Seitensprung Bernkasteler Bärensteig

The best way to start the "Moselsteig Seitensprung" is from the Tourist Information (Mosel Guest Centre) in the Bernkastel district. From here, a access route signage leads you through the old town to the actual start, which is at the "Märchenhotel" (corner Burgstraße/Hinterm Graben). You go into the "Kallenfelsstraße" (it is recommended to walk the tour in the clockwise). From now on you walk steadily uphill, first on cobblestones, then on a narrow path. The "Kallenfelsbach" (small river) is a constant companion along the path. You walk through a wooden bridge over the brook. Then you follow a forest path, which leads further along the brook. Continue uphill to the route and construction site of the new B 50 (bridge). The hiking path bends and leads to reforestation at the edge of the meadow.  You go on to the extensive open meadow area, which constitutes at the same time the highest point of the hiking trail. After crossing the terrain, continue along the edge of the forest in the direction of "Bresgenruh". From here the descent back to Bernkastel follows. On the way there are wonderful views of Landshut Castle and the Moselle valley.

At the cemetery you follow the course of the cemetery wall. Almost at end of the stairs leading down you turn sharp right into a narrow path. Soon after, you walk a few meters uphill. Now over the roofs of the old town you follow the last stage of the hiking trail. A staircase leads you down to the "Kallenfelsstraße" and back to the starting point.