Kelberg between Nature and History

The Kelberg holiday region lies within the Nature Park and the UNESCO Global Geopark Vulkaneifel. Around Kelberg, basalt hills, gentle hills and open plateaus shape the landscape, reflecting the region’s volcanic past. When choosing where to stay, you can focus on views, hiking trails and cycling, or local history and historic buildings. This makes it easy to explore Kelberg according to your specific interests.

Views of the Volcanic Landscape

The Eifel-Blick Hochkelberg is located on the 675 m-high Hochkelberg and offers views across the region. How far you can see depends on conditions. Together with the varied shapes of the hills and plateaus, the viewpoint gives you an impression of the landscape around Kelberg.

History Trail and Hiking Routes

The “Volcanoes, Water and Knowledge” circular route on the History Trail is 5 km long and includes six History Trail stations. The Kelberg History Trail is a 13 km hiking route with 15 information panels on basalt columns; it starts at Kelberg market square. The route length and number of stations or panels provide specific points of comparison if you want to focus on hiking and local history. The market square is a clearly designated starting point for the History Trail.

Chapel and Church Tower

Schwarzenberg Chapel in Kelberg was built in 1719 on the 562 m-high Schwarzenberg. The centre of its altar depicts a Pietà, flanked by Saints Aloysius and Augustine. St. Vincent’s parish church provides an older historical reference point: its surviving west tower dates from 1250. The date and design of each church provide its own historical point of reference; the chapel also stands out for its location on Schwarzenberg.

Interactive Stations and Cycling

The Kelberg Forest Adventure Landscape is suitable for the whole family and for pushchairs. Interactive stations include a jumping station themed around forest animals and a climbing feature in the shape of a spider’s web. Around Kelberg, cycling routes of varying difficulty combine nature experiences with regional history. You can also choose among the outdoor activities described here: interactive stations in the Forest Adventure Landscape, cycling on routes of varying difficulty, or hiking on the History Trail. Check local conditions before your visit, as trail features and route conditions may change.

The Volcanic Eifel in a Wider Regional Context

To date, 77 maars have been identified in the Volcanic Eifel. A total of 350 eruption centres have also been counted there, about 270 of them from the more recent phase. Ulmen Maar marks the most recent volcanic eruption in the Volcanic Eifel, which took place about 10,900 years ago. These figures provide a geological context for the Volcanic Eifel as a travel destination. The Volcanic Eifel Trails are also part of this wider regional context: they lead to scenic highlights on both sides of the Eifelsteig, are marked and signposted, and include half-day hikes, day hikes and multi-day hikes. When planning your stay, you can use them to distinguish between Kelberg’s local themes and a broader view of the Volcanic Eifel.

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For the higher-level travel overview: Volcanic Eifel.