The immediate surroundings of Hinterweiler include the Ernstberg. It is located within the municipality of Hinterweiler and the Vulkaneifel Nature Park and is considered the highest of the volcanoes in the Western Eifel; its elevation is 699.8 metres above sea level.
Nature
The volcanic landscape around the Ernstberg associated with Hinterweiler features distinctive basalt and lava formations, ancient beech forests, and protected honesty plants that bloom white or violet in May and June.
The HeimatSpur Ernstberg Panorama Trail is a moderately difficult, 10.2-kilometre circular hiking trail that starts and ends at the hikers’ car park between Hinterweiler and Waldkönigen. It runs along the edge of Hinterweiler and includes viewpoints, a lava grotto on the Ernstberg, and the Wachtberg.
Culture
The Catholic branch church of St. John on the Hauptstraße is described as a three-bay hall church dating from 1860. A basalt cross is also recorded on the Hauptstraße, opposite the junction with Im Hunzenpesch.
Kasselburg is located in the immediate vicinity of Hinterweiler.
Geographical setting
Bremelchen and Scharteberg are located in the immediate vicinity of Hinterweiler. Heidkopf is in the surrounding area.
The wider regional surroundings of Hinterweiler include the Dollendorf ruins, the Hünert development area, and Löwenburg.
You can find accommodation for your stay in Hinterweiler.
