Pulvermaar Lake
Volcanic maar lake in Germany's Eifel region
Pulvermaar is a volcanic maar lake in the Eifel region; visitors come for hiking, swimming and trail routes through the volcanic landscape that surrounds the water.
Pulvermaar at a Glance#
Address: Pulvermaar (near Daun), Eifel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Admission: Free (public access to lake shores; parking may have local fees)
About Pulvermaar#
Pulvermaar is a volcanic crater lake (maar) in the Vulkaneifel region of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It occupies a deep explosion crater formed when magma contacted groundwater during a late Quaternary eruption.
The lake is noted for clear, deep water and pronounced crater walls and is a local destination for walking, nature observation and geological interest rather than large-scale tourism. The maar is one of several volcanic lakes in the Eifel that illustrate the region’s volcanic history.
Pulvermaar lies in the Vulkaneifel district near the towns of Gillenfeld and Daun in western Germany, set within a landscape of other maars and volcanic landforms.
- Origin: Formed by a phreatomagmatic eruption typical of Eifel maars; the crater is filled with clear lake water and steep crater walls.
How to Get to Pulvermaar#
Pulvermaar is near the town of Daun in the Eifel region. Drive via the A1/A48 motorways to Daun and follow local signs; regional buses serve Daun and nearby villages, with short taxi or bike rides to the maar.
Tips for Visiting Pulvermaar#
- Walk the rim trail early morning for calm water and classic reflections - the maar makes mirror-like conditions on windless days.
- Bring a windbreaker; the Eifel's weather can be surprisingly brisk even in summer.
- Combine a visit with the nearby Daun maar lakes circuit for a full-day geological outing.
Best Time to Visit Pulvermaar#
Late spring through early autumn is the most pleasant period for visiting the Pulvermaar, with summer best for swimming and boating.
Weather & Climate near Pulvermaar#
Pulvermaar's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (928 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -2° - 2° | -4° | 93 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -3° - 4° | -4° | 71 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 0° - 8° | 1° | 82 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 2° - 11° | 4° | 63 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 17° | 12° | 69 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 10° - 20° | 15° | 74 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 11° - 22° | 17° | 68 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 11° - 22° | 16° | 59 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 8° - 17° | 13° | 75 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 5° - 12° | 6° | 80 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 1° - 6° | 0° | 89 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 3° | -3° | 105 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |