Best forest trails in Moselkern

Family-friendly hike in the Elztal, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route starts at the Ringelsteiner Mühle and follows the Elzbach with a slight incline through the Eltzer Forest nature reserve to Eltz Castle. The 12th-century hilltop castle is one of the most well-known German castles and a protected cultural monument that is partially open to visitors during the summer months. This is an easy hike for the whole family, with lots of great views of the castle. Attention: When it rains, the...

This route follows stage 21 of the Moselsteig, connecting Moselkern with the wine village of Löf on a particularly panoramic and physically active section. The hike starts with a challenging, steep trail up through the vineyards, which quickly rewards hikers upon reaching a spectacular ridgeline path. Among the absolute highlights is the "Küppchen" viewpoint, which offers sweeping vistas over the Moselle and Baybach valleys as well as the nearby Bischofstein Castle, and is well-known as a...

Panoramic loop in the Palatinate Elz Valley. Start is at the Moselkern railway station. The Elzbach stream leads to Ringelsteiner Mühle. It is possible to stop here for refreshments, and to the famous Eltz Castle. It is definitely worth taking some time to visit the castle! Later, the Eifel-Moselhöhenweg trail continues to the Rotherhof forester's lodge. There, where the box tree hiking trail begins, a fantastic view of Treis-Karden and the "Mosel Cathedral" of St Castor awaits. The route...

Popular castle hike on the Moselle, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Moselkern train station is the starting and ending point of this hike. A piece along the Moselle through the Elztal leads to the castle ruins of Trutzelts and the fairytale Eltz knight's castle in the middle of the Eltzer forest. From there the path leads a bit uphill via the Petersköpfchen to Wierschem. You can stop off in the village or simply enjoy the view before heading back on the sunny paths. Highlights: - Walk along the...