Vulkan Kalem

Nature Reserve

Description & Map

Vulkan Kalem Nature Reserve in Vulkaneifel protects a rare ancient Pleistocene stratovolcano. Discover its semi-circular basalt ring, 40-meter lava flow, and impressive lava/basalt outcrops, offering a glimpse into Earth's volcanic past.

Vulkan Kalem Nature Reserve, nestled near Birresborn in Germany's Vulkaneifel, spans approximately 40 hectares. This captivating area protects a remarkable ancient Pleistocene stratovolcano, showcasing a distinctive semi-circular basalt ring. Visitors can marvel at a powerful 40-meter thick lava flow and impressive lava and basalt outcrops, revealing the region's dynamic geological history. The reserve is part of a landscape rich in natural beauty, with the Schlimmbach and Kyll rivers flowing nearby, and adjacent to other significant protected areas like Im Felst bei Birresborn and Hundsbachtal. It serves as a vital natural monument preserving unique volcanic formations and their associated ecosystems.

General information
Location Germany - Rheinland-Pfalz - Vulkaneifel
Area 38.41ha
Year of foundation 1993
IUCN Category IV
DtP ID 6d134e32-46b8-4cfd-9a71-aed7bfdb7198
Responsible Organization
Name and division Rheinland-Pfalz
Website https://naturschutz.rlp.de/

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Rules

Entry behavior

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Entering off the beaten path is forbidden

Cycling activities

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Cycling is only allowed on

Officially public dedicated streets/places

Horse riding activities

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Horse riding is only allowed on

Designated paths/places

Motorized activities

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Motor vehicle is only allowed on

Officially public dedicated streets/places

Stay activities

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Camping is forbidden

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Camping/Bivouac is forbidden

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Camping (vehicle/trailer) is forbidden

Air activities

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Drones/model planes is forbidden

General behavior

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Disposing of waste is forbidden

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Fire is forbidden

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Dogs with leash is allowed

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Cutting or injuring trees is forbidden

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Collecting plants is forbidden

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Mushroom collecting is forbidden

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Photographing/filming is forbidden

Verboten ist es Tiere an ihren Nist-, Brut-, Wohn- oder Zufluchtsstätten aufzusuchen, zu fotografieren oder zu filmen.

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Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden

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