Prümscheid

#2347 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Prümscheid is a mountain, 674.7 m above sea level, in the Eifel mountains in Germany. It is located near Wallenborn in the county of Vulkaneifel and is one of the highest peaks in the Eifel. Nearby villages are Salm, Büscheich and Wallenborn. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°10'4"N, 6°42'9"E

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Rhineland-PalatinateGermany

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

Nearby attractions include: Meerfelder Maar, Kasselburg, Lissingen Castle, Castles of Manderscheid.

5.2 miSE
Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
Meerfelder Maar
134 min walk • Nestled in the scenic volcanic Eifel region of Germany, Meerfelder Maar is a captivating water park that offers a tranquil retreat amidst nature's splendor. The Maar, a natural lake formed in a volcanic crater, is the largest of its kind in the Eifel and presents a...
5 miN
Forts and castles, Gothic architecture
Kasselburg, Pelm
128 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.
4.4 miNW
Forts and castles, Gothic architecture
Lissingen Castle, Gerolstein
112 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...
7.3 miSE
Forts and castles
Castles of Manderscheid, Manderscheid
187 min walk • Near the Eifel town of Manderscheid are the ruins of two castles, the castles of Manderschied, whose history and location reflect the mediaeval conflict of interest between the Electorate of Trier and the Duchy of Luxembourg.
4.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Papenkaule, Gerolstein
119 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.
7 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum, Natural history museum
Maar Museum, Manderscheid
180 min walk • The Maar Museum in Manderscheid in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate is a museum whose focus is natural variety and international significance for science and the region of the volcanic maars that characterise parts of the Eifel mountains.
3.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Nerother Kopf, Neroth
80 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.
5.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ernstberg
135 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.
2.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dietzenley
68 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.
4.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Scharteberg
105 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.
3.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Burberg
82 min walk • The Burberg, also called the Buerberg and Bürberg, is a hill, 528.5 m above sea level, in the Eifel mountains in Germany. It rises near Schutz in the county of Vulkaneifel in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.