Hikes along the Moselle, vineyards, forests and meadows
The beautiful villages and the diverse natural landscape of the Moselle, Eifel and HunsrĂŒck offer a wide range of hikes and tours - there is something for everyone!
Hiking on the Moselle is sometimes flat, sometimes steep, sometimes directly on the banks of the river and sometimes on the terraced plateaus of the Moselle - but always through a unique cultural river landscape. No hiking trail is as predestined as the âMoselsteigâ quality hiking trail to experience this to the full. Five stages of the popular Moselsteig Trail, as well as four of its partner trails, the side trails, run through the vacation region and offer great insights and views of the Moselle cultural landscape.
In addition, hiking enthusiasts can choose from a large selection of themed circular routes such as the varied Ferienland tours and exciting themed and educational trails. One thing is certain: If you are looking for a sporting challenge and enjoy climbing, the Ferienland is the right place for you, as are leisure hikers, families with children and dog owners. Wonderful viewpoints, steep vineyards, varied guided tours, wine hikes - in other words, everything to do with hiking!
You can also find our hiking trails on Outdooractive and komoot. And the corresponding apps are the ideal companions on your hiking tour. Simply download the Outdooractive app "Experience Rhineland-Palatinate" or the komoot app on your smartphone from the Google Play Store or the Apple Store.
"Ferienlandwege", Moselsteig Trail and Mosel-Camino
In the Bernkastel-Kues holiday region, you can choose from 46 circular trails with a total of 513 kilometres of hiking trails. The âFerienlandwegeâ are very varied in terms of landscape and route and you can choose from easy to difficult tours.
The Moselsteig Trail, with 365 km over 24 stages, is one of the most beautiful and varied long-distance hiking trails in Germany. It stretches along the entire length of the German Moselle. From Perl on the German-French-Luxembourg border to Koblenz, where the Moselle finally flows into the Rhine.
The Mosel Camino is also special, with a hiking route of 160 km over 8 stages. As part of the Way of St. James to Santiago de Compostela, the Mosel-Camino leads from Koblenz to Trier. A charming and varied route through the unique cultural landscape of the Moselle promises unforgettable, contemplative and impressive impressions and memories.
Hiking tours for people and dogs
It is well known that dogs are man's best friend. Naturally, people like to take them with them on vacation and want them to want for nothing. Hiking trails that run exclusively through steep, heated vineyards and along asphalt paths are not ideal. Instead, shady forests, refreshing streams and natural paths are much more pleasant for four-legged friends. We have put together a few selected trails that will make hiking on the Moselle with your dog a wonderful experience.
The family goes on a hike
The whole family is going on a hike. Then it should ideally be a tour where young and old get their money's worth. There are several tours in the Bernkastel-Kues vacation region that offer just that: Hiking on the Moselle with children. The selected routes invite you to discover, learn, marvel, play and have fun.
Learn more about the Moselle cultural landscape on guided hikes
Guided hikes along the Moselle offer an unforgettable experience that focuses on the picturesque river landscape, steep vineyards and historic Moselle villages. Between hiking breaks, the guides tell lively stories about the rich culture and traditions of the Moselle valley, making each tour a true journey of discovery. And the hike is often rounded off by enjoying one or more glasses of the local wine, which perfectly reflects the uniqueness of the Moselle river landscape. yourself.
| Place | Tour name | Tour description | Information | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernkastel-Kues | Ride on the panoramic train, vineyard hike and wine tasting | Ride on the panoramic train to the Fierskapelle chapel. Hike with a winegrower through the vineyards to the winery for wine tasting. | Duration: 2 hours; incl. panoramic train ride and wine tasting | Mosel-GĂ€ste-Zentrum, Tel.: 06531 500190, May: info@bernkastel.de, book tickets online here |
| Bernkastel | Tour on the themed trail "Lizard loves Riesling" | Adventure tour on the themed trail with information on the eleven stations and viticulture. | Duration: 3.5 hours; incl. wines from the respective vineyards | Hans Peter Kuhn, Tel.: 06531 2532, Mail: hp.kuhn@komm-zur-mosel.eu |
| Soil | On the trail of my wine roots | Climb the via ferrata in Erden and learn about steep-slope viticulture. | Duration: 4 hours; incl. wine | Wine and culture ambassador Kerstin MĂŒllers, Tel. 06541 810473, Mail: k-d@moselwein-ambiente.de: |
| Graach | Across the Himmelreich to the sheep farm | Hike through the vineyards to the SchÀferei and snack at the "Am Balmert" viewpoint. | Duration: 4 hours; incl. snack; garden tour or wine tasting can be booked additionally | Culture and wine ambassador Walburga Gordon Tel.: 017628905974, Mail: info@graach.de |
| Graach | Where abbot and provost settled | Learn interesting facts about the vineyards, the year of the winegrower and the wine. | Duration: 2.5 hours; incl. 1 glass of wine | Culture and wine ambassador Walburga Gordon Tel.: 017628905974, Mail: info@graach.de |
