Moselsteig Stage 17: Ediger-Eller - Beilstein

This route follows the 17th stage of the Moselsteig and connects Ediger-Eller with the picturesque village of Beilstein along a stretch that is fascinating in terms of both history and scenery. The challenging hike takes you right through steep, cultivated vineyards and past traditional wayside shrines. An absolute cultural highlight near the route are the Roman tombs in Nehren, which house the best-preserved ancient vault paintings north of the Alps. After a nature-filled stretch through the unspoilt Briederner Schweiz, the trail leads past the Baroque Carmelite Church and down the famous monastery steps to Beilstein – the Sleeping Beauty of the Moselle, whose dreamy half-timbered backdrop has often served as a film set. Accommodation is available in the guesthouses of Ediger-Eller as well as in the historic hotels and wine estates in Beilstein; wild camping is prohibited. Refreshments can be found in the wine villages along the route as well as in the diverse range of restaurants in Beilstein. Access is via Ediger-Eller station (Eller stop) on the Moselle line; Beilstein itself is excellently connected to the transport network via regional bus routes (including to Cochem) and by Moselle ferry. Timetables and information can be found at https://www.vrt-info.de.