Moselsteig side route Kluckertspfad
- start: Hiking car park Kinheim
- destination: Hiking car park Kinheim
- medium
- 12,68 km
- 3 hours 55 minutes
- 418 m
- 328 m
- 133 m
- 80 / 100
- 40 / 100
This half-day route offers rich cultural and historical insights into the region at authentic locations, alongside spectacular views of the Mosel Valley.
Following the trail of the wine god Succellus and the Kogelherren, the side route leads along small forest paths to magnificent viewpoints, historic sites, and idyllic paths by the Kluckerter Bach.
On a circular route of 12.1 kilometers, you pass the remains of a Roman mill, the Wolf monastery ruins, and remnants of a Roman villa, bringing the rich wine and cultural history of the Mosel to life.
The ascent to the Wolfer monastery offers a spectacular view over the Mosel Valley on one of the best-known Mosel loops and famous vineyards.
The charming wine village Kinheim, with its historical townscape as the start and end point of the hike, invites exploration and relaxation.
General information
Directions
From the car park of the barbecue hut "Am Römerhang" above the Kinheim district of Kindel, the route leads through the forest, past magnificent viewpoints to a small shelter. The "Kluckerter Bach" is crossed via wooden bridges. Below and above the Kluckerter Bridge, embedded in the rock, are remains of Roman mills; the associated villa was located on the ridge. The path continues uphill to the "Wolfer Klosterruine". The "Liebfrauenkirche auf dem Göckelsberg", the official name of the Wolfer monastery, is one of the oldest parish churches on the Mosel. From 1478, the "Golden Brothers of the Common Life", also called "Kogelherren", were active here. On the ascent, there is a magnificent view of the Mosel Valley and the well-known wine village of Kröv, home of the "Kröver Nacktarsch". The route continues towards Wolf, a village located on one of the most distinctive Mosel loops. Here, the resting place at Kleinforst invites a pause. The side route through the Wolfer Mühlenbachtal passes former water reservoirs for irrigating the vineyards, butterfly habitats, forest meadows, and orchard meadows. After the climb to the Mosel promontory, the path slowly descends back into the valley and goes through forest and vineyard terrain, past the excavation site with remains of a Roman villa, the find spot of the Gallo-Roman protective god "Sucellus", back to the starting point.
Safety Guidelines
When wet, the area around the Kluckerter Bach can be a bit slippery, appropriate equipment should be used here.
Equipment
Sturdy footwear is required.
Tip
Plan a detour to the wine village of Wolf. In one of the many places to eat directly on the Mosel, you can enjoy local specialties.
Getting there
By car to the hiking car park in Kinheim-Kindel
Parking
Free parking at the hiking car park
Public transit
Coming from Traben-Trarbach or Bernkastel, accessible by bus every hour; information at https://www.vrt-info.de
Literature
Moselsteig hiking guide (€14.95), available through Mosellandtouristik
Hiking on the Moselsteig 2020, available through Mosellandtouristik
Maps
Hiking area Mosel. Mosel region Traben-Trarbach Kröv
Additional Information
Mosel region Traben-Trarbach Kröv
Bahnstraße 22
56841 Traben-Trarbach
06541-8184572
www.moselregion.com
info@moselregion.com
Pavings
- Hiking Trail (74%)
- Path (10%)
- Unknown (5%)
- Crushed Rock (11%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Moselregion Traben-Trarbach Kröv, Author: Wiebke Pfitzmann