T 6 - On foot from Art Nouveau to half-timbered romance
- start: On the Mosel riverbank in Traben-Trarbach, district Trarbach
- destination: On the Mosel riverbank in Bernkastel-Kues
- easy
- 5,95 km
- 2 hours 15 minutes
- 301 m
- 402 m
- 101 m
- 80 / 100
- 20 / 100
City hopping from the Art Nouveau town of Traben-Trarbach to the historic old town of Bernkastel-Kues, and all of it just on foot and in the shortest time.
This path leads from the Mosel riverbank in Trarbach through Mosel-, Weiher-, and Wildbadstraße to Bernkasteler Weg. We hike continuously uphill past the Gymnasium. At first, still with a view of the town and the Grevenburg ruin, we pass through orchards, abandoned vineyards, and forested areas to the so-called "Iron Wine Menu." After a section through the forest, the view opens up to the heights of the Hunsrück. Through an underpass, we reach a rest area on the other side of the road. Our path now leads back down to the Mosel. We follow the signs toward Bernkastel. Initially, we walk steadily downhill through the forest and then through the vineyards. Shortly, we reach the forest tavern "Iron Wine Menu." During the further descent, we have a wonderful view of the town of Bernkastel-Kues, the Mosel, and Landshut Castle. In the village, we can admire the historic half-timbered houses around the marketplace. The return journey can be made by boat or bus, and we will be amazed at how short the way over the mountain is compared to the return journey on or along the Mosel.
General information
Directions
This path leads from the Mosel riverbank in Trarbach through Mosel-, Weiher-, and Wildbadstraße to Bernkasteler Weg. We hike continuously uphill past the Gymnasium. At first, still with a view of the town and the Grevenburg ruin, we pass through orchards, abandoned vineyards, and forested areas to the so-called "Iron Wine Menu." After a section through the forest, the view opens up to the heights of the Hunsrück. Through an underpass, we reach a rest area on the other side of the road. Our path now leads back down to the Mosel. We follow the signs toward Bernkastel. Initially, we walk steadily downhill through the forest and then through the vineyards. Shortly, we reach the forest tavern "Iron Wine Menu." During the further descent, we have a wonderful view of the town of Bernkastel-Kues, the Mosel, and Landshut Castle. In the village, we can admire the historic half-timbered houses around the marketplace. The return journey can be made by boat or bus, and we will be amazed at how short the way over the mountain is compared to the return journey on or along the Mosel.
Safety Guidelines
The ground can be muddy in some places when it rains.
Equipment
The path is good to walk in comfortable shoes. In rainy weather, it is better to wear sturdy hiking boots, as the ground can be muddy in some places.
Tip
This hiking trail also runs along the Mosel-Camino. Therefore, you can also follow the pilgrim’s shell symbol, which also leads you to Bernkastel-Kues.
Getting there
By car, drive towards the Trarbach district and park on the Mosel riverbank in Trarbach.
Parking
You can park your car on the Mosel riverbank in the Trarbach district.
Public transit
Moselbahn bus line 333 to Traben bus station. From there, cross the bridge and go through Brückenstraße to the start of the route.
You can travel directly to Traben-Trarbach, district Traben, by train.
You can travel by boat from Bernkastel to Traben-Trarbach and hike the return route.
Maps
Topographic hiking map 1:25,000
Hiking area Mosel region Traben-Trarbach Kröv
ISBN: 978-3-944-620-24-4
Hiking map Traben-Trarbach 1:25,000
available at the Tourist Information Traben-Trarbach
Additional Information
Tourist Information Traben-Trarbach
Am Bahnhof 5
56841 Traben-Trarbach
06541-83980
www.traben-trarbach.de
info@traben-trarbach.de
Pavings
- Crushed Rock (4%)
- Asphalt Coating (35%)
- Street (10%)
- Hiking Trail (38%)
- Path (13%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Moselregion Traben-Trarbach Kröv, Author: Sarah Haussmann