Best long trails in Nittel

This route follows the third stage of the Moselsteig and connects Nittel with Konz along a geologically fascinating stretch between the Saar and the Moselle. The walk is characterised by the steep limestone cliffs of the Nitteler Felsen nature reserve, which were formed over 200 million years ago by the Triassic Sea and today offer impressive insights into the Earth’s history. A botanical highlight near the route is the orchid meadow with its rare wild plants, before the path leads down...

This route takes its name from the Nitteler Felsen with its light-coloured limestone walls between green vineyards. It conveys a Mediterranean ambience and offers sweeping views of the Moselle valley. It is particularly beautiful here in spring, because in addition to the view, you can also see the orchids that bloom along the path in the two Palatinate nature reserves "Nitteler Fels" and "Langheck". Approach: Take the A8 motorway to the Perl exit and from there head north on the B419 to...