Rockeskyller Kopf

#1542 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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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. It is an extinct volcano complex from the Quaternary period, around 360,000 years old and is designated as a natural monument. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°15'13"N, 6°40'52"E

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Rhineland-PalatinateGermany

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Rockeskyller Kopf – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1 miS
Forts and castles, Gothic architecture
Kasselburg, Pelm
26 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.
3.1 miSW
Forts and castles, Gothic architecture
Lissingen Castle, Gerolstein
80 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 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Eichholzmaar
135 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.
1.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Papenkaule, Gerolstein
44 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.
5.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Nerother Kopf, Neroth
138 min walk • The Nerother Kopf is the conical hill of an extinct volcano near Neroth in the Eifel mountains. It is 651.7 m above sea level and situated in the county of Vulkaneifel in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
4.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ernstberg
110 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.
3.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dietzenley
90 min walk • The Dietzenley in the county of Vulkaneifel in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate is a mountain, 617.6 m above sea level, and the highest point in the Pelm Forest, a part of the Volcanic Eifel range.
2.7 miN
50°17'30"N • 6°40'16"E
Kriminalhaus, Hillesheim
68 min walk • Museum
4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Scharteberg
103 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.
2.3 miS
50°13'19"N • 6°40'1"E
Natural History Museum, Gerolstein
59 min walk • Museum
4.6 miNE
Forts and castles
Burg Kerpen
117 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.