| Graach - Bernkastel | Through the steep slopes of the Graacher Himmelreich to Bernkastel | Experience vineyards, medieval town and history. Return by boat. | Duration: 3.5 hours; incl. water, wine and guided tour of the town; plus boat trip costs | Culture and wine ambassador Walburga Gordon Tel.: 017628905974, Mail: info@graach.de |
| Graach - Zeltingen | Old viticulture meets exotic fruit | Hike along the longest steep slope of the Moselle to the variety garden in Zeltingen | Duration: 5 hours; incl. wines, water; plus boat trip costs | Culture and wine ambassador Walburga Gordon Tel.: 017628905974, Mail: info@graach.de |
| Graach | Sundial hike | Hike from Graach through the vineyards to the famous Wehlen sundial. | Duration: 3 hours; incl. drink | Culture and wine ambassador Walburga Gordon Tel.: 017628905974, Mail: info@graach.de |
| Machern Monastery - Ărzig | From Machern Monastery to the spice garden in Ărzig | Experience the history of Machern Monastery and the Ărzig spice garden. Return by boat. | Duration: 3.5 hours; incl. drinks, plus boat trip costs | Culture and wine ambassador Walburga Gordon Tel.: 017628905974, Mail: info@graach.de |
| Machern Monastery | Hike into the history of the monastery | Stories and history about the monastery, interesting insights and views as well as a small surprise during the break. | Duration: 2 hours, incl. surprise break | Machern Monastery, Tel.: 06532 951640, Mail: info@klostermachern.de |
| Lieser | Wine tasting walk | Around the winery and vineyards with information about Lieser, winegrowing and Moselle wines. | Duration: 2.5 hours; incl. 6 wines, water, small snack, wine glass holder | Winery Hugo Hower, Tel.: 06531 3446, Mail: info@weingut-hower.de |
| Osann-Monzel | The woodwideweb of plants | Hike through the vineyards from Osann-Monzel via Brauneberg to the refuge in the forest. | Duration: 3.5 hours, including wines from the respective vineyards | Culture and wine ambassador Heidi Spang, Tel.: 015122900029, Mail: heidi@weinagentur-amphore.de |
| Ărzig | Herb and spice garden tour | Hike through the Ărzig herb and spice garden with insights into the flora. | incl. 1 glass of wine and water | Veldenz tourist office, Tel.: 06532 2620, Mail: info@uerzig.de |
| Piesport | Around the "Piesporter Goldtröpfchen" light point | Get to know St. Michael's Church, the Roman wine press and the steep slope of the Goldtröpchen vineyards. | Duration: 3.5 hours | Culture and wine ambassador Marlene Bollig, Tel.: 06507 6231, Mail: info@vinosella.de |
| Piesport | Moselle, Mulsum and Moretum | Historical hike to the famous southern slope of Piesport and the Roman wine press. | Duration: 3.5 hours; incl. wines from the respective location | Culture and wine ambassador Heidi Spang, Tel.: 015122900029, Mail: heidi@weinagentur-amphore.de |
| Veldenz | Themed hike to Veldenz Castle | Highly interesting hike along the Graf Georg Johannes Weg to Vedenz Castle. | incl. 1 glass of wine/juice and a guided tour of the castle | Tourist information Veldenz, Tel.: 06534 1203, Mail: info@veldenz-mosel.de |
| Wehlen | Fancy an apple and co? | Explore the orchards near Wehlen with all your senses. | Duration: 2.5 hours; incl. tasting of the orchards | Culture and wine ambassador Walburga Gordon Tel.: 017628905974, Mail: info@graach.de |
| Wehlen | Guided tour of the Wehlen sundial | Steep-slope hike across Moselle terraces to the landmark of the Wehlen sundial. | Duration: 2.5 hours; wine tasting can be booked additionally | Culture and wine ambassador Christel Bergweiler, Tel.: 06531 91400, Mail: ChristelBergweiler@web.de |
Alpaca hikes aloung the Moselle and HunsrĂŒck
Would you like to experience an unforgettable hike? Then let these cute fluffy animals accompany you. You can go on an alpaca hike in both the Moselle village of Lieser and the HunsrĂŒck village of Kleinich. Both hikes take you through meadows and floodplains, vineyard paths and forests. Beautiful tours for all families, couples, children and simply anyone who wants to experience something very special.
Plan your individual hiking vacation aloung the Moselle
Are you still looking for suitable accommodation for your stage hike? Are you still missing the right hiking map for your Moselsteig Trail tour? Or are you still looking for a souvenir of your hike? We will be happy to help you plan your hiking trip.
As a tip for suitable accommodation, we would like to introduce you to the accommodation in the Bernkastel-Kues holiday region that has been classified with the quality hosts âWanderbares Deutschland" seal. You will also find a large selection of maps in our hiking store. So you are guaranteed to reach your hiking destination. You can download further information material about hiking on the Moselle and the hiking trails in the Bernkastel-Kues vacation region from our brochures. We are also happy to send brochures to your home.
Do you want to enjoy a relaxed hike without having to worry about accommodation, luggage transfer and meals? This is possible with our hiking packages. Whether it's the Moselsteig Trail, Moselcamino or individual hiking tours - the hiking packages offer you a wide choice.
Or you may prefer to plan your hiking vacation yourself. Then the accommodation search will help you find suitable accommodation.
Still not sure how to organize the outward and return journey from your hiking tour? With the bus connections in the holiday region, you can leave your car behind.
