Discover Gunderath: Park Eifel and St. Quirinus Chapel
Accommodation in Gunderath
There are two distinct reasons to visit Gunderath: leisure activities at Center Parcs Park Eifel and a local-history visit to the branch chapel of St. Quirinus. The large leisure and bungalow park is located in the municipality’s wooded area; the chapel is a dated testament to the area’s history and Stop 23 on the “Around the Hochkelberg” History Trail. This lets you plan either an activity-focused stay or a visit driven by an interest in history.
Leisure and family activities at Park Eifel
Center Parcs Park Eifel offers a wide range of family activities. Swimming is the main attraction at Aqua Mundo, while Kids Factory is an indoor play area. Other options include the Nature Adventure Park and treasure hunts. Tennis and squash add sports to the leisure offering, while mountain biking and Nordic walking provide further ways to get active. The range of activities spans everything from water and play to exercise and sport.
In the Vulkaneifel, options include fishing at Heilbachsee and exploring by mountain bike or on foot while Nordic walking; Aqua Mundo, by contrast, is part of the park’s leisure offering. Individual activities and operating conditions may change, so check the latest information before your visit.
A historical highlight: St. Quirinus Chapel
The branch chapel of St. Quirinus was built in 1785 and is dedicated to Saint Quirinus. As Stop 23, it is part of the “Around the Hochkelberg” History Trail. Its construction date, dedication and place on the route each give the chapel a distinct significance: it points to the history of the area while also forming part of a wider historical trail. It therefore offers a different theme from the park’s leisure activities, rather than being a similar kind of reason to visit.
The Vulkaneifel as a wider travel destination
The Vulkaneifel also provides a geological setting for planning a trip. To date, 77 maars have been identified in the Vulkaneifel. A total of 350 volcanic eruption centres have also been counted there, around 270 of them from the more recent phase. Ulmener Maar marks the most recent volcanic eruption in the Vulkaneifel, which occurred approximately 10,900 years ago. These figures and the timeline illustrate different aspects of the region’s volcanic landscape.
There are various types of hikes in the Vulkaneifel. The Vulkaneifel Trails lead to scenic highlights on both sides of the Eifelsteig; they are marked and signposted. The options include half-day hikes, day hikes and multi-day hikes. Two specific routes differ in length and format: the eleventh stage of the Eifelsteig runs from Daun to Manderscheid and is 23.4 kilometres long. The Vulcano Trail is a 26.2-kilometre circular route east of Schalkenmehren. Check route conditions before setting out.
Museums showcasing the volcanic landscape
Visitors who want to learn more about the geology of the Vulkaneifel can also find themed museums in the region. The Eifel Volcano Museum in Daun displays three-dimensional landscape models of cinder cones, maars and mineral springs, as well as exhibits on West Eifel volcanism. The interactive Strohn Volcano House focuses on something different: its geological highlights include a lava fissure wall around 30,000 years old, approximately six metres long and four metres high. In this way, landscape models and a large geological exhibit offer distinct ways to explore the volcanic landscape.
For a broader travel overview: Kelberg.
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