: 163km

Shelters?: Yes

Designated campsites?: No

Number of designated campsites: 0

Permit Required?: No

Trail Website: [Web Link]

Best Season to Hike?: spring

Overnight parking fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Permit Fees?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Overnight parking coordinates: N 50° 26.145 W 007° 24.270

Intermediate Trailhead 1: N 50° 27.560 W 007° 13.178

Intermediate Trailhead 2: N 50° 19.831 W 007° 13.536

Intermediate Trailhead 3: N 50° 18.777 W 007° 00.985

Intermediate Trailhead 4: N 50° 12.595 W 006° 58.734

Intermediate Trailhead 5: N 50° 07.660 W 006° 54.300

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