Hillesheim, Hillesheim

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Hillesheim is a former Verbandsgemeinde in the district Vulkaneifel, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The seat of the Verbandsgemeinde was in Hillesheim. In January 2019 it was merged into the Verbandsgemeinde Gerolstein. ()

Local name: Verbandsgemeinde Hillesheim Coordinates: 50°17'35"N, 6°40'30"E

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Hillesheim – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kasselburg, Lissingen Castle, Kalvarienberg, Eichholzmaar.

3.7 miS
Forts and castles, Gothic architecture
Kasselburg, Pelm
96 min walk • Nestled in the quaint town of Pelm in Germany, Kasselburg is a historic gem that beckons travelers with its medieval allure. This impressive castle complex, dating back to the 12th century, stands as a testament to the architectural ingenuity of the era.
5.5 miS
Forts and castles, Gothic architecture
Lissingen Castle, Gerolstein
140 min walk • Nestled in the verdant hills of Gerolstein, Germany, Lissingen Castle stands as a testament to the region's rich medieval history. This historical landmark, with its robust stone walls and picturesque setting, invites visitors to step back in time and explore the...
5.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kalvarienberg
136 min walk • Kalvarienberg, nestled in the scenic landscapes of Germany, is a mountain that beckons with its serene beauty and tranquil atmosphere. The name, translating to "Calvary Mountain" in English, hints at its historical significance and the reflective nature of the site.
5.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Eichholzmaar
130 min walk • The Eichholzmaar is one of the smaller maars in the Volcanic Eifel and lies on the Landstraße between Steffeln and Duppach. It has a diameter of c. 120 metres. Its greatest depth is 3 metres.
4.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Papenkaule, Gerolstein
111 min walk • The Papenkaule is a dry crater of a volcano that was active about 10,000 years ago. It lies north of Gerolstein in the Eifel mountains in Germany.
2.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rockeskyller Kopf
70 min walk • The Rockeskyller Kopf near Rockeskyll in the county of Vulkaneifel in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate is a hill, 554.6 m above sea level, in the Eifel mountains.
6.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ernstberg
156 min walk • The Ernstberg southeast of Hinterweiler is, at 698.8 m, the highest of the west Eifel volcanoes and, after the Hohe Acht, the second highest mountain in the Eifel overall.
~1050 ftSW
50°17'30"N • 6°40'16"E
Kriminalhaus, Hillesheim
6 min walk • Museum
6.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Scharteberg
159 min walk • The Scharteberg is a mountain, 691.4 metres high, near Kirchweiler in the district of Vulkaneifel and is one of the highest peaks in the Eifel region of Germany. On the summit is the Eifel Transmitter which belongs to SWR and is used for FM radio and television.
4.9 miS
50°13'19"N • 6°40'1"E
Natural History Museum, Gerolstein
126 min walk • Museum
2.8 miNE
Forts and castles
Burg Kerpen
72 min walk • Kerpen Castle is a spur castle standing on a dolomite hill spur at a height of 500 m above sea level above the Eifel village of Kerpen in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate.