Moselsteig Stage 23: Kobern-Gondorf - Winningen

This route follows the 23rd stage of the Moselsteig and connects Kobern-Gondorf with the famous wine village of Winningen along a stretch steeped in legend and history. The walk first takes you through the idyllic Mühlental valley straight into the supposed realm of the Tatzelwurm – a mythical creature said to be on the prowl here, according to legend. Passing ancient vineyards, you reach the historic Niederburg, the ruins of the Oberburg and the architecturally unique, late Romanesque Matthias Chapel from the 13th century. After a challenging climb along a winding path, the route rewards you with a sweeping panoramic view stretching as far as the outskirts of Koblenz, before descending along the spectacular steep-slope terraces of the ‘Winninger Uhlen’ to the stage destination of Winningen. Accommodation is available in the hotels and cosy wine-growers’ inns in Kobern-Gondorf and Winningen; wild camping is prohibited. Refreshments can be found in both of these traditional wine-growing villages as well as in the wine taverns along the route. Transport links are excellent via the stations in Kobern-Gondorf and Winningen on the Moselle line (RE 1 / RB 81), with regular, fast connections to Koblenz and Trier; timetables and information can be found at https://www.vrt-info.de.