The Krotzenhäuser, built from lava fragments and open to visitors, and the Mauerley offer different points of interest in Glees: a distinctive construction method, and its classification as a Roman quarry and a bouldering area. Lake Laach near Glees and Maria Laach adds leisure opportunities on and around the water. Further cultural attractions and routes are part of the wider Ahrweiler travel destination.
Lake Laach and the German Volcano Route
Lake Laach near Glees and Maria Laach is considered a recreation area for swimming, sailing, hiking and camping. Visitors can therefore focus on water activities or on hiking and camping; activity availability varies by season.
The German Volcano Route begins in the village of Maria Laach. Over 280 km, it connects 39 sites of geological, cultural and industrial-historical significance related to Eifel volcanism. Its scope therefore extends beyond individual attractions. Individual sites and their accessibility may change.
Glees: Krotzenhäuser and Mauerley
The Krotzenhäuser are open to visitors and built from lava fragments. Their construction makes the use of this material a distinctive architectural topic in Glees. The Mauerley is considered a Roman quarry and a bouldering area. If you are primarily interested in construction methods and materials, the Krotzenhäuser take centre stage; for bouldering or the site’s classification as a Roman quarry, the Mauerley is more directly relevant.
Further topics in the wider Ahrweiler travel destination
Cultural history in Ahrweiler
In the wider Ahrweiler travel destination, the Haus der Schützen in Ahrweiler displays art-historical treasures from the past three centuries, including uniforms, pictorial documentation and historical rifles used by marksmen’s associations. Ahrweiler’s three marksmen’s associations have operated a museum since 2002; visits are by request. At the Roman Villa on Silberberg in Ahrweiler, visitors can view a model of the Roman estate and watch an audiovisual presentation. The Ahrweiler District Archive is a point of contact and advice for historical and local-history questions about the region. Those interested in cultural history can explore different periods: the treasures from the past three centuries and the Roman estate, presented through a model and a talk. The cultural offerings also differ in format: a collection, a model with a presentation, and historical advice.
Hiking and cycling in Ahrweiler District
The certified hiking trails Rheinburgenweg, Eifelleiter and AhrSteig are located in Ahrweiler District. The Rotweinwanderweg and numerous marked local trails add to the area’s hiking network. For cyclists, the Rhine Cycle Route and the Ahr Cycle Route are further options; these cycle routes make Ahrweiler District particularly appealing to cycling tourists. The regional route options can thus be divided into hiking and cycling, while Glees’s specific attractions are its houses, the Mauerley and Lake Laach.
Discover more destinations: Wassenach, Oberdürenbach, Schelborn, Hohenleimbach, Wehr, Dedenbach, Burgbrohl, Maria Laach.
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