Best historic site trails in Igel
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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Igel with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.6 (14)·Easy·5.6 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail on the Moselle, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Igel 3 hiking trail is a wonderfully relaxing circular tour through the vineyards on the Moselle. A cultural hiking highlight is the Igel Column, a 3rd century Grave column built by the Romans and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the immediate vicinity of the Igel Column, you can also stop by the Gruthenhaeuschen, a reconstructed Roman temple complex located in the vineyards. On the way there you walk for a good...
- 5.0 (5)·Moderate·6.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful hiking trail from Igel along the Moselle in Rhineland-Palatinate From Igel, this hike leads in a north-westerly direction along the banks of the Rhine to Richardshöhe and back to Igel. Due to the exposed nature of the hiking trail, the route offers wonderful views of the breathtaking Moselle valley. Highlights: - Richardshöhe - Moselle view at Igeler Sprung - Wonderful viewpoints
- 4.8 (6)·Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrThe Igeler Sprung is a geological fault zone on the Moselle. The light-coloured shell limestone and red sandstone cliffs offer fantastic views of the Moselle valley and the Bay of Trier. The Igel dolomite cliffs are a well-known climbing area in the Moselle valley with the "Igel climbing garden". From Bahnhofsstraße, head to the nearby town centre, where the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Igel Column, the best-preserved Roman pillar tomb north of the Alps, awaits you. Approach: Take the...
- 4.4 (3)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrOfficial hike of the Luxembourg Tourist Information / Trier-Land holiday region in Igel, Rhineland-Palatinate. This hike can be reached by bus and train (Igel railway station). For those travelling by car, there are parking facilities at the starting point. There are also refreshment stops in Igel. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from Trier. Highlights of the hike: - Hiking along the atmospheric banks of the Moselle - Cosy picnic at the Konz Moselle bridge - Overnight stay at the...
- 3.6 (12)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrOfficial hiking trail of the municipality of Igel on the Liersberg in Rhineland-Palatinate This official hiking trail of the municipality of Igel leads up to the Liersberg and also passes the imposing Richardshöhe, which offers a wonderful panoramic view over the Moselle valley. Highlights: - View of the Moselle valley - Richardshöhe - Dynamic hiking route
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Igel?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Igel is Vom Campingplatz Igel zum Moselblick und nach Liersberg. This trail is estimated to be 13.7 km long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Igel?
Igel: With an ascent of 280 m, Liersberg (Igel 1) has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Igel und Liersberg with 272 m of elevation gain.