Side trail Leiermannspfad

The starting and finishing points of the side trail “Leiermannspfad” are the romantic wine and holiday villages of Enkirch and Starkenburg.

From Enkirch, the trail leads along a footpath to the Catholic monastery church “Klause”. It continues gently above the Ahringsbach Valley until it meets the Bachweg. After about 200 metres, hikers reach the Upper Starkenburg Mill (Obere Starkenburger Gesellschaftsmühle) from 1798. An information board and a cosy seating area invite you to rest and relax. The path then returns to the Bachweg and climbs uphill to Starkenburg.

In the village, the trail passes two historic village bakeries before reaching the scenic pavilion. Here, a rest is rewarded with a magnificent view over the Moselle Valley and far into the Eifel region. The path continues through the village and across the Kirster Höhe. Enjoy the ever-changing panoramas of the Moselle Valley, the Mont Royal plateau, the Enkirch vineyards “Zeppwingert” and “Herrenberg”, and the wine lovers’ destination of Enkirch. Narrow footpaths and romantic trails lead the Leiermannspfad back to its starting point in the village.

In Starkenburg, the Leiermannspfad can also be accessed where the Bachweg meets Schlossstraße. From there, you can either follow the trail via the scenic pavilion and Kirster Höhe or take the direct route along the Bachweg into the Ahringsbach Valley and back to Enkirch.

The return route partly leads over slate sections, which can be slippery when wet. During the winter months, the trail may be difficult to walk due to rain and moisture.

Sturdy footwear

Plan a short detour to the Lower Starkenburg Mill. It’s a lovely spot to take a break and recharge before the climb.

By car via the federal road B53, L192 or L193 to Enkirch on the Moselle

Parking at the Moselle car park Enkirch - free of charge. Approx. 150m to the starting point

By train (Easter to October): take the Moselle wine train to the Kövenig stop, then take the ferry to Enkirch - you can find out the current ferry times at the following link: www.enkirch.de/gemeinde-enkirch/ citizen info / passenger ferry / To the starting point about 150m from the ferry.

Moselsteig Seitensprünge Band 2 - Die schönsten Rundwege zwischen Bernkastel-Kues und Koblenz

ISBN-13:

 9783942779609

Panorama-Wanderkarte Enkirch/Mosel

top. Wanderkarte Moselregion Traben-Trarbach Kröv ISBN

 978-3-944620-24-4

Tourist Information Enkirch

Brunnenplatz 2

56850 Enkirch

Phone: +49 6541 4140

www.enkirch.de