Best river trails in Igel
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Explore the most popular river 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.
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- 4.6 (14)·Easy·3.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPanoramic loop trail on the Moselle, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Igel 3 hiking trail is a wonderfully relaxing loop trail 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 one and a half...
- 5.0 (5)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful hiking trail from Igel along the Moselle in Rhineland-Palatinate This hike leads from Igel in a northwesterly direction along the banks of the Rhine to Richardshöhe and back to Igel. Due to the exposed nature of the hiking trail, the route allows wonderful views of the breathtaking Moselle valley. Highlights: - Richardshöhe - Moselle view at the Igeler jump - beautiful viewpoints
- 4.8 (6)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrThe hedgehog jump is a geological fault zone on the Moselle. From the bright shell limestone and red sandstone rocks you get great views of the Moselle valley and the Trier Bay. The Igeler Dolomitfelsen are a well-known climbing area in the Moselle valley with the "climbing garden hedgehog". From Bahnhofsstraße you go to the nearby town center, where the UNESCO World Heritage Site Igeler Pillar, the best preserved Roman pillar tomb north of the Alps, awaits you. How to get there: Take the A8...
- 4.4 (3)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrOfficial hike of the Luxembourg Tourist Information / Holiday Region Trier-Land in Igel, Rhineland-Palatinate. This hike can be reached by bus and train (Igel train station). For those arriving by car, there are parking spaces 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 on the atmospheric banks of the Moselle - A cozy picnic at the Moselle Bridge in Konz - Spend the night at the Igel...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Igel?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Igel is Vom Campingplatz Igel zum Moselblick und nach Liersberg. This trail is estimated to be 8.5 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Igel?
Igel: With an ascent of 892 ft, Igel und Liersberg has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Vom Campingplatz Igel zum Moselblick und nach Liersberg with 853 ft of elevation gain.