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Ürziger Geologie-, Gewürz- & Rosengarten - Theme trail
An experience for all senses. Just above the roofs of Ürzig, 160 plant species, 20 rose varieties and numerous spices and herbs grow on a steep slope.
The Ürziger Garten offers a wide variety of flora and fauna. Butterflies, bumblebee and bee species pollinate the plants, which thrive excellently on the warm slate soil. And: near Ürzig is the only Moselle mountain that is characterised by a tectonic rift valley and a volcanic glowing cloud. Instead of Devonian slate, a variety of different rocks can be found here, with the red loose rock being particularly typical. More detailed information is provided by numerous panels and rock samples along the route.
Insights into the hiking tour:
In the surroundings of Ürzig interesting geological rock deposits can be seen, which in this composition are probably unique in the world. The so-called Rotliegende in its numerous formations meets the dark domestic back slate of the Devonian near Ürzig. It is a fantastic world, which can be explored even by the inexperienced. You can marvel at sky-high cliffs, plants that you rarely see, viticulture under alpine conditions and 5 different types of rocks in the geological garden.
- 1,9 km
- 0:39 h
- 82 m
- 58 m
Route information
Route length: 1,9 km
Difficulty: medium
Hiking time: 0:39 h
Ascent: 82.4 m
Descent: 57.7 m
Start Point: Tourist Information Ürzig
End Point: Tourist Information Ürzig
Impressionen
More information
- geologische Highlights
- Flora
From the tourist information office you first walk past the church St. Maternus and turn into the street "Moselufer". After about 80 metres a road branches off to the right which will take you into the vineyards. Follow this road for another 50 metres until a small path announces the entrance to the spice and rose garden. Once you have climbed the terraces of the two gardens, turn left along the farm track and continue on to the Geology Garden.
Bernkastel-Kues: Taxi Edringer: (0049) 6531 - 8149, Taxi Priwitzer: (0049) 6531 - 96970, Taxi Reitz: (0049) 6531 - 6455
Kröv: (0049) 6541 - 811020
Parking facilities in the village
Guided tours of the Spice Garden can be arranged for groups by appointment (Verkehrsbüro Ürzig, Phone +49 (0)6532-2620).
No special safety instructions.
Sturdy hiking boots and some food if necessary.
WanderGuide - the hiking brochure in the Bernkastel-Kues holiday region. With description and map (only in German).