Moselle Heights Hike to Bernkastel-Kues
- start: Kinheim, Bridge
- destination: Bernkastel-Kues
- difficult
- 10,96 km
- 3 hours 20 minutes
- 373 m
- 404 m
- 102 m
- 80 / 100
- 80 / 100
Hike through the "Römerhang" and the "Graacher Schanzen" with magnificent views of the Moselle valley
The trail climbs through the "Römerhang" vineyard to the Moselhöhenweg. The trail continues through the extensive fortification "Mont National" from 1795, the "Graacher Schanzen" and on to Bernkastel-Kues. The "Iron Wine List" on the way invites you to take a break.
General information
Directions
Cross the Kinheim bridge to Kindel, continue straight on hiking trail no. 8 and no. 13 to the barbecue hut "Am Römerhang". Continue along the path above the hut. After approx. 100m, follow path no. 8 to the right (signposted Bernkastel, somewhat steep ascent) Continue along path no. 8 until you reach the Moselsteig. Turn right and follow "M" over the "Graacher Schanzen". Pass the "Iron Wine List" and continue downhill to Bernkastel-Kues.
Equipment
Sturdy shoes are recommended
Tip
Picnic at the "Iron Wine List" and then take a leisurely stroll through Bernkastel's old town.
Getting there
B53 till Kinheim
Parking
free parking available at Kinheim riverbanks or at hiker's parking near the Kinheim barbecue hut "Römerhang"
Public transit
bus 360 to Kinheim, church
Literature
Brochure: Wandervorschläge Kinheim
Maps
Eifelverein WK Nr. 31 "Mosel"
Additional Information
Moselregion Traben-Trarbach Kröv
Bahnstraße 22
56841 Traben-Trarbach
06541-8184572
www.moselregion.com
Pavings
- Asphalt Coating (7%)
- Crushed Rock (36%)
- Hiking Trail (50%)
- Path (6%)
- Street (1%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Moselregion Traben-Trarbach Kröv, Author: Christina Baayen