Best river trails in Trier
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Explore the most popular river trails near Trier with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.2 (85)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrCircuit with fantastic views in Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate. The starting point can be easily reached by bus or car. From there, it goes on the Rompertsweg, which leads to the mysterious Sirzenicher waterfall. The way back leads along the Stadterweg, with several beautiful views. Highlights: - Gillenbach - Sirzenich Waterfall - St. Mark's Chapel - Marian Column - Former New Apostolic Church Trier-Pallien
- 3.9 (65)·Easy·6.4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrHistorical walk through the city centre of Trier in Rhineland-Palatinate This walking trail leads clockwise through Trier's city centre - past numerous tourist attractions in Germany's oldest city. The route leads past the Karl Marx House, the birthplace of probably Trier's most famous son, the German philosopher Karl Marx, and the Electoral Palace and its idyllic palace garden. The route also runs along the banks of the Moselle, which offers wonderful panoramic views of the Moselle...
- 4.5 (46)·Moderate·4.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrIdyllic circular hiking trail in Rhineland-Palatinate. The starting point is within easy walking distance of the railway station in the West/Pallien district of Trier. Right at the start, the trail enters a very beautiful and wonderfully idyllic forest that leads into Trier's Busental valley. From there, the route continues past St Mark's Chapel and on to the Marian Column, which watches over Trier from the left bank of the Moselle at a height of 300 metres. The monument and pedestal...
- 4.1 (32)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular city walk in Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate. Trier shows itself from its most beautiful side on this fantastic route. The circular route begins at the Porta Nigra, the city's landmark, which was inaugurated by the Romans in 180 AD and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition to imposing buildings from a wide variety of eras, the route also features a short section along the Moselle and numerous nice places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - Moselle - Palace...
- 4.3 (36)·Hard·20 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis route follows stage 5 of the Moselsteig, connecting the Roman city of Trier with Schweich on a particularly scenic section. The hike begins with a spectacular cliff path directly along the ridge, offering sweeping panoramic views of Trier's ancient monuments and the winding Moselle Valley. As the trail continues, it leads through lovely forests, past blooming meadows, and alongside idyllic orchards before finally reaching Schweich on the Roman Wine Route (Römische Weinstraße). Overnight...
- 4.4 (43)·Moderate·7.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Eifel, Rhineland-Palatinate. Caves and mighty rock formations characterise this circular hike near Trier. The Hochburg is a special feature. The rock formation, which rises up to 90 metres above the Kuttbach valley, was used as a fortification by the Celts. Highlights of the hike: - Stronghold - Beautiful views - several caves - Kuttbach valley
- 3.9 (28)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic hike along the Sirzenich stream in Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate. The hiking trail is marked by signs with the text T9 on a white background. This hike can be reached by bus and train (Pallien bus stop). For those travelling by car, there are parking facilities at the starting point. There are also refreshment stops in Trier. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from Trier and the surrounding area. Highlights of the hike: - Sirzenich stream bridge - Sirzenich waterfall -...
- 4.0 (34)·Easy·6.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrHistorical walk through Trier's historic city centre in Rhineland-Palatinate Starting at Trier's main railway station, this walking trail runs through the historic city centre - past the Porta Nigra, the Karl Marx House and the Electoral Palace. Of course, there are also numerous places to stop for refreshments here. Highlights: - Electoral Palace Trier - Karl Marx House - Porta Nigra
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Trier?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Trier is Trier - Konz - Berbourg. This trail is estimated to be 54.6 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Trier?
Trier: With an ascent of 1,255 m, Von Trier nach Pellingen has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Trier und Mehring with 1,045 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Trier?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Trier is Moselsteig Stage 5: Trier - Schweich with a 4.3-star rating from 36 reviews.
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- Sirzenicher Wasserfall
- Mariensäule
- Markuskapelle
- Weisshaus-Brunnen
- Porta Nigra
- Rotes Haus
- Römerbrücke
- Alter Moselkran
- Konstantinbasilika
- Electoral Palace
- Eifelkreuz / Dicke Buche
- Weisshaus
- Thermen am Viehmarkt
- Ausgrabungen römische Kirchenanlage
- Historische Siedlung Zurlauben
- Zewener Turm
- Barbarathermen
- Heidenstuben
- Xiamen-Garten
- Aussichtspunkt Petrisberg