Steffeln

#5121 among destinations in Germany

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Steffeln is an Ortsgemeinde – a municipality belonging to a Verbandsgemeinde, a kind of collective municipality – in the Vulkaneifel district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It belongs to the Verbandsgemeinde of Gerolstein, whose seat is in the municipality of Gerolstein. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~640 ppl (2019)Area: 8.09 mi²Coordinates: 50°17'12"N, 6°33'60"E

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Rhineland-PalatinateGermany

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

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

6.2 miSE
Forts and castles, Gothic architecture
Kasselburg, Pelm
158 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.
5.8 miSE
Forts and castles, Gothic architecture
Lissingen Castle, Gerolstein
149 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...
6.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kalvarienberg
165 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.
1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Eichholzmaar
26 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.
5.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Papenkaule, Gerolstein
148 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.
5.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rockeskyller Kopf
142 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.
4.6 miE
50°17'30"N • 6°40'16"E
Kriminalhaus, Hillesheim
118 min walk • Museum
6.3 miSE
50°13'19"N • 6°40'1"E
Natural History Museum, Gerolstein
161 min walk • Museum
3.2 miNE
50°19'11"N • 6°37'2"E
Birgeler Mühle, Birgel
82 min walk • Watermill
5.9 miSE
Church
Church of the Redeemer, Gerolstein
150 min walk • The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in the Gerolstein district of Sarresdorf was built between 1907 and 1913 by the Berlin architect Franz Schwechten in the neo-Romanesque style. It is considered a rare art historical document of the late German...
4.7 miN
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Stadtkyll
120 min walk • One of the main attractions in Stadtkyll is the Abbey of St. Thomas, a beautiful Romanesque church that dates back to the 12th century. Visitors can explore the abbey's stunning architecture and learn about its rich religious history.