Kobeslochhütte

Manderscheid

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The Kobeslochhütte is a much-visited hut on the outskirts of Eckfeld and Manderscheid.

The wooden hut is perched on a rock above the Lieser valley. Eifelsteig hikers will find a special resting place here on stage 11.

Below the Kobesloch hut, in a secluded spot, there is a small cave from long ago: the Kobesloch. During the ‘earldom’ of the Counts of Manderscheid in the 15th-17th centuries, several farmers lived as their serfs. One of them, the young Jacob (Kobes), sought freedom and left his home village. During a search operation by the counts' men-at-arms, young Jacob hid in this small cave - the Kobesloch was named after him.

Access to the Kobes cave is secured with a steel cable, but you should be sure-footed and have a head for heights. The cave has room for a maximum of 2 people.

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Kobeslochhütte, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
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Kobeslochhütte und Kobesloch unterhalb, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
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Blick aus dem Kobesloch, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
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At a glance

Opening hours

  • From January 1st to December 31st
    Monday
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    Tuesday
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    Wednesday
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    Thursday
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    Friday
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    Saturday
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    Sunday
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

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Manderscheid

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Kobeslochhütte
Kobeslochütte
54531 Manderscheid
Phone: +49 6592 951370

